Samantha Lizzio

New York City parents lead busy lives, but still want to provide their kids with nutritious food options. Good thing delivery isn’t just for adults! NYC has plenty to offer in the way of culinary delights sent directly to your door, including food-delivery services that specialize in healthy meals for kids. Whether you want vegan food for your baby or organic treats for your toddler, these delivery options will fulfill your kids’ appetites while remaining healthy.Petit Organics Petit provides handmade organic and vegan baby food to families throughout Manhattan. it's free from preservatives, artificial flavors and colors, added salts and sugars, and genetically engineered ingredients. The Petit Pack ($48) contains a three-day supply of baby food in nine four-ounce containers; order online, and choose between a preset variety pack or a create-your-own combination of different purees and blends, with ingredients such as apples, pears, oats and cinnamon. You can pick up the food at any of Petit's five locations, or choose a delivery date and time. You must order at least 48 hours in advance. The food is prepared less than 24 hours before being delivered to your doorstep and arrives in cold packaging—but we recommend refrigerating it immediately.Little Green Gourmets Little Green Gourmets produces a diverse selection of healthy snacks, lunches and dinners for children. Using organic and local ingredients, the delivery service aims to help parents raise “smart eaters.” By joining

Not chugging (many) pints this holiday? We got you. St. Patrick's Day for kids can be a challenge, but not if you know where to find the best events and activites for kids! Whether or not you choose to brave the rowdy, boozy crowds of Fifth Avenue during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, you can keep the family busy with walking tours, craft workshops, concerts and museum exhibits. Or, if you'd rather stay inside, check out these fun indoor activities for kids and our favorite kids movies.  What is St. Patrick's Day? St. Patrick's Day, a.k.a. the Feast of St. Patrick, is a holiday commemorating the death of the patron saint of Ireland. While the holiday has religious roots, today it's mainly a celebration of Irish heritage, and usually involves parades, festivals, parties and lots of green.   When is St. Patrick's Day? St. Patrick's Day is on Thursday March 17th, 2016. 

You already know the reasons why NYC is the best place to raise a family, right? But when it comes to finding a family-friendly apartment in Gotham, we know the odds are stacked against even the bravest of space-seekers. Lucky for you, we've rounded up our pick of the week's best two-bedroom NYC apartments, all priced between $1,800 and $2,600 per month. Just remember, if you love it, move fast-they'll be gone before you know it! Godspeed, dear renter, and don't forget the ten commandments of apartment hunting. Check back next week for more from real-estate site Zumper's inventory.

Summer in the city means tons of outdoor festivals—and what’s more, many are even free! We’ve rounded up the best fairs and festivals for kids in New York City this summer to keep ‘em entertained while school’s out, including the Unicycle Festival, Come Out And Play on Governors Island, Intrepid’s SpaceFest and many more. Click to each month to plan your perfect summer! RECOMMENDED: 50 things to do this summer

Pixar is always amazing us with its playful animated stories—many are featured on our list of the 50 best kids’ movies, and it was just announced that Finding Dory will finally hit theaters in June! This weekend, let your little creatives get involved in the process of animation and character development at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum's fourth Design by Hand series, a series of workshops dedicated to the work of influential design organizations. The series, running November 12–14, invites kids to get in on interactive workshops with the famed Pixar Animation Studios, focusing on character design in their thoughtful flick, Inside Out. On Friday, November 13 from 4–6pm, teens will collaborate with Pixar designers while using collaging methods to explore shape, depth and feel of a character. Younger kids (ages 7–12) and their parents can join the family program on Saturday, November 14, where they'll work with Pixar designers to learn how collaging methods are used in character creation. There will be two sessions, one from 11am–12:30pm and another 1:30–3pm. Aspiring designers also won't want to miss out on a special discussion with John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Michael Beirut from design firm Pentagram on Thursday, November 12 from 7–8:30pm. The audience at El Museo del Barrio will learn about Pixar’s collaborative design process and style of animated storytelling. Pre-register for the workshops and talks

Tickets are still on sale for Kids’ Night on Broadway (February 9, 2016). Theater buffs can snag one full-price ticket for an adult and get an accompanying ticket for a child 18 and under free when purchasing through the site’s promotion! Some of the promotional tickets have already sold out, but here’s what’s still available: Allegiance An American In Paris Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Chicago The Color Purple The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Dames at Sea Fiddler on the Roof Finding Neverland Fun Home Jersey Boys The King and I Kinky Boots Les Miserables Noises Off On Your Feet! The Phantom of the Opera Something Rotten!   Prefer some Off Broadway fun? Check out our full list of plays for kids.

Parents in need of after-school programs for their youngsters are in luck. Registration is now open for the NYC Parks Department’s free after-school program for kids ages 6 to 13, and the program is offered at 14 different locations spread throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. It runs Monday through Friday 3pm to 6pm throughout the school year and begins Monday September 21, 2015, ending Friday June 10, 2016. The Parks afterschool program is a smart option for busy parents looking to keep their kids occupied, engaged and entertained during the afternoon hours. Even though school will be over for the day, your kids’ brains will keep working during afterschool thanks to the program’s offering of academic enrichment and team-building activities. Healthy snacks will be provided and children will get the chance to use the computer under supervision, plus the staff will lead kids in arts and cultural programming, sports and fitness activities and special events. Curious kids rejoice! There will also be opportunities to explore the boroughs through field trip excursions. To register, head to the NYC Parks website to view the locations that offer the program and access the required forms nyc.govparks.org. Parents will have to download and fill out the after-school application, after-school agreement, photo release and medical form (the medical form must be dated July 2015 or later).  Return the completed forms to the physical location you’ve chosen (see the website fo