December 2019

Christmas Fun in Connecticut: Holiday Lights & Santa Express

This past weekend, we took a drive two hours north of the Bronx for some holiday fun in Connecticut. Covered in white from a previous snowfall, the decorated small towns along with the Holiday Lights and Santa Express train ride made for the perfect holiday getaway. Where We Stayed: Courtyard Southington The Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce and Santa Express at the Railroad Museum of New England are around 20

NYC Parks Free Lifeguard Training Program for Summer 2020

NYC Parks is starting the search for new candidates with strong swimming skills to participate in their free lifeguard training program for the upcoming summer season. Qualifying tests to become a New York City lifeguard begin this week on December 7, 2019 and run through mid-January!  Testing locations can be found throughout the five boroughs. Find a qualifying test location near you. Please check back periodically as additional dates may be added. The testing

Winter Programming with Lincoln Center & Family-Linc

If you remember back in the fall we shared information on the Family-Linc program with Lincoln Center. For the winter, there are some more awesome programs coming up, so be sure to apply! About Family-Linc Family-Linc invites families from the five boroughs of New York City to see performances at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Submit your application today and your family can enjoy performances in Dance, Theater and