Janet Bloom

Destination Playground: DeSalvio Playground in Nolita

Submitted by Janet Bloom on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 9:56am

Check out this new Nolita playground, then grab some good eats in the neighborhood.

Nested within Soho, Nolita is a neighborhood best known for its chic cafes and fashion forward boutiques. But it's also a family destination thanks in part to one of the city’s most new and improved playgrounds. After a two-year long, $1.7 million renovation funded by the borough president and city council, the DiSalvio Playground recently re-opened to the delight of both neighborhood kids and kids who have traveled from other parts of the city. Read on for an overview of our recent visit.

Please Touch the Art at the New Snark Park Exhibit at Hudson Yards

Submitted by Janet Bloom on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 4:00pm

There's an amazing view of The Vessel from Snark Park, NYC's latest kid-friendly public art exhibit.

With all the immersive, kid-friendly art experiences that come through town (like the Color Factory, or last year's Dream Machine), New York City kids could be excused for expecting every must-see art exhibit to be interactive and kid-friendly. NYC's latest immersive exhibit, designed for kids to touch, explore, and interact with the art, is the inaugural installation at Snark Park, entitled "Lost and Found."

Located inside 20 Hudson Yards, the newly opened and highly anticipated seven-story retail center in Midtown West, Snark Park is a permanent retail and art installation space located on the second floor of the mall. Read on for a preview of “Lost and Found,” plus photos of the engaging and beautiful new space.

Free Skating, VR Sleigh Rides, and Gingerbread House at Bloomingdale’s

Submitted by Janet Bloom on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 12:00pm

Grab a friend and hit the ice at Bloomingdale's new indoor rink.

Bloomingdale's, the iconic department store known for its dazzling holiday window displays, has a Santa's-sack-worth of festive delights in store this season. After marveling at the Grinch-themed holiday windows, just unveiled last week, and taking a turn on the Who-ville karaoke microphone to belt out a round or two of "Jingle Bells," head inside for even more fun and surprises.

This year, the store has opened an adorable, FREE indoor skating rink (complete with a hot chocolate bar), as well as a life-sized gingerbread house display, and a virtual reality experience that lets you take a ride on Santa's sleigh. For a peek inside this pop-up winter wonderland, read on.

Interactive “Crash, Splash, or Moo!” Invites Young Readers to Play Along

Submitted by Janet Bloom on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 11:00am

My daughter and I have read Bob Shea’s brand new Crash, Splash, or Moo! so many times now that I’m pretty sure I could transcribe it here from memory. But instead of giving away the much-anticipated outcomes of the interactive book that plays out like a totally wacky quiz show, I’ll tell you why it’s quickly become “The Song that Never Ends” delivered in book form to our household.

Ride on a Vintage NYC Fireboat That's Floating Art

Submitted by Janet Bloom on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 10:15am

See the city skyline from a historic NYC fireboat with a new look.

New York City is home to some of the most inventive, immersive public art exhibits anywhere. And this summer, a breathtaking display of floating art is sailing its way around New York Harbor. Flow Separation, an exhibit by New York area artist Tauba Auerbach, is a re-imagining of an honorably retired vintage fireboat, the Fireboat John J. Harvey. Every inch of its hull is covered in a dazzling, bold pattern that beautifully reflects the water around our city. And best of all, you can be part of the art: Bring the kids for a FREE sail aboard the gorgeously remade historic vessel.

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Latest posts by Janet Bloom

Destination Playground: DeSalvio Playground in Nolita

Please Touch the Art at the New Snark Park Exhibit at Hudson Yards

Free Skating, VR Sleigh Rides, and Gingerbread House at Bloomingdale’s

Interactive “Crash, Splash, or Moo!” Invites Young Readers to Play Along

Ride on a Vintage NYC Fireboat That's Floating Art