The tastes may be a bit sophisticated for tots, so think of this as your own pre-Halloween treat. In honor of Kyotofu’s third birthday today, the dainty all-things-soy-milk restaurant is giving away sample packs of its new seasonal treats: Pumpkin Kabocha Cupcakes, Chestnut Cupcakes, Japanese Sweet Potato Bites and and Ginger Spice Financiers. On second thought, who are we to say your kid won’t enjoy Japanese winter squash?

Via Serious Eats.

At this time of year, the pumpkin craze takes over. There’s pumpkin custard, pumpkin fro-yo, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin doughnuts and even pumpkin coffee (we’ve got those last two on our desks right now). Today you can get in on the pumpkin fever for free: The Street Sweets truck will be doling out pumpkin whoopie pies and coffee, gratis, from 12:15–2pm. Head over to 50th between Sixth and Seventh Avenues to indulge. We suggest showing up on the earlier side, as quantities will likely be limited.

Chocolatier Jacques Torres has a brand-new booth in the already delectable Chelsea Market. The shop, which opened last week, stocks all of his usual cocoa-rich offerings with one special addition: the Bean to Bar. Of course the limited-edition, 70 percent-cacao bar is probably better suited to parents’ taste buds (this isn’t the rich treat kids are used to!) Proceeds from the bar will benefit the Food Bank’s “NYC Goes Orange” campaign, an annual initiative to feed our hungry neighbors.

Sure, a Nor’easter may be approaching the Tri-State area, but that’s no reason to skip out on Melt Café & Gelato Bar’s attempt to make history. Today from 11am to 7pm, the shop is giving out free scoops of the Italian sweet stuff hoping to set a new world record for the most cups of gelato served in one day. Our advice: Try one of the classic flavors, like Stracciatella (chocolate chip) or Tiramisu. If you feel any guilt for downing the gratis treat, you can donate what you would have paid to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization, which Melt has partnered with as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 11am–7pm. 1053 Second Ave between 56th and 56th Sts (meltgelato.com).

I admit, I’m a total sucker for retro kitsch, even when it’s a tad over-processed and overpriced. That’s probably why I’m a fan of the Big Daddy’s restaurants, on the Upper East Side and in Gramercy (and soon the Upper West Side). The decor is colorful and campy—my daughter loves to identify all of the pop-cultural icons painted on the walls. The atmosphere, boisterous—don’t worry about your kid making noise here! And the food, though expensive, is heavy on comfort: They serve the best Tater Tots in the city. In an effort to up weekday business, the folks behind this mini-chain have instituted smart specials and activities. Their trivia nights have been selling out (two Time Out Kids editors tried their luck at the recent Saved by the Bell trivia night. Sadly they lost), and their food specials entice families to eat out more often. This week, you can enjoy free eggs all day with a buy one breakfast dish, get one free deal. Just print out and present the flyer. To get info on weekly specials delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for Big Daddy’s Insider’s Club.

Eating crepes stateside usually makes us long for the ones in Paris but we were pleasantly surprised by the treats at Yorkville Creperie on the Upper East Side. Kids will be wowed by the sweet selections, such as the “S’more”—chocolate, graham crackers crumbs and fluff—and the “PB&J”—creamy peanut butter with strawberry or grape jelly. Parents might be more inclined to go for the savory stuff: The “Roma” is filled with chicken and mozzarella cheese and topped with bruschetta. Plus, the open layout is perfect for strollers and little ones who don’t always stay in their seats. The eatery even hosts storytime sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 11am.

Photo: Imogen Brown

Back in 2006, our readers voted Park Slope the city’s most kid-friendly neighborhood (natch) and made note of the bustling stroller scene on Saturday mornings at local coffee spot The Tea Lounge. Needless to say, we were sad when the South Slope location of the parent-and-child hangout closed last summer due to a rent hike, and now we’re even sorrier to report that the java hut’s plans to expand to Brooklyn Heights have also been quashed. The Brooklyn Paper says that due to “ridiculous lease requests” by the building’s co-op board, the Tea Lounge was unable to sign on for an additional location. The timing is terrible: The Cobble Hill outpost closed just last week, which leaves only one Tea Lounge in Brooklyn on Union Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. According to the owner, business there isn’t exactly thriving, which makes us concerned for its future. We can’t imagine Park Slope without this chameleon cafe, which transforms from storytime spot to burlesque club on a weekly basis. So consider this a reminder to treat your kids to some hot beverages and a few rounds of Pac-Man on the lounge’s vintage console. You’ll help keep a local tot hot spot alive.