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New York City goes all out the weekend before Halloween and Blast Off! highlights the best events for families from a world of gnomes on the High Line to a a puppet parade in Ridgewood. Plus, who could resist the story of mischievous chicks, Milles secrets de poussins, reimagined live on stage? FREE edition drops on Friday.
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Hurray for SoHo Playhouse Jr.
Cheers to the inaugural season of SoHo Playhouse Jr., and the eclectic line up of family shows to make you laugh, sing or feel more inspired. Coming to the stage this weekend: a sweet puppet musical about a caveman who would rather forage for berries than hunt. Read more.
Countdown to Halloween
The best and spookiest Halloween events, curated for Blast Off! Supporters. Available when you subscribe on Patreon.
What’s Ahead This Fall
Blast Off! is very excited for what’s ahead this fall. In fact, I did a whole guide about it so NYC parents don’t get shut out of some fantastic events coming September to December. The top 20 events are available to paying subscribers who join on Patreon.
Where Babies Are Welcome Onstage
Immersive theater for very, very young audiences is common abroad. Not so much in the U.S., but that is changing with the return of Elementary to La Mama Kids this weekend, a sensory rich performance for ages 6 to 36 months and their caregivers. Read more.
Giddy Up!
For Blast Off! Supporters Giddy Up! is your heads up for interesting and worthwhile events that go fast (family museum programs, stargazing in Williamsburg, lottery dates for FREE overnight camping in NYC parks) and more.
Blast Off! gets a NYT mention
Check out the Culture Diary from 2025. n+1 publisher Mark Krotov details the cultural adventures he and his daughter share with some help from Blast Off! The piece has brought more attention (and subscribers) to the newsletter and our mission to be a trusted resource, exhausted parents can rely on.
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