15 Must-See Easter Movies the Whole Family Will Love

by Shelley MasseyFebruary 24, 2024

Hop into spring with these Easter movies that are perfect for kids. From Easter Parade to The Dog Who Saved Easter—and everything in between—put these stories on your movie night bucket list, stat. You’ll find these Easter movies on Disney+, Netflix, and more of your favorite streaming choices. Keep reading for our favorite Easter movies for kids that are sure to delight your Flopsy, Mopsy, and Peter Cottontails.

Hop

Hop may just give the adults in the room a case of the jitters, but the movie is cute enough—and who doesn’t love Russell Brand, after all—that we can get beyond the main coming-of-age theme (Really, don’t give them any ideas about growing up, and maybe it just won’t happen, right?). This animated flick is about the relationship between the Easter Bunny and his adult(ish) son who moves to Hollywood to pursue his dream of being a rock star.

Recommended for ages 5 & older
Universal Pictures, 2011
Common Sense Media Review: Hop
Rated PG

Rent it here.

Easter Parade

Loaded with great Irving Berlin songs, this 1948 musical is wholesome, straightforward, and entertaining. Known as “The Happiest Musical Ever Made,” you and the kiddos will be tap-dancing your way to your nearest Easter parade with high expectations.

Recommended for ages 6 & up
MGM/UA, 1948
Common Sense Media Review: Easter Parade
Not rated

Rent it here.

Bugs Bunny Easter Funnies

Looking for a classic comedy with an Easter theme? Look no further. These cartoons are strung together and are united by what you’d most likely expect—a set of bunny ears and plenty of slapstick humor.

Recommended for ages 5 & up
Warner Home Video, 2010
Common Sense Media Review: Bugs Bunny Easter Funnies
Not rated

Buy it here.

The First Easter Rabbit

For a non-religious story about Easter, this animated musical tale will remind you of classics like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. But get ready—after watching this Easter movie for kids, your littles will be code red for dying eggs and frolicking in the grass.

Recommended for ages 3 & up
Warner Home Video, 2010
Common Sense Media Review: The First Easter Rabbit
Not rated

Buy it here.

Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit

When Wallace’s attempt to re-program rabbits to NOT eat the town’s veggies goes wrong, the iconic duo is faced with an ever bigger challenge—dealing with a were-rabbit. Parents should be warned that there are somewhat scary scenes of a cute rabbit transformation ala werewolf style, and like classic horror movies (think Frankenstein) the townspeople hunt the monster with guns. Overall, a fun movie for older kids.

Recommended for ages 7 & up
Dreamworks, 2005
Common Sense Media Review: Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Rated G

Rent it here.

Peter Rabbit

While this version of Peter Rabbit may be a bit edgier and more action-packed than the stories you remember from the classic Beatrix Potter books, you’ll still find Old Mr. McGregor, Peter, and all the animals on the McGregor farm. But don’t expect a peaceable kingdom—life’s tough if you’re on the run, and Peter relies on his street smarts to survive. And if you haven’t seen Peter Rabbit 2, this might be the perfect opportunity for a double feature!

Recommended for ages 7 & older
Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, 2012
Common Sense Media Review: Peter Rabbit
Rated PG

Rent it here.

The Dog Who Saved Easter

If you’ve fallen in love with retriever Zeus in any of the previous Dog movies, you won’t be disappointed in The Dog Who Saved Easter. Expect plenty of humor, a lot of cuteness, and a touch of puppy love (for humans and dogs, alike) in this Easter movie for kids.

Recommended for ages 6 & up
Digital Filmz International, 2014
Common Sense Media Review: The Dog Who Saved Easter
Rated PG

Rent it here.

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

This Rankin-Bass classic is perfect for preschoolers not already disdainful of low-tech special effects and jerky stop-action animation. If your kiddos can see past the lack of flashy animation, they’re in for a wholesome treat.

Recommended for ages 4 & up
Classic Media, 1971
Common Sense Media Review: Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Not rated

Watch it here.

Yogi the Easter Bear

You can expect all of Yogi’s usual antics, like stealing picnic baskets and wreaking havoc on the Easter Jamboree at Jellystone, in this classic Hannah-Barbera holiday hit.

Recommended for all ages
Hannah-Barbera, 1994
Common Sense Media Review: None
Not rated

Watch it here.

Rabbit School: The Guardians of the Easter Eggs

When a streetwise bunny discovers that the mythical Rabbit School is real, he starts on a journey of self-discovery and finds that no matter your past, you can make a change for the better. Will Max gain Easter Bunny status?

Recommended for ages 8 & up
Viva Pictures 2018
Common Sense Media Review: Rabbit School: The Guardians of the Easter Eggs
Rated G

Watch it here.

Zootopia

While this isn’t an obvious Easter-themed movie, it does feature a pretty strong rabbit lead. This fast-paced tale tells the story of police rabbit Judy Hopps who is determined to see her investigation through, no matter what. The message of courage, tolerance, and teamwork comes through tons of memorable characters and lots of laughs.

Recommended for ages 8 & up
Disney, 2016
Common Sense Media Review: Zootopia
Rated PG

Watch it here on Disney+.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Ok. This is decidedly NOT an Easter movie, but if you’re looking for something heavy on entertainment as well as rabbits, this is your jam. Combining live-action and animation, Roger Rabbit is a detective story with hilarious twists and double-crosses.

Recommended for ages 12 & up
Touchstone Pictures, 1988
Common Sense Media Review: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Rated PG

Watch it here on Disney+ or rent it on Amazon.

The Velveteen Rabbit

While this classic story takes place during Christmas, the central characters are bunnies, and you can’t beat the sweetness of this story. Based on the book by Margery Williams about a soft rabbit—and his buddies—that comes to life—it is a story about an only child finding a world of imagination, where love makes you who you are.

Recommended for ages 5 & up
Family1 Films, 2009
Common Sense Media Review: The Velveteen Rabbit
Rated G

Watch it on AppleTV here.

Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo

What happens when Rabbit decides to replace Easter with Spring Cleaning Day? His pals from the Hundred Acre Wood—led by little Roo—come to the rescue and help Rabbit see the error of his ways, of course!

Recommended for ages 4 & up
Walt Disney Pictures, 2005
Common Sense Media Review: Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo
Rated G

Watch it on Disney+

Easterland

The villain Bad Clyde has cast an evil spell that banishes the Benny Easter Bunny to the Land of the Holiday Misfits, it’s up to Santa Claus and a few sidekicks to travel from the North Pole across realms to rescue Benny and save Easter for all the children.

Recommended for ages 4 & up
Gravitas Adventures, 2019
Common Sense Media Review: none
Rated G

Rent it here.

—with additional reporting by Taylor Clifton

What to Do If Your Kid Wants to Create a YouTube Channel for Themselves

by Melissa HeckscherOctober 7, 2023

Find out everything from how old you have to be to have a YouTube Channel to how to create a YouTube channel and why screen time limits are still important

Does your kid obsess over YouTube gamers and videos like they’re the only thing on a screen worth watching? It’s only a matter of time before they want to know how to create a YouTube channel themselves. But what does that mean, exactly? More importantly, is it OK? The answer, says Common Sense Media, is mostly yes—as long as parents keep a watchful eye over their kids’ online endeavors and follow a few basic guidelines to help safeguard their kids’ privacy. Here’s everything you need to know about how to create a YouTube channel for kids.

Why the Obsession with YouTube?

It may seem foreign to parents, but making a YouTube video isn’t all that much different from wanting to stage a talent show for friends and family; it’s just the audience that’s bigger.

“Even though you may have concerns about the risks of broadcasting on the web—and they are legitimate,” says this article from Common Sense Media, “your kid may see it as a way of expressing herself, learning digital video skills, sharing with friends and experimenting creatively. It’s important to balance your concerns with the benefits she can reap.”

“With your guidance and support, she can do it safely, and it might be a fun project that may be useful down the road. In fact, more and more kids are using their online channels—whether it’s a Tumblr blog, an Instagram photo collection, or a Snapchat story—as digital portfolios to showcase their work to employers, colleges, and potential collaborators.”

At What Age Can You Start a YouTube Channel?

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Officially, YouTube forbids children under the age of 13 from creating their own accounts, and children between ages 13 and 17 are only allowed to open accounts with parental permission. Of course, these rules don't say anything about parents opening an account for their child; this is allowed. Ryan, the eight-year-old star of Ryan's World, is one of YouTube's biggest stars, with over 24 million subscribers tuning in to watch him play and review toys, do science experiments, and more. It's no paltry gig—Ryan earned a reported $24 million in 2019, which includes revenue from not only his YouTube Channel but also his line of toys that can be found at big box stores everywhere.

"Ryan was watching a lot of toy review channels—some of his favorites are TheTubeFamily and Hulyan Maya—because they used to make a lot of videos about Thomas the Tank Engine, and Ryan was super into Thomas,” his mother said in an interview with TubeFilter. "One day, he asked me, 'How come I’m not on YouTube when all the other kids are?’ So we just decided—yeah, we can do that. Then, we took him to the store to get his very first toy—I think it was a LEGO train set—and it all started from there.”

How to Make a YouTube Channel for Kids

1. Create a Gmail account for your child if they are under 13 years old. This will give them a YouTube account but not a YouTube channel.

2. Create a YouTube Channel by clicking "Select My Channel" on the sidebar on the left of the YouTube homepage. This is where users can select the name to be associated with their YouTube channel. For kids, do not use their real/whole names since these names will be broadcast to anyone watching the videos.

3. Set the privacy settings so that everything is private or unlisted. Private means that only those you invite to view the channel can watch the videos; unlisted means only those with the particular video links can see them. Also, turn off comments so your kid won't have to read unkind or inappropriate remarks from other users. Note: These privacy settings mean that only friends and family can view your child's page, which is great when it comes to keeping them safe; not so great if they're trying to build a following.

For more details on creating a YouTube channel, click here. For points to consider before doing it, click here.

Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Online

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Edit for Privacy Purposes
Since putting up videos on YouTube essentially allows anyone (depending on your channel's privacy settings) to see and hear your child, parents must keep a close eye on what their kids are doing to make sure they aren't accidentally revealing any personal information. We recommend that you don't allow your children to show their faces in their videos. This means OK to narrating Minecraft games, sporting events and stop-motion animation shows, and yes to a stuffed animal or puppet performances where they do the voices.

Also, YouTube has new safety measures when it comes to kids. Parents will be able to create a supervised Google account, which will come with content settings and limited features. You can see all the details here.

Be Their #1 Viewer
Be sure to watch all of the videos your child posts. This can be tedious, but you have to make sure your kids aren't accidentally revealing any personal information (where they go to school, where they live, etc.).

Put Limits on Recording Time
Like any other screen time activity, it's best to limit your child's recording sessions to 30-60 minutes.

Make Videos with Them
It can be a fun family activity if you help your kids make a video to publish online. They'll love getting YouTube time, and you'll love being able to add some grown-up finesse to the project. Here's our step-by-step tutorial that'll give you all the details, plus the best gadgets to buy.

10 ’80s Movies That Your Kids Need to See

By Common Sense Media

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

September 13, 2023

Ahhhh, the classics

In order to help you set up quality at-home screen time, we got Common Sense Media to curate a list of the top ‘80s movies perfect for family movie nights. Kids are sure to fall for these timeless classics, which include everything from underground comedies to groundbreaking action franchises, and we’re pretty sure you’ll enjoy reminiscing about (or reveling in!) the pre-cell phone era. And when you’re done with these, check out our favorite ‘90s TV shows that kids will still love.

The Secret of Nimh is one of the best 80s movies for kids

The Secret of Nimh (1982)
This classic '80s animated film about a group of intelligent rats who escape from an animal laboratory is suspenseful and rather dark. Several scenes include animal children in peril and a sword fight between rats ending in one death with a little blood. The worst part for sensitive viewers is a flashback shows the animated animals being imprisoned and injected with a needle.

Recommended for ages 8 & up.

Rated G.

Ghostbusters (1984)

Parents need to know that Ghostbusters is an iconic '80s movie that mixes a ton of humor (some of it fairly racy) with the plotline about catching scary ghosts (a few are skeletal and scary) and the possible end of the world. The scariest part is probably the large dogs with glowing eyes that attack and possess two characters, though the now-dated special effects may not faze older kids.

Recommended for ages 11 & up

Rated PG

E.T. is one of the best 80s movies to watch with kids

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
E.T. is an outstanding family movie—one of the all-time best. Its themes of loyalty, trust, and caring are both affecting and easy to understand, and Elliott and E.T.'s extraordinary friendship is one of cinema's most enduring. After more than 25 years, E.T. continues to tug at heartstrings and prove Spielberg is a master storyteller.

Recommended for ages 7 & up.

Rated PG

A Christmas Story is one of the best 80s movies of all time

A Christmas Story (1983)
Part of the appeal of this must-see holiday classic, based on the memoirs of humorist Jean Shepard (who narrates), is the authenticity of the 1940s period detail, much of which will seem bizarre to kids today. But what is really engaging is his feel for the timeless details of childhood.

Recommended for ages 8 & up.

Rated PG

The Neverending Story is one of the best 80s movies to watch with kids

The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Both children and adults will enjoy this film for its special effects, beautiful scenery, and colorful characters. Most of all, The NeverEnding Story's message of daring to dream and soaring to new heights through books is a powerful one that kids of any age can relate to.

Recommended for ages 8 & up.

Rated PG

The Princess Bride is one of the best 80s movies of all time

The Princess Bride (1987)
Simply put, The Princess Bride is stuffed full of every thrilling element of a classic romantic adventure—princes, villains, evil geniuses, giants and giant creatures, sword fights, revenge, kidnapping, and a rescue on white horses—and it coats them all in delicious humor.

Recommended for ages 8 & up.

Rated PG

Willow is one of the best 80s movies of all time

Willow (1988)
For today's Harry Potter generation, a viewing of Willow will surely be of interest. The adventure is easy to follow and full of school-age humor, and two forest fairies provide comedy with their slapstick, strange voices, and snappy one-liners. Lucas' fantasy has interesting-looking characters and villages, gothic castles, and, most of all, magic. Willow is an excellent choice to give young kids a taste of fantasy.

Recommended for ages 8 & up.

Rated PG

Back to the Future (1985)
Brimming with lighthearted energy, Back to the Future mixes science fiction with romantic comedy for a classic 1980s blockbuster. It should come as little surprise that Steven Spielberg executive-produced it. Like so many of his films, it manages to blend heady science fiction, humor, adventure, and romance while retaining an exuberance and a sense of wonder familiar to anyone under the age of 12.

Recommended for ages 10 & up.

Rated PG

Flight of the Navigator (1986)
In Flight of the Navigator, a 12-year-old Miami boy is abducted by an alien in 1978 and ends up eight years into the future. It's all very well done, with clever shots that make everyday objects look like they just might be from a spacecraft and very affecting scenes between David and his new, older family. This is a charming film, with enough drama and humor to please almost any viewer.

Recommended for ages 10 & up.

Rated PG

Chariots of Fire (1981)
This film is wonderfully evocative of the time and place, with superb performances. Chariots of Fire shows us the source of two runners' determination: for one, a need to prove his worth to himself and the society that discriminates against him; for the other, a way of connecting to God. The film deservedly won the Oscars for best picture, screenplay, costume design, and music.

Recommended for ages 11 & up.

Rated PG

Check out the entire list of radical ’80s movies for kids and teens of all ages at Common Sense Media.

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Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Common Sense Media is an independent nonprofit organization offering unbiased ratings and trusted advice to help families make smart media and technology choices. Check out our ratings and recommendations at www.commonsense.org.

Mindy Kaling’s ‘Velma’ Teaser Pays Homage to ‘Scream’ in the Best Way

by Karly WoodOctober 7, 2022

The HBO Max series will be an adult animated comedy

Scooby and Shaggy usually steal the show when it comes to any Scooby-Doo episode, but that’s about the change thanks to a new HBO series. Together with Warner Bros. Animation, the show is all about the “unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang, Velma Dinkley.”

Velma is slated to be a ten-episode series for the first season and the leading lady will be voiced by executive producer, Mindy Kaling. Before the kiddos get too excited, parents should know this is styled as an adult animated comedy series and likely won’t be appropriate for young viewers.

Velma Trailer

The first teaser trailer shows an outrage Velma sending an email to HBO Max about a new Judy Jetson show, a “genre bending comedic origin story.” It quickly transitions to a scene reminiscent of cult classic horror film, Scream, in which Velma engages in a serial killer who is inside her house about how classics should never be changed. Cue the knife!

Velma Plot

HBO Max’s logline for the show states it is an “original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers.” Viewers will notice that Scooby will actually not be a part of the series.

“It felt like what made it a kids’ show was Scooby-Doo. That coincided with Warner Bros. Animation saying, ‘Hey, you can’t use the dog,’” showrunner Charlie Grandy revealed at Comic Con. “So we were like, ‘Great, this works out well.’”

Velma Cast

According to Variety, Kaling revealed the cast of Velma at New York Comic Con. Leads will include features Sam Richardson as Shaggy, Constance Wu as Daphne and Glenn Howerton as Fred.

Additional voices incljude Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Russell Peters, Melissa Fumero, Stephen Root, Gary Cole, Ming-Na Wen, Ken Leung, Cherry Jones, Frank Welker, Fortune Feimster, Yvonne Orji, Sarayu Blue, Nicole Byer, Shay Mitchell, Debby Ryan, Kulap Vilaysak, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Velma Release Date

HBO Max’s Velma series will debut sometime in 2023.

Tips for Talking to Kids About Tragedy in the News

By Common Sense Media

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

May 25, 2022

No matter how old your kids are, threatening or upsetting news can affect them emotionally. Many can feel worried, frightened, angry, or even guilty. And these anxious feelings can last long after the news event is over. So what can you do as a parent to help your kids deal with all this information? Here are a few tips for talking to kids about tragedy in the news.

Addressing News and Current Events: Tips for All Kids

Consider your own reactions. Your kids will look to the way you handle the news to determine their own approach. If you stay calm and rational, they will, too.

Take action. Depending on the issue and kids’ ages, families can find ways to help those affected by the news. Kids can write postcards to politicians expressing their opinions; families can attend meetings or protests; kids can help assemble care packages or donate a portion of their allowance to a rescue/humanitarian effort. Check out websites that help kids do good.

Tips for Kids under 7

Keep the news away. Turn off the TV and radio news at the top of the hour and half hour. Read the newspaper out of range of young eyes that can be frightened by the pictures (kids may respond strongly to pictures of other kids in jeopardy). Preschool kids don’t need to see or hear about something that will only scare them silly, especially because they can easily confuse facts with fantasies or fears.

Stress that your family is safe. At this age, kids are most concerned with your safety and separation from you. Try not to minimize or discount their concerns and fears, but reassure them by explaining all the protective measures that exist to keep them safe. If the news event happened far away, you can use the distance to reassure kids. For kids who live in areas where crime and violence is a very real threat, any news account of violence may trigger extra fear. If that happens, share a few age-appropriate tips for staying and feeling safe (being with an adult, keeping away from any police activity).

Be together. Though it’s important to listen and not belittle their fears, distraction and physical comfort can go a long way. Snuggling up and watching something cheery or doing something fun together may be more effective than logical explanations about probabilities.

Tips for Kids 8–12

Carefully consider your child’s maturity and temperament. Many kids can handle a discussion of threatening events, but if your kids tend toward the sensitive side, be sure to keep them away from the TV news; repetitive images and stories can make dangers appear greater, more prevalent, and closer to home.

Be available for questions and conversation. At this age, many kids will see the morality of events in stark black-and-white terms and are in the process of developing their moral beliefs. You may have to explain the basics of prejudice, bias, and civil and religious strife. But be careful about making generalizations, since kids will take what you say to the bank. This is a good time to ask them what they know, since they’ll probably have gotten their information from friends, and you may have to correct facts.

Talk about — and filter — news coverage. You might explain that even news programs compete for viewers, which sometimes affects content decisions. If you let your kids use the Internet, go online with them. Some of the pictures posted are simply grisly. Monitor where your kids are going, and set your URLs to open to non-news-based portals.

Tips for Teens

Check in. Since, in many instances, teens will have absorbed the news independently of you, talking with them can offer great insights into their developing politics and their senses of justice and morality. It will also help you get a sense of what they already know or have learned about the situation from their own social networks. It will also give you the opportunity to throw your own insights into the mix (just don’t dismiss theirs, since that will shut down the conversation immediately).

Let teens express themselves. Many teens will feel passionately about events and may even personalize them if someone they know has been directly affected. They’ll also probably be aware that their own lives could be affected by violence. Try to address their concerns without dismissing or minimizing them. If you disagree with media portrayals, explain why so your teens can separate the mediums through which they absorb news from the messages conveyed.

Additional resources

For more information on how to talk to your kids about a recent tragedy, please visit the National Association of School Psychologists or the American Psychological Association. For more on how news can impact kids, check out News and America’s Kids: How Young People Perceive and Are Impacted by the News,

Marie-Louise Mares, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, contributed to this article.

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Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Blippi Is Heading Back Out on Tour & Here’s How to Get Tickets

by Karly WoodNovember 16, 2021

Are your kiddos major fans of Blippi? Well it’s time for the YouTube sensation to get out from behind the screen and entertain the family live, in round two of his super popular tour!

Moonbug Entertainment and Round Room Live have just announced that Blippi The Musical will resume touring North America in February 2022. Blippi will be bringing his educational and energetic content to to cities all across the U.S., with tickets already going on sale.

photo: Courtesy of Shore Fire Media

“After multiple sold out shows in over 65 markets this past summer, we’re excited for even more audiences to experience Blippi The Musical in 2022,” says Stephen Shaw (the tour’s producer and co-president of Round Room Live). “We’re thrilled to continue to provide exciting and lasting memories for the whole family while prioritizing safety with venue and health officials in every city.”

While the entire list of cities have not been released yet, so far Blippi will appear in the following locales:

Friday, Feb. 4 – Merrill Auditorium – Portland, ME
Saturday, Feb. 5 – Emerson Colonial Theatre – Boston, MA
Sunday, Feb. 6 – Cross Insurance Center – Bangor, ME
Tuesday, Feb. 8 – New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Newark, NJ
Wednesday, Feb. 9 – Bushnell Performing Arts Center – Hartford, CT
Thursday, Feb. 10 – Proctors Theater – Schenectady, NY
Friday, Feb. 11 – Shea’s Performing Arts Center – Buffalo, NY
Saturday, Feb. 12 – Lyric Theatre – Baltimore, MD
Tuesday, Feb. 15 – Benedum Center – Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday, Feb. 16 – 1^stSummit Arena – Johnstown, PA
Thursday, Feb. 17 – Berglund Performing Arts Theatre – Roanoke, VA
Friday, Feb. 18 – John Paul Jones Arena – Charlottesville, VA
Saturday, Feb. 19 – Thomas Wolfe Civic Auditorium – Asheville, NC
Sunday, Feb. 20 – Macon City Auditorium – Macon, GA
Tuesday, Feb. 22 – SKyPAC – Bowling Green, KY
Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Old National Center Events Plaza – Theater – Evansville, IN
Thursday, Feb. 24 – Rupp Arena – Lexington, KY
Friday, Feb. 25 – Rialto Square Theatre – Joliet, IL
Saturday, Feb. 26 – Fisher Theatre – Detroit, MI
Sunday, Feb. 27 – Carson Center – Paducah, KY
Tuesday, Mar. 1 – Landmark Theater – Syracuse, NY
Thursday, Mar. 3 – Hershey Theatre – Hershey, PA
Friday, Mar. 4 – The Palace Theatre – Stamford, CT
Saturday, Mar. 5 – Kings Theatre – Brooklyn, NY
Sunday, Mar. 6 – Flynn Center for the Performing Arts – Burlington, VT
Tuesday, Mar. 8 – Mohegan Sun Arena – Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wednesday, Mar. 9 – Forum Theatre – Binghamton, NY
Thursday, Mar. 10 – Kodak Center – Rochester, NY
Friday, Mar. 11 – Embassy Theatre – Fort Wayne, IN
Saturday, Mar. 12 – Miller High Life Theatre – Milwaukee, WI
Tuesday, Mar. 15 – Duluth Symphony Hall – Duluth, MN
Wednesday, Mar. 16 – State Theatre – Minneapolis, MN
Thursday, Mar. 17 – Chester Fritz Auditorium – Grand Forks, ND
Friday, Mar. 18 – Washington Pavilion – Sioux Falls, SD
Saturday, Mar. 19 – Five Flags Event Center – Dubuque, IA
Tuesday, Mar. 22 – Hartman Arena – Wichita, KS
Wednesday, Mar. 23 – Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts – Colorado Springs, CO
Thursday, Mar. 24 – Fine Arts Theatre – Rapid City, SD
Sunday, Mar. 27 – Theater at the Brick – Bozeman, MT
Wednesday, Mar. 30 – Ford Wyoming Center – Casper, WY
Thursday, Mar. 31 – Eccles Theatre – Salt Lake City, UT

Parents can head to BlippiTheMusical.com for tour dates and tickets. If your littles absolutely can’t wait to catch Blippi on stage, you can stream the North American Tour Cast Recording of his show, which features 13 songs, by heading to moonbug.lnk.to/BLive.

––Karly Wood

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Baby Jo Is Here & We’re in Love with His Unique Name

by Sarah ShebekAugust 18, 2021

ScarJo and Colin Jost (CoJo?) are parents! They’ve welcomed their first baby together and he has an adorable name—Cosmo! Jost shared the news on Instagram this afternoon, a big reveal after the couple kept the pregnancy mostly under wraps.

Cosmo joins Rose, Johansson’s daughter from a previous marriage. After Johansson met Jost in 2017, the couple was engaged two years later and married privately last year. The couple packs a powerhouse punch on the screen: Johannsson was the world’s highest paid actress in 2018 and 2019 and Jost has starred on Saturday Night Live for years.

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In Jost’s Instagram post, he wrote “Ok ok we had a baby. His name is Cosmo. We love him very much” with humorous hashtags #wegotawaywithitforalongtime #nokidspolicy #weregoingtodisneyworld. Meanwhile Johansson keeps a low profile on social, but press noted that she conducted her media appearances for her newest movie, Black Widow, virtually.

Congratulations to the happy couple and welcome Cosmo to the world!

—Sarah Shebek

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NEW! The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego

by Aimee Della BittaAugust 18, 2021

Kids are natural artists! Their imagination flows effortlessly, and their passion for artistic expression seems endless. So, the news that two long-established local museums, The Lux Art Institute in Encinitas and the San Diego Art Institute in Balboa Park, are merging is music to the ears of budding artists and their families. The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego, newly formed, hopes to be at the leading edge of experimentation, inclusivity, and cultural conversation. Read on to learn how you can experience all it has to offer with your pint-sized Picassos.

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Youth and Teen Classes

The vision of The Contemporary Art Institute, San Diego, is to be a platform and a living laboratory of art and ideas. Similar to kiddos, the ICA aspires to surprise, excite, and challenge every assumption. That's why their six-week sessions for kids (ages 5-11) and teens (ages 12-17) are so fun and engaging. Choose from any of the following:

Art for Kids
Instructors will lead students to learn diverse techniques, ranging from painting to drawing to 3D art and experience different modes of expression. Each week, students will be exposed to various artists and art historical trends while experimenting with their own innovative and playful ways to use watercolor, acrylic paint, and screen printing in both 2-D and 3-D designs.

Painting for Kids
An opportunity to bring a masterpiece to life! This course is designed for young artists who have a strong desire to create. In this session, students learn the fundamentals of painting, including how to manipulate color and various techniques. Students can learn to paint using a variety of media while incorporating aspects of composition and color theory.

Youth Ceramics
Parents, need a new set of dinnerware? Have your little painter design and create them for you! Sign ‘em up for Lux Art’s second youth ceramic painting course in the Education Pavilion. A range of glazing techniques will help your minion create bold and vibrant designs and colors. Students will learn the basics of clay, both with hand-building and wheel throwing. Hands-on instruction is provided. Students will be introduced to different methods and techniques and encouraged to develop methods of their own to produce tableware and sculptures.

Online schedule: luxartinstitute.org/

Community Events

Family Days
All community members are invited to tour current exhibits, enjoy art activities for kids, face painting, and more when the museum hosts Family Days. These events often coincide with the end of summer camp so that families can check out their student's work which is on display in the Education Pavilion and Garden area. Fun for all ages, entertainment, and food trucks are often included. Check the website for all upcoming events.

Artists in Residency Exhibits & Regional Artists
The Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego is dedicated to presenting experimental art and learning with a mission to question everything. The month-long residency program invites artists to live and work at the institute while they develop new projects. Regional artists both exhibit in the Linda Formo Brandes Gallery in the Education Pavilion and teach a variety of classes ranging from painting to bookmaking, to jewelry design. Course offerings change throughout the year, as different artists bring their expertise to the community.

Community Tours

Take advantage of the unique opportunity to explore art through an open dialogue with a trained instructor. Liaisons are on hand to the general public during open hours or available for reserved guided tours. Also, kids: pre-K through 8th-grade can request a tour that includes a docent‐led tour through the artist’s studio, exhibition areas, sculptural installations, and native landscape of the Lux grounds. Following the tour, students participate in a hands‐on art project related to the current exhibition(s). Groups are welcome during open gallery hours (Thursday & Friday, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm | Saturday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm). Tour bookings must be made at least a week in advance. Find more details here.

Youth Camps

Youth and teen camps run all summer and allow kids to explore, make, and exhibit art in a museum setting. Each of the unique six weeks of camp focuses on different contemporary artists and themes. Campers create various projects using media of their choosing, including drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, collage, and photography. The summer camp session culminates with a professionally installed art show in the Artist Pavilion and Education Pavilion. Students invite family, friends, and teachers to view work created during the camp.

—Aimee Della Bitta

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by Sarah ShebekAugust 9, 2021

If your family is obsessed with shows like Nailed It and The Great British Baking Show, there’s a new bake-off coming your way, courtesy of the Disney Channel and Tastemade.

Disney’s Magic Bake-Off is the first competitive series just for kids 6-14 from Disney Channel, where contestants will work in teams of two to create amazing cakes inspired by Disney magic. Read on to learn more about this magically delicious new show!

The hosts for the show will look familiar for Disney fans too. Dara Reneé stars as Kourtney on High School Musical: The Musical: The Seriesand Issac Ryan Brown from Raven’s Home. The two will team up with Pastry Chef Graciela Gomez to guide kid bakers through challenges, games, and some unexpected twists.

You’ll be able to watch the show over 13 episodes, and each will declare a winning team. The victors will be proclaimed Disney Baking Champion, and the winning recipe will become a featured Tastemade video, available on Disney Channel and Tastemade social media platforms.

Disney is partnering with Tastemade, a modern media company that creates award-winning video content and original programming in the categories of food, travel, and home & design.

Disney’s Magic Bake-Off premieres Fri., Aug. 13 at 10:05pm ET/PT on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. Following the debut, you can catch the show every Friday evening at 8:00pm on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW.

—Sarah Shebek

Images: courtesy of Disney

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by Karly WoodJuly 14, 2021

When it comes to Disney magic, we can never have enough. And thanks to a brand new series, uber fans can finally get a glimpse at how their favorite park attractions came to be.

Produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia and Brian Volk-Weiss, Being the Attraction takes viewers on a 10-episode journey through the creation of some of Disney’s most iconic rides. Want to see how the Haunted Mansion was filled with ghosts? Or how the castles became central to Disney parks? The new show tackles it all.

The 10 episodes will cover The Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Star Tours, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Space Mountain, the Castles, the Disneyland Hotel, “it’s a small world,” Trains, Trams, Monorails and The Hall of Presidents.

Behind the Attraction debuts only on Disney+ on Jul. 21.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Courtesy of Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution

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