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Ultimate In Urban Suburban Family Days

Check out some fab happenings that will have you in the city for fun and back home for dinner.

Part of the joy of being Urban Suburban Mammas in Westchester, is really getting to split our time between Urbia and Suburbia.  We truly do have the best of both worlds.

For those of you who’s kids are off to camp for the summer, well quite frankly, I am JEALOUS! However, for the rest of us who have partial camp or day camp, there is a lot of time to fill and fun to be had.  Where our wonderful communities offer so much, there is nothing quite like jumping on Metro North and being in the city in less than an hour.  The train in itself is an adventure, however, there is no bigger adventure on earth, like NYC.  And in true city style, it has offered up numerous fun activities, shows, and just plain coolness for kids of all ages.

So take advantage of being Urban Suburban, and check out this list of ultimate urban suburban days to enjoy with your little ones this summer! Remember, a lot of these are limited engagements, so don’t wait!!!

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1) The Gazillion Bubble Show

A gazillion bubbles indeed. The bubble experience of a lifetime for kids, adults and basically anyone who joins you. Bubbles like you have never seen before. Smoke bubbles, bubbles, in bubbles, in bubbles in bubbles and even people in bubbles.  Yes, full grown people in bubbles, and let me just say, more than one person per bubble.  Extremely cool, extremely original, and your kids will surely love this wondrous bubble wonderland. Don’t be surprised when they soon become little bubble experts themselves!

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Hey, it beats your kids becoming daredevils!

2) ImaginOcean

Hands down, this is one of the coolest kids shows we have seen to date.  Really a magnificent experience geared toward kids of all ages and timed just right at 45 minutes long. The entire experience takes place in the dark and involves glowing fish puppets and other sea creatures.  Music, laughter, learning and fun, it is really AWESOME!  This is one you NEED to see and book it NOW! Tank, Bubbles, and Dorsel are going on tour in September, since the show has been such a huge hit.  You will not regret nor will you forget the spectacular sea adventure brought to life by John Tartaglia.

3) The Berenstein Bears Live: Family Matters The Musical

C’mon, don’t lie. You remember Brother and Sister Bear like it was yesterday.  Ok, maybe not yesterday.  But you do recall all of their adventures, lessons, and life in their treehouse.  Well, what better opportunity to introduce your little ones to a piece of your past than with a musical that combines, the bears, some valuable lessons, and a while lot of silliness.  Set in a perfect venue for little ones to hear and see, the Berenstein Bears Live entertains and teaches all in under an hour.  With no intermission and the show under sixty minutes there is not a minute for your munchkins to get restless. A must see, and we highly recommend getting the floor seats, literally on the floor in the bear’s grassy knoll.

Now, if these kid-centered shows aren't enough for you, don’t forget about your NYC staples: The Central Park Zoo, The Bronx Zoo, The Planetarium and all of the amazing Museums. The best part of these outings is not only can you choose to enjoy any of NYC’s culinary deliciousness, you can also be home with enough time to barbque in the privacy and peace of your own yard. 

Now if that’s not the ultimate in urban-suburban living, then tell me what is!

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