Childbirth Classes at Yummy Mummy

Starting on March 30th Birth Day Presence, (BDP) will officially begin teaching their renowned 6 week childbirth classes at Yummy Mummy, the Upper East Side’s one stop shop for breastfeeding mothers.

AudraRox & Tres Leches Haiti Benefit Concert

I know the weather is nasty. So I've found indoor fun that'll get you moving and earn you karma points. This Sunday AudraRox will join Tres Leche in a concert to benefit the families of Haiti!All proceeds of the $10 tickets will be donated and the donation is being matched by Pfizer.

Space Kiddets Winter Clearance Event

As far as I can tell, winter is still here. How lucky for hip parents that Space Kiddets is clearing out winter in the middle of a snow storm.  Score winter gear at 70% off and get to use it right away.

12th Annual BAM Kids Film Festival

Weather be damned, there is culture to be had. The BAMkids Film Festival returns for its 12th year. Sure there are amazing films to inspire the next Tarintino or Kathryn Bigelow , but there's also music and entertainment for the entire family that's perfect for a winter weekend.

The New Victory Theater Spring Family Workshops

Embrace the arts this spring with one of the New Vic Studio Family Workshops, where families can discover new skills! The family that performs together stays together. Every workshop is inspired by a show from the current New Vic season and taught in a Broadway studio by one of the Theater’s Teaching Artists, including choreographer Seán Curran, and puppetry and mask artist Spica Wobbe.

Museum Adventures to MoMA

Claire's Adventures for Kids has a great line-up this weekend.  They are leading groups of eight through the Tim Burton Exhibit at the MoMA on Friday and Saturday. Though not affiliated with MoMA, this duo knows art.

Trump Hotels Gets Kids Moving

The Donald must have had it with passive, boring kids. At his flagship Trump International Hotel his team is introducing four distinct fitness sessions geared to kids.

Brooklyn Ballet Auditions for International Summer Ballet Intensive

This Sunday, February 21, Brooklyn Ballet holds auditions for its star-studded International Summer Ballet Intensive. Promising ballet students ages 11-18 will audition for acceptance and placement in Brooklyn Ballet’s first international summer intensive.

Friday Close-Up: Brooklyn Ballet

Lynn Parkerson is the force of nature behind the Brooklyn Ballet the newest cultural hotspot for families. In addition to performing contemporary ballets by a world-class company, the Brooklyn Ballet School is a classical ballet conservatory and a community dance center. Starting at age 2, your kids can jump in and develop a love of dance and get their bodies moving.

R Baby Webcast Focuses on Mompreneurs

Register for "Priorities, Passions and Community" Live Webcast on March 5th sponsored by the R Baby Foundation. R Baby is the first and only not-for-profit foundation uniquely focused on saving babies lives through improving pediatric emergency care. Meet and hear from R Baby Foundation co-founder Phyllis Rabinowitz, along with seasoned and successful mompreneurs: Brenda Berg, Nicole Feliciano, Lauren Parisier and Kimberly Seals Allers.

Elementary and Middle School Choruses Compete for $10,000

Thanks to the show Glee! Music is cooler than ever.  Now Apple&Eve Fruitables is searching for the best school music mash-up in America. The winning school chorus, choir, glee club, or vocal group will be awarded $10,000 and the title “Best School Music Mash-Up in America.” Now's the time to get your NYC school into the action to vie for the cash.

Charlotte's Web Literary Event

We love literary events--especially when they involve the classics. Mark your calendars for this one. New Yorker writer and editor Roger Angell will visit the 92nd Street Y Unterberg Poetry Center on Saturday, March 6 to read from Charlotte's Web -- by his late step-father and former New Yorker great, E.B. White -- as well as White's Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan. This event is targeted toward 8-12-year-olds.

Ecostore Giveaway in Duane Reade

Who says it's hard being green! Ecostore and Duane Reade are rolling out another shop packed with eco-goodies like the Momtrends favorite liquid dish detergent and eco baby gift set. Stop in from the 17th to the 21st and enter to win a gift basket of green goodies for your family.

Matilda Jane Trunk Show in Brooklyn

Decidedly different and totally chic Matilda Jane is for little girls that love to twirl and have vibrant imaginations. You can't buy these goodies in any boutiques.  So join Momtrends for this trunk show on February 25th and place your orders for spring.

Friday Close-Up: Masala Baby

Had enough of the snow? Masala Baby will have your thinking spring. Dipali Patwa is the President and designer behind this colorful collection of kids' clothing.  Modern, spirited, with the essence and traditions of India, this new line of pint-sized fashions caught our attention when we craved a break from boring black and gray. We've got the scoop on the inspiration and aspirations of Dipali.

Magic Show for NYC Kids

Line up a little magic for the holiday week. Tada Youth theater presents Gary Ferrar’s Ah! Real Magic! The family performance will guide audiences through the world of magic, performing everything from stage illusions to close-up magic.  Expect Gary's antics to induce giggles and shrieks.

Defineum's Realmoms Group Program in Tribeca

Looking for straight talk about Motherhood?  Interested in exchanging advice and sharing feelings about the joys and challenges of motherhood in a supportive and fun forum? Defineum’s RealMoms program might just be for you.

Holiday Tennis Camp for NYC Kids

Don't get caught without a plan. Next week is President's Break. Get the kids moving at Elftennis Holiday Camp (2/15 and 2/16). Ages 4 and up can perfect their skills or start learning a sport that will stay with them a lifetime.

Rubin Museum's Family Day

It's a big world out there. Expose your kids to the possibilities at the Rubin Museums's Expedition Cosmos! Family Day. On Saturday February 13 share this collection of art from the Himalayas and surrounding regions with your kids.

DJ Classes for Kids

Got a budding music impresario in the family? Channel this energy into a fun winter-time event as your kids join local DJ Misbehaviour for this unique chance for your kids to promote and DJ at their own disco.

Friday Close-Up: Wendy The Pipe Cleaner Lady

We all have special gifts. Wendy Baner--aka the Pipecleaner Lady--happens to have one of the coolest gifts of all. Wendy can turn ordinary pipe cleaners into wild, kid-centric art. From Martha Stewart to fashionistas, everyone is crazy about Wendy. If you've got crafty kids, you'll want to track this designing diva down.

MoMA Family Festival

You know the MoMA is a great place for kids--wide open spaces, stroller friendly, vibrant art and good snacks--but the price tag is steep ($20 per adult). Invest in a membership and take advantage of the 11th Annual Family Festival February 13th.

Natural History Museum Gets Dinosaur iPhone App

Hurrah! Another free way to keep the kids entertained with the iPhone.  A dinosaur app. The American Museum of Natural History announced today that DINOSAURS: American Museum of Natural History Collections, is the first science and education photo mosaic application for iPhone and iPod Touch, is currently available for download on iTunes.

Ready or Not Elmo is Coming to NYC

Sesame Street Live returns to MSG this week with Elmo Grows Up.  The national tour will be in town from 2/4-2/15.  Tickets start at $15 and go up $54. Momtrends advises bringing your own snacks and your Elmo doll from home so you won't be lured into buying the over-priced loot at the show.

Handmade Valentine's Treats for Kids

Handmade right in Brooklyn, these tasty pastries will delight any little girl that loves a tea party ($48). Pick them up on Esty--the Brooklyn-based business that makes handcrafted treasures available at the click of your mouse. See the entire line of PolkaDotStripes here.