Foofa Visits Green Acres Mall Today

There are so many kid-friendly events happening at Green Acres Mall. Girl Scout cookies and balloon artists are just a few things in store this month.  In addition to Foofa visiting the mall, face painting and stilt walker will surely entertain the kiddies today.  Hop on over to their website to see who else is visiting March 24 - April 7th. 


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Yo Gabba Gabba's Muno & Plex to Visit Green Acres

You may remember my last attempt at taking my kids to see "The Gabbas" which is not to be confused with "Yo Gabba Gabba" a few months ago.  My guess is that "The Gabbas" wasn't quite the real deal based on the name, but it sounds to me like Green Acres Mall will definitely have the real deal this weekend.

Meet Muno on Saturday, December 3rd and Plex on Saturday, December 10th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. as they visit Valley Stream's Green Acres Mall while collecting canned good items for Long Island Families in need.

Click here for some cute printables.  It looks like Yo Gabba Gabba is also staring in their very own Christmas special on Nick Jr. on December 18th @ 8 p.m.  My kids will be in bed but thank goodness for DVR!

Event

Green Acres Mall
December 3rd - Muno
December 10th - Plex
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Donation: Canned goods

Click here to print the flyer.

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Yo Gabba Gabba Parties at Nassau Coliseum

The last time I spoke about Yo Gabba Gabba here it wasn't a positive experience.  Well, I should say "The Gabbas" but it wasn't the fault of the widely popular, yet annoyingly entertaining, kids show that actually gets my son to eat his food when necessary.  While we won't be attending the show this weekend, I do wish you and yours a splendid experience.  When the Salteens sing "I'm So Happy," the Ting Tings sing "Happy Birthday," or Biz Markie comes on stage and spits (literally and figuratively) in the mic, put your lighter up for me.

Yo Gabba Gabba Live!
Nassau Coliseum
October 1st
Showtimes: 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Tickets: $33.15 - $88.40 (weird but includes fees so you won't be surprised)

If you only roll V.I.P. then this one's for you:

• One (1) AWESOME Ticket in the first 15 Rows.
• One (1) pass to "Get the Sillies Out" in the private VIP room featuring a super fun party with the Gabba Gang (costumed characters)! Includes music, dancing, healthy snacks and refreshments.
• Hassle-Free Merchandise Shopping. Merchandise table located in the VIP Room.
• Photo Opportunity. This time around our Gabba Friends will be available for individual pictures instead of everyone waiting for one shot with the entire gang. More photos, less waiting, more fun!!!!!
• On Site Yo Gabba Gabba! VIP host and Party Patrol to make sure your experience is... AWESOME!!

To find out more about the Gabba Party Packages, please visit: cidentertainment.com/yogabbagabba.

Last night I attended an event where President Obama and his lovely wife, Michelle, were in attendance.  While I was in absolute awe of Michelle Obama as she spoke about various topics and managed to speak about "the girls" as they affectionately call them, I am amazed at how physically fit she is.  I think we can all take a page from her handbook and remember to keep ourselves looking good at all times.  However, another famous mother was also on the program.  Alicia Keys, performed some of her recent hits including New York which the crowd loved.  However, for the sake of this blog, I was reminded of one of my favorite children's songs, "Almost Everything is Boinga Here" which Keys sings as a martian on Nick Jr.'s "Backyardigans."  Here's the video.  Enjoy!

Fresh Beat Band Hits New York City

I have been pretty tight-lipped about this one in my house.  If my daughter asks me one more when Fresh Beat Band is coming to New York, I'm going to have to blow my cover.  Truth is, they are scheduled to perform at Arthur Ashe Day this Saturday, August 27th at 10:15 a.m.
The FBB will perform live and for FREE!  Additional performers include up and coming Girls Nite Out, Action Item, and Jacob Latimore.  This performance is not to be confused with the ticketed performances listed here.  See you there!

Free Activities include:
* CBS 2’s Eye on the Prize

* Face Painting
* Juggling Workshop
* 10 and Under Tennis
* Hair Braiding
* Autograph Sessions and More!
*Activities subject to change

•Hess Get Pumped Up Festival Stage – Features up-and-coming musical stars Girls Nite Out, Action Item, Jacob Latimore and Nickelodeon's The Fresh Beat Band.

•The Hess Express Obstacle Course – Kids test agility, balance, running and tennis skills.

•Nike – Tennis and skill activities on two courts featuring Nike sponsored athletes.

•IBM – Two radar guns on court test the speed of kids' serves.

•10 & Under Tennis – A chance for kids to learn real tennis and have real fun doing it. 10 & Under Tennis follows almost every other youth sport and uses racquets, balls and courts that are sized right for kids so that they enjoy the game right from the start.

•USTA Serves/Aetna Tennis Skills – This court will have six to eight various stations for very young kids or special populations. Stations may include things like rolling the ball with a racquet and bouncing a koush ball.

•Xerox Beat the Pro – Kids will have the chance to challenge the pros on this fast-paced court.

•Also – Player Practices, Player Autographs, Face-Painting, Hair Braiding, Juggling & Plate Spinning, Stilt-Walkers, Balloon Artists and more.

Schedule of Events

9:30 am
Activities Begin at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Grounds

9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Interactive Games – Free for all!

9:30 am – 4 pm
Watch the Pros Practice and SmashZone

12 pm
Gates Open to Ashe Stadium

1 pm
Stadium Show Begins – Great seats for $10 & $20!

3 pm
Show Concludes

**Tune in to CBS Sunday, August 28 for the Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day television broadcast!

Meredith LaVande Visits Lynbrook this Wednesday

I recently read in the Valley Stream Herald that Meredith LaVande is coming!!  I have to admit, I had absolutely no idea who this performer is but apparently she's pretty big on the pre-school set.  Which is the reason why I'm not sure I don't know who she is because I have preschoolers.  If you know who this is, please comment on this blog below and help me get in the know in case we decide to attend the concert. She is also appearing in Merrick on Tuesday, August 16th @ 6:30 p.m.

Monkey Monkey Music with Meredith LaVande
Wednesday, August 17th
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Lynbrook Public Library
Call for tickets/info (if needed): (516) 599-8630
http://www.lynbrooklibrary.org/