Step Inside Thrilling New 'Squid Game' Experience in Midtown Manhattan

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored [The Co-op School]( We celebrate each child's growth, fostering curiosity and using varied strategies to ensure every student participates and reaches their full potential. [Learn More >]( [Step Inside Thrilling New 'Squid Game' Experience in Midtown Manhattan]( [Would you dare to set foot on the glass bridge at the new Squid Game Experience at the Manhattan Mall?] Fans of the hit Netflix show Squid Game can now play experience the thrills and excitement of the games in real life. At the new, immersive pop-up [Squid Game: The Experience]( players compete in five different games inspired by the show—but only one will win. Unlike the actual show, this new experience is totally safe and family-friendly. I recently went to experience the games with my 8-year-old son, and we had a fantastic time. Read on for everything you need to know about Squid Game: The Experience Find all of our recommendations or the best new things to do in NYC with kids in our [Guide to New Openings for Kids in NYC](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Here's Why You Need to Plan a Visit to The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester]( [The Strong Museum of Play celebrates the power of play inside and out, including in the Hasbro Game Park, where you can climb on Jenga blocks and more. ] When it comes to celebrating the power of play, there’s no place more dedicated to the childhood pastime than The Strong National Museum of Play. Located in the heart of downtown [Rochester, New York]( The Strong National Museum of Play might be one of the [best children’s museums in the United States]( but it’s far more than a kids-only space. Fresh off a [90,000-square-foot expansion that debuted in 2023]( The Strong Museum is home to plenty of hands-on exhibits guaranteed to entertain kids for a day or more—and it’s also the largest collections-based museum in the world. This combination makes it a great all-ages destination as adults are guaranteed to find plenty of nostalgia in its galleries, which include the National Toy Hall of Fame and the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Read on to learn why The Strong National Museum of Play is a must-visit Upstate New York attraction and why it makes a perfect jumping-off point to explore the region from the Flower City to the Finger Lakes, and nearby [Buffalo]( and [Niagara Falls]( beyond. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Best Musical Of The Decade! - Broadway World]( That Parenting Musical explores the joys, challenges & absurdities of parenthood & more. Call the babysitter, grab a drink & treat yourself! [Learn More >]( 📅 OCTOBER EVENTS 📅 [What's Happening This Week in NYC?]( Discover the latest fall events in your area today! [Read More >]( 🎃 BEST OF OCTOBER 🎃 [Best Halloween Events in NYC]( Our 2024 list of the best Halloween events in NYC includes more than 30 Halloween activities for families. [Read More >]( 🎃 BEST OF OCTOBER 🎃 [29 Best Things To Do in NYC]( Month]( NYC is crawling with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall festivals, and of course trick-or-treating—so many opportunities to wear Halloween costumes! [Read More >]( 🎃 BEST OF OCTOBER 🎃 [Oktoberfest]( Kids]( Line up your lederhosen, it's time to celebrate Oktoberfest in NYC. We've found Oktoberfest celebrations in all five boroughs. [Read More >]( 🚗 2024 FALL GUIDE 🚗 [NYC Fall Day Trips Guide]( The best fall activities often involve day trips to enjoy seasonal adventures outside the city. [Read More >]( 🎃 BEST OF OCTOBER 🎃 [Halloween, Fluffernutter Day, & More]( In addition to Halloween, you can also celebrate Fluffernutter Day, Rosh Hashanah, Wear Something Gaudy Day, International Sloth Day, and more — all in October. [Read More >]( 👁️‍🗨️ UNPOPULAR OPINION 👁️‍🗨️ [Should Kids Have a Cell Phone?]( My answer? No way! Kids today are growing up in a digital age, but that doesn’t mean they need a cell phone to thrive. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2024 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](