It looks like the folks at Racked, one of our favorite shopping websites, had it right when they said “this year’s holiday season might go down in history as the December of the pop-up shop.” We recently learned Jade’s Toybox and Zaba, two children’s online retailers, have opened up a temporary brick-and-mortar store in Tribeca through Christmas Eve. In addition to selling unique clothing and eco-friendly toys from the two companies, the shop will host a slew of family activities. Kids can make holiday crafts out of recycled materials, write a letter to Santa and get their picture taken with a 20″ x 24″ Polaroid camera. Parents can also get in on the action: Esther K. Smith, author of How to Make Books and Magic Books and Paper Toys, will lead workshops on how to make pop-up holiday cards and ornaments. 25 North Moore St at Varick St (917-349-5107).

Dressing your little ones in cute, stylish clothing without breaking the bank can be a challenge—especially in this city. That’s why, this past spring, we presented a guide to the best children’s discount stores, consignment and resale shops, thrift spots and retails chains around the city. We’re so happy to report that Shop Lucky Finds, one of the kids’ resale shopping events we highlighted, is hosting an event this Saturday, November 21 from noon to 4pm at St. Jean Baptiste Community Center on the Upper East Side. Stock up on used clothing, toys and gear from companies such as Jacadi, Catamini, Petit Bateau, Baby Bjorn and Skip Hop at super-low prices. In addition, nine vendors will set up shop to sell their new goods at sample sale prices. Keep an eye out for gloves by Bear Hands, clothing from Pink Chicken, belts from Rockin Robin and headbands from Mikayla’s Creations. Bonus for those with babies: strollers are welcome!

Get ready to add one more stop to your annual winter visit to Rockefeller Center. Lionel Trains has opened up a pop-up store at 30 Rock for the holiday season—the first retail shop in the company’s 109-year history. The 1,100-square-foot-space boasts fully operational train displays, a Christmas tree and hundreds of Lionel’s popular items for sale (we can’t wait to check out the Beatles Box Car and the Wizard of Oz Box Car). Plus, new this year: a train set made especially for toddlers for just $50.

Who said sample sales were just for fashionistas? Starting Tuesday, November 10 and continuing through Thursday, November 12, Clothingline is hosting a kids wear sample sale in Midtown West. Stock up on merch from Jacadi, Crewcuts, Rachel Riley and Imps & Elfs at super-cheap prices (we hear that goodies from Jacadi will be 65% off). You can bring the brood, but keep in mind that strollers are prohibited. Also, dressing rooms won’t be available, so you’ll have to eyeball your purchases. Of course if the items end up being too large, you can always use them next year! 261 W 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Ave, 2nd floor (clothingline.com). Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 34th St–Penn Station.

Today, Maclaren, the popular stroller maker, announced that it’s voluntarily recalling 1 million strollers manufactured between 1999 and November 2009 due to a faulty hinge mechanism which has already caused 12 fingertip amputations in the U.S. The recall includes all Maclaren single- and double-umbrella strollers for the following lines: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. Maclaren is urging all customers to stop using these strollers immediately, and its website has info on how to obtain a free repair kit. The only problem? The site’s not working. We’ve tried several times throughout the day and we keep getting an error message. Here’s to hoping it gets fixed soon…especially considering how many NYC moms have Maclarens!

We can’t get over how adorable the goods are at new Red Hook emporium Foxy & Winston. Owner Jane Buck, who named the store after her parents, hand-screenprints her whimsical designs—everything from a rooster to a lady bug—on baby hats, onesies, bibs, tote bags, stationery and more.

Foxy & Winston, 392 Van Brunt St between Dikeman and Coffey Sts, Red Hook, Brooklyn (foxyandwinston.com). Subway: F, G to Smith–9th St.

Designed by the Brooklyn-based Apartment One studio and opened by Tracey Stewart (wife of The Daily Show’s Jon), Moomah in Tribeca is a class act for kids, equal parts café, play space, gallery and boutique. If you haven’t visited yet, mark your calendar for Sunday, November 15. From 2 to 6pm, Moomah’s hosting an early holiday sale. Save 40 to 70 percent on art supplies, toys, costumes, wooden doll houses and more. Only problem: figuring out how to hide the gifts you buy from your kids, who will certainly be in tow.

Photograph: Beth Levendis