Your family’s calendar is already filling up with holiday parties…time to start shopping for cute kiddie clothes. Starting this Sunday, both NYC Firefly boutiques are hosting sales, offering 20% off select holiday dresses and formal wear. Even if you’ve got clothes to last through Christmas 2010, we suggest popping in, as large toy sets will also be discounted. 224 Front St between Beekman St and Peck Slip, 646-416-6560; 240 Seventh Ave between 4th and 5th Sts, Park Slope, 718-965-3535, fireflychildrensboutique.com.

Sure, you may end up blowing your budget on Halloween (although with our tips on making your own costumes and free or inexpensive events, there’s no reason why you should), but the deals below can help make this season a little easier on your wallet.

• 10% off items at Firefly Children’s Boutique October 1 - 8

The cute kids clothing store is hosting a clothing drive to benefit the John D.V. Salvador Foundation from October 1 - 8. Bring in donations of summer (yup, we said summer!) duds, and enjoy 10% off any one regular priced item. Start your spring cleaning now! 224 Front St between Beekman St and Peck Slip, 646-416-6560.

• Up to $50 off Britax products at Planet Kids through October 18

If you’re in the market for a new car seat, booster, stroller or infant carrier (or looking to buy a gift for one of your pregnant friends), Planet Kids is offering up to 50 bucks off all of its Britax products, both in store and online. It’s always nice to save on necessities! 191-193 Amsterdam Ave between 68th and 69th Sts, 212-362-3931 or 247 E 86th St between Second and Third Aves, 212-426-2040.

• 20% off tickets to The Selfish Giant through October 25

Venerable children’s theater company Literally Alive revives its musical adaption of Oscar Wilde’s classic tale about a gruff giant who purges his garden of kids, only to realize that their uninhibited joy was what made the flowers bloom, birds sing and seasons change. Use the code TONYKids when purchasing tickets online, over the phone 212-352-3101 or at the box office and receive a 20% discount.

• Up to 75% off children’s clothing at Bonpoint on October 28 - 29

Head to the Metropolitan Pavilion for super-saver deals on clothing from the French company. Item for both boys and girls ages newborn to tween will be up for grabs. Expect coats marked down hundreds of dollars and tons of winter-wear at a huge discount. 123 W 18th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves, fifth floor.

• Kids get in free on weekday afternoons to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! through October 29

When we native New Yorkers rush through Times Square, we rarely register the tourist spots. And that’s a shame, because our kids would probably love all the spectacular sights in places like Madame Tussauds and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Well, this month’s the perfect time to pay a visit to the latter, and not just because it’s Halloween. Mon-Thu 4-7pm (except Columbus Day!), Ripley’s is offering an “After Ghoul Special:” kids under 13 get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket for $26.95. Little goblins will be treated to Jelly Belly treats, kookily costumed staff and a 5:30pm Halloween storytime. Sounds like a scarily good deal. 234 W 42nd St between Broadway and Eighth Ave, 212-398-3133.

• $15 Halloween hairstyle at Cozy Cuts on October 31

Got a tot who needs his hair spookified on Halloween? Bring him to Cozy Cuts. The chain will perfect Junior’s coif for just $15—half of what the shop usually charges. Just head to one of its three locations, dressed in costume, of course—and the fearful ensemble will be topped off. Visit the website for locations and directions.

• Winter class discount at apple seeds with registration by October 31

Get your tot enrolled in one of apple seeds’ winter classes—including “Apples & Crafts”, “Bookworms” and “Lunch & A Show”—by October 31, and save up to $50. If you’re still looking to sign your kids up for fall classes, it’s not to late: The spot will offer pro-rated prices if you act now. 10 W 25th St between Broadway and Sixth Ave, 212-792-7590.

• 30% off selected kids costumes at the Children’s Place through October 31 (or while supplies last)
  

The Children’s Place has cute clothes and great deals all year long. That’s why we showcased them in our discount shopping guide. But they also have great holiday extras like adorable and affordable–not to mention machine washable–Halloween costumes. Right now, the chain’s offering a scarily good deal: 30% off selected costumes (which only cost $22.50-$29.50 full price) at all of their local locations through the end of the month (or while supplies last). Even if your kid already has an outfit for All Hallows’ Eve, it’s worth picking up an extra one or two. There are so many cool Halloween events this year, there’s no way your kid can wear the same ensemble to all of them!

• 40% Shrek tickets through November 8
  

The folks behind Shrek are offering more ogre-sized savings, and as someone who’s seen the show twice (once with my four-year-old, once with the husband), I highly recommend you take advantage of this offer. The show is hilarious and sweet (just try to make it out of the theater without buying a $15 Shrek-ear headband if you can). Buy two full-priced tickets to any available performance through Sunday November 8 and save 40 percent. There are also giveaways and special events after every show. Visit shrektoberfest.com for additional details and to watch hilarious webisodes starring various cast members.

• Save 65% on tickets to Magic and Zone through December 19

Catch stand-up comic-cum-magician, Rich Marotta, and his quirky bewigged assistant in Magic and Zone for 65% less. Individual tickets are $45, but you can snag a  family four pack for just $100 by using the code MAGICFAM. It’s a charming, low-key show. Under Marotta’s unassuming appearance and laid-back, Borscht Belt humor lies a heck of a trickster!

• Kids eat free on weeknights at The Moxie Spot - ongoing
  

Brooklyn Heights haven The Moxie Spot is already a popular local destination for families, due to its laid-back atmosphere, games, movie screenings, storytimes and other complimentary events. You can also add free food to the list, as children dine gratis Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm. Get a free kid’s combo, side pasta, regular mac & cheese, or plain pizza with the purchase of one adult dinner entree. The special applies to deliveries as well. 81–83 Atlantic Ave at Hicks St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718-923-9710.

For even more sweet deals, click here.

The kids are back in school, and after summer splurging, you want to make sure you get back on budget. The deals and discount below should help!

• Kids eat free at IKEA September 5 - 7

The ubiquitous Swedish chain has great taste…even when it comes to food. Yes, the stores have their own cafes, If you were thinking of hitting one of its local outposts this three-day Labor Day weekend, here’s an added incentive: Kids under 12 eat free, no adult purchase necessary. Certain restrictions may apply. May not be valid at every locations. Visit the website for additional details.

• Buy a family four-pack of tickets to Wintuk by Cirque du Soleil for only $199 through September 7

While the warm weather may have you feeling like winter is a long way off, the official start of the holiday season is only three short months away. You know what that means: Time to start planning! Family fun is probably a priority, and Wintuk by Cirque du Soleil—about a boy’s quest for snow as told through acrobatics, special effects and songs—should be on your must-do list. This enchanting spectacle, which plays the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden from November 11 through January 3, has quickly become a holiday classic. This year you can catch the show for less: A family four-pack of orchestra seats is just $199 (that’s a $199 savings!), and every additional ticket purchased is just $49.50 when you use the code TOKWFAM. Restrictions may apply.

• Free NY Waterway rides for kids under 12 through September 7

Kids clamoring for a boat ride but you don’t want to pay for anything pricier than the Staten Island Ferry? Well you’re in luck: A number of NY Waterway routes are absolutely free for children under 12. Kids ride gratis departing from the following locations:
- Manhattan’s Pier 78 at W 39th St
- New Jersey’s Port Imperial at Weehawken
- Edgewater Ferry Landing
- Hoboken’s 14th St Terminal
NY Waterway also offers complimentary bus service between the 39th St Terminal and popular locations throughout the city. Try being a tourist in your own city this summer! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of two kids per adult.  For schedules, prices and additional information call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• Sexy Green Soiree and 10% off at Pink Olive on September 16
  

This one’s for moms only! On Wednesday September 16 at 7pm, green lifestylist/Om Aroma founder Angela Jia Kim drops by the popular East Village boutique to school parents in purging toxins from their homes, and give out free samples. Folks who mention Time Out Kids will also receive 10% off anything they purchase. 439 E 9th St between First Ave and Avenue A, 212-780-0036.

• 50% off at the Kidini Fall/Winter Back to School Children’s Discount Designer Clothing Sale September 22 - 25
  

By now, you’ve probably bought your brood a bunch of back-to-school outfits, but why not splurge on a few more–or better yet, buy a size up for next year!  Kids’ clothing sale planner, Kidini, is hosting its massive annual fall event. Save 50% or more on designer duds for newborns to preteens Tue Sept 22-Fri Sep 25. Labels include Splendid Little, Splendid Tween, Ella Moss, Charabia,  Small Paul by Paul Frank, eyeSpy baby, Imps & Elfs,  Claesens, KicoKids,  Appaman,  Jeanine Johnsen,  Bambeeno Cashmere, Qi Cashmere and more. The hosts are offering an additional 10% off sales of $200 or more. Just mention that you read about the deal on TimeOutKids.com! Nancy Ney Studio, 620 Broadway between Bleecker and Houston Sts, Suite 2R. 917-653-3643. For schedule, visit kidiniclothes.com.

• A free gift and 10% off at Pink Olive on September 25

The Park Slope boutique is hosting one of its signature moms only nights. On Friday September 25, Brooklyn-based photographer Jennifer Causey and borough confectioners Whimsy & Spice will be presenting their wares. Folks who mention Time Out Kids will also receive 10% off anything they purchase as well as a free gift. 167 Fifth Ave between Lincoln and Berkley Pl, 718-398-2016.

• 10% off items at Firefly Children’s Boutique October 1 - 8

The cute kids clothing store is hosting a clothing drive to benefit the John D.V. Salvador Foundation from October 1 - 8. Bring in donations of summer (yup, we said summer!) duds, and enjoy 10% off any one regular priced item. Start your spring cleaning now! 224 Front St between Beekman St and Peck Slip, 646-416-6560.

• Buy one full-price ticket to Shrek, get one free through October 4
  

Happy SHREKtember! The folks behind Shrek are offering more ogre-sized savings, and as someone who’s seen the show twice (once with my four-year-old, once with the husband), I highly recommend you take advantage of this offer. The show is hilarious and sweet (just try to make it out of the theater without buying a $15 Shrek-ear headband if you can). Buy a full-price ticket to see the show between September 1 and October 4 and get a second ticket absolutely free. Valid for evening performances only. Other restrictions may apply. For more info, visit shrektember.com.

• 20% off tickets to The Selfish Giant through October 25

Venerable children’s theater company Literally Alive revives its musical adaption of Oscar Wilde’s classic tale about a gruff giant who purges his garden of kids, only to realize that their uninhibited joy was what made the flowers bloom, birds sing and seasons change. Use the code TONYKids when purchasing tickets online, over the phone 212-352-3101 or at the box office and receive a 20% discount.

• Save 65% on tickets to Magic and Zone through December 19

Catch stand-up comic-cum-magician, Rich Marotta, and his quirky bewigged assistant in Magic and Zone for 65% less. Individual tickets are $45, but you can snag a  family four pack for just $100 by using the code MAGICFAM. It’s a charming, low-key show. Under Marotta’s unassuming appearance and laid-back, Borscht Belt humor lies a heck of a trickster!

• Kids eat free on weeknights at The Moxie Spot - ongoing
  

Brooklyn Heights haven The Moxie Spot is already a popular local destination for families, due to its laid-back atmosphere, games, movie screenings, storytimes and other complimentary events. You can also add free food to the list, as children dine gratis Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm. Get a free kid’s combo, side pasta, regular mac & cheese, or plain pizza with the purchase of one adult dinner entree. The special applies to deliveries as well. 81–83 Atlantic Ave at Hicks St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718-923-9710.

For even more sweet deals, click here.

We’re all trying to spend less these days, but that doesn’t mean we want to stop living well. The sweet deals below help you continue to amuse and clothe your family without breaking the bank.

• Kids eat free on weeknights at The Moxie Spot

Brooklyn Heights haven The Moxie Spot is already a popular local destination for families, due to its laid-back atmosphere, games, movie screenings, storytimes and other complimentary events. You can also add free food to the list, as children dine gratis Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm. Get a free kid’s combo, side pasta, regular mac & cheese, or plain pizza with the purchase of one adult dinner entree. The special applies to deliveries as well. 81–83 Atlantic Ave at Hicks St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718-923-9710.

• $20 tickets to The Bully through August 2
  

The Vital Theatre Company revives its tuner about a smartypants and a bully who must find a common cause when they wind up at a new school. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• Save 30% on clothes at newforbaby.com through August 6

In honor of the cofounder/designer’s son’s first birthday, the online baby boutique newforbaby.com is offering 30% off its wears. Stock up on winter items–there are some adorable hoodies–and pick up pieces for as low as 2 bucks! Click here and enter the code G1 at checkout.

• Save 50% on parties at City Treehouse in August

City Treehouse is a truly exceptional playspace for younger kids. The water table, filled with fascinating toys, and a glorious tree-cum-slide provide hours of fun (just ask my three-year old!). If you’re in the market for a party space, the Chelsea tot spot is having a birthday blowout sale: The package has been reduced almost 50%, from $995 to just $500, and includes:
- Two hours exclusive use of facility
- Full décor, invitations, tables and chairs, supplies and set-up
- Up to 15 guest kids ($50 per additional child)
For more information, call 212-255-2050. 129A West 20th Street between Sixth and Seventh Aves.

• $10 tickets to the first preview of Bye Bye Birdie available on August 10 only
  

The Roundabout Theatre Company’s offering a super sweet deal on its upcoming Broadway revival of the classic family musical Bye Bye Birdie: $10 tickets to its first preview on Thursday September 10. Here’s the catch: The discounted tix will only be available for purchase at the Henry Miller Theater’s box office on one day: Monday August 10 beginning at noon. Still, we suspect camping out won’t be required. 124 W 43^rd St between Broadway and Sixth Aves.

• 20% off Stone Soup by the Literally Alive Children’s Theatre through August 16

The venerable kids’ theater company’s new musical is set in Revolutionary War America, as two lost soldiers stumble upon the “perfect” village while searching for food and shelter. Unfortunately, the townsfolk aren’t willing to share with these weary men until the soldiers begin to make their favorite meal: stone soup. Save 20% on tickets. Click here and use the code TONY09.

• Denim deals at the Children’s Place through August 26

The Children’s Place has cute clothes and good deals all year long. That’s why we showcased them in our discount shopping guide. Right now, the venerable chain is offering two pairs of denim for just $28, and sweetening the deal with a free graphic tee. Time to stock up before school starts!

• $5 off weekday “Sailgate” Cruises to Yankee Stadium through August 31

A boat ride and a baseball game, all in one day? Now that’s the way to spend your staycation. See the brand-new Yankee Stadium from a new perspective when you take NY Waterway’s Yankee Clipper cruise to da Bronx. Adults pay $17, kids under 12 $13 and kids under 3 nothin’ to cross over the East River. Enjoy the spectacular views, and avoid the crush of public transportation. For schedules and additional information, call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• $20 tickets to Pinkalicious, the Musical through August 31
  

Got a kid who’s always thinking pink? Then Pinkalicious, based on Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann’s popular book, is a must-see musical. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• Buy one full-price ticket to Shrek, receive up to three additional tickets at 50% off through September 6

The folks behind Shrek are offering ogre-sized savings this summer: Buy a full-price ticket to see the show between June 9 and September 6, and you can purchase up to three additional seats for the same performance for half price. Folks who take advantage of this deal will also receive discount coupons to a number of restaurants and attractions, including Applebee’s, ESPN Zone, Hard Rock Café, Mars 2112, Planet Hollywood, American Girl Place, BODIES… The Exhibition, Circle Line Tours, The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and Top of the Rock. Why not try being a tourist in your own town? For more info, visit shrekcation.com.

• Buy a family four-pack of tickets to Wintuk by Cirque du Soleil for only $199 through September 7

While the warm weather may have you feeling like winter is a long way off, the official start of the holiday season is only three short months away. You know what that means: Time to start planning! Family fun is probably a priority, and Wintuk by Cirque du Soleil—about a boy’s quest for snow as told through acrobatics, special effects and songs—should be on your must-do list. This enchanting spectacle, which plays the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden from November 11 through January 3, has quickly become a holiday classic. This year you can catch the show for less: A family four-pack of orchestra seats is just $199 (that’s a $199 savings!), and every additional ticket purchased is just $49.50 when you use the code TOKWFAM. Restrictions may apply.

• Free NY Waterway rides for kids under 12 through September 7

Kids clamoring for a boat ride but you don’t want to pay for anything pricier than the Staten Island Ferry? Well you’re in luck: A number of NY Waterway routes are absolutely free for children under 12. Kids ride gratis departing from the following locations:
- Manhattan’s Pier 78 at W 39th St
- New Jersey’s Port Imperial at Weehawken
- Edgewater Ferry Landing
- Hoboken’s 14th St Terminal
NY Waterway also offers complimentary bus service between the 39th St Terminal and popular locations throughout the city. Try being a tourist in your own city this summer! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of two kids per adult.  For schedules, prices and additional information call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• Save 65% on tickets to Magic and Zone through December 19

Catch stand-up comic-cum-magician, Rich Marotta, and his lovely assistant in Magic and Zone for 65% less. Individual tickets are $45, but you can snag a  family four pack for just $100 by using the code MAGICFAM.

For even more sweet deals, click here.

We’re all trying to spend less these days, but that doesn’t mean we want to stop living well. The sweet deals below help you continue to amuse and clothe your family without breaking the bank.

• Kids eat free on weeknights at The Moxie Spot

Brooklyn Heights haven The Moxie Spot is already a popular local destination for families, due to its laid-back atmosphere, games, movie screenings, storytimes and other complimentary events. You can also add free food to the list, as children dine gratis Mon-Thu 5:30pm-8:30pm. Get a free kid’s combo, side pasta, regular mac & cheese, or plain pizza with the purchase of one adult dinner entree. The special applies to deliveries as well. 81–83 Atlantic Ave at Hicks St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, 718-923-9710.

• Up to 50% off Mini Boden kids clothing

If you have a kid, you probably get the Mini Boden catalog in the mail. I have no idea how they found me, but they did, and I’ve always flipped through its colorful pages with a heavy sigh, because there was no way I could afford the adorable wears. That’s why I was tickled pink (and green and yellow and blue) when I got an email about the line’s blowout sale. Visit boden.com to find great deals on all of their stock (adult clothes are on sale too!) It’s unclear how long the sale lasts, so if you’d like to take advantage, do so soon.

• 10% off all summer clothing at Corduroy Kids through July 11
  

It seems like summer just arrived, and yet this Brooklyn boutique of cute kids clothing already needs to make room for its fall fashion. Drop by either location and enjoy 10% off all summer duds. Time to stock up for next year! 613 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, 718-622-4145; 231 5th Ave, Brooklyn, 718-789-2044.

• Up to 90% off spring/summer kids’ clothes at the Kidini Mini-Sale July 22

Kidini is offering 30 to 40% off already discounted tot couture. 291 8th St, between Fifth and Sixth Aves, ground floor, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 917-653-3643.

• Save 20% on El Pequeno Artista’s Bilingual Summer Program through July 24

Dying for your kid to learn a second language? You’re in luck. El Pequeno Artista’s Bilingual Summer Program is offering a 20% discount off its July sessions. Sign your little linguist up for one of the first three weeks of Spanish camp and pay just $400. That’s $100 off! It’s not all language and no play: Participants also visit a local pool, play soccer, and participate in art, dance and music. Camp runs Jul 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. 249 20th St at Fifth Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718-965-1406.

• Spend $30 at The Children’s Place and get a backpack for $7.50 through July 27
  

While kids are thinking about heading to the beach, retailers are thinking about heading back to school. (Way to plan ahead!) In honor of the impending academic year, The Children’s Place is offering backpacks for 50% to folks who spend $30 or more. Just don’t tell the kids. You’ll spoil their fun!

• Free admission for kids 12 and under to Madame Tussauds through July 31

In honor of its newest figure, SpongeBob SquarePants, the Times Square tourist spot is offering free admission to kids 12 and under from Wed July 15 to Fri July 31—if their entire family comes decked out in yellow. C’mon, we know you have it in you! After all, if the Man with the Yellow Hat and Dick Tracy can do it… Madame Tussauds New York, 234 W 42nd St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, 800-246-8872.

• Save 30% on clothes at newforbaby.com through August 6

In honor of the cofounder/designer’s son’s first birthday, the online baby boutique newforbaby.com is offering 30% off its wears. Stock up on winter items–there are some adorable hoodies–and pick up pieces for as low as 2 bucks! Click here and enter the code G1 at checkout.

• Save 50% on parties at City Treehouse in August

City Treehouse is a truly exceptional playspace for younger kids. The water table, filled with fascinating toys, and a glorious tree-cum-slide provide hours of fun (just ask my three-year old!). If you’re in the market for a party space, the Chelsea tot spot is having a birthday blowout sale: The package has been reduced almost 50%, from $995 to just $500, and includes:
- Two hours exclusive use of facility
- Full décor, invitations, tables and chairs, supplies and set-up
- Up to 15 guest kids ($50 per additional child)
For more information, call 212-255-2050. 129A West 20th Street between Sixth and Seventh Aves.

• $20 tickets to The Bully through August 2
  

The Vital Theatre Company revives its tuner about a smartypants and a bully who must find a common cause when they wind up at a new school. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• $10 tickets to the first preview of Bye Bye Birdie available on August 10 only
  

The Roundabout Theatre Company’s offering a super sweet deal on its upcoming Broadway revival of the classic family musical Bye Bye Birdie: $10 tickets to its first preview on Thursday September 10. Here’s the catch: The discounted tix will only be available for purchase at the Henry Miller Theater’s box office on one day: Monday August 10 beginning at noon. Still, we suspect camping out won’t be required. 124 W 43^rd St between Broadway and Sixth Aves.

• 20% off Stone Soup by the Literally Alive Children’s Theatre through August 16

The venerable kids’ theater company’s new musical is set in Revolutionary War America, as two lost soldiers stumble upon the “perfect” village while searching for food and shelter. Unfortunately, the townsfolk aren’t willing to share with these weary men until the soldiers begin to make their favorite meal: stone soup. Save 20% on tickets. Click here and use the code TONY09.

• $5 off weekday “Sailgate” Cruises to Yankee Stadium through August 31

A boat ride and a baseball game, all in one day? Now that’s the way to spend your staycation. See the brand-new Yankee Stadium from a new perspective when you take NY Waterway’s Yankee Clipper cruise to da Bronx. Adults pay $17, kids under 12 $13 and kids under 3 nothin’ to cross over the East River. Enjoy the spectacular views, and avoid the crush of public transportation. For schedules and additional information, call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• $20 tickets to Pinkalicious, the Musical through August 31
  

Got a kid who’s always thinking pink? Then Pinkalicious, based on Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann’s popular book, is a must-see musical. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• Buy one full-price ticket to Shrek, receive up to three additional tickets at 50% off through September 6

The folks behind Shrek are offering ogre-sized savings this summer: Buy a full-price ticket to see the show between June 9 and September 6, and you can purchase up to three additional seats for the same performance for half price. Folks who take advantage of this deal will also receive discount coupons to a number of restaurants and attractions, including Applebee’s, ESPN Zone, Hard Rock Café, Mars 2112, Planet Hollywood, American Girl Place, BODIES… The Exhibition, Circle Line Tours, The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and Top of the Rock. Why not try being a tourist in your own town? For more info, visit shrekcation.com.

• Free NY Waterway rides for kids under 12 through September 7

Kids clamoring for a boat ride but you don’t want to pay for anything pricier than the Staten Island Ferry? Well you’re in luck: A number of NY Waterway routes are absolutely free for children under 12. Kids ride gratis departing from the following locations:
- Manhattan’s Pier 78 at W 39th St
- New Jersey’s Port Imperial at Weehawken
- Edgewater Ferry Landing
- Hoboken’s 14th St Terminal
NY Waterway also offers complimentary bus service between the 39th St Terminal and popular locations throughout the city. Try being a tourist in your own city this summer! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of two kids per adult.  For schedules, prices and additional information call 1-800-533-3779 or visit nywaterway.com.

• Save 65% on tickets to Magic and Zone through December 19

Catch stand-up comic-cum-magician, Rich Marotta, and his lovely assistant in Magic and Zone for 65% less. Individual tickets are $45, but you can snag a  family four pack for just $100 by using the code MAGICFAM.

For even more sweet deals, click here.

We’re all trying to spend less these days, but that doesn’t mean we want to stop living well. The sweet deals below help you continue to amuse and clothe your family without breaking the bank.

• Up to 40 % off Splendid & Ella Moss kids’ clothes at the Kidini Sale June 1
  

Kids’ clothing sale planner, Kidini, is hosting its third May sale, featuring up to 40% off Splendid & Ella Moss wears. Smyth Hotel, 85 West Broadway at Chambers St, 917-653-3643. Tell the concierge you’re going to the Kidini Sale and they will insert the key card in the elevator to take you to the Thompson Suite.

• $10 off egg baby apparel at The Mini Social through June 3
  

Too busy to hit a sample sale? No problem. The Mini Social website brings discount shopping to you with its weekly virtual sales. Founded by moms for moms and their kids, the site offers up to 60% off high-end wears, and even donates a portion of its proceeds to charity. It’s free to join, and for every friend you refer who signs up and orders, you receive a $10 shopping credit. From May 27-Jun 3, the site will host an egg baby sale, and Time Out Kids readers can save an additional $10 off the already discounted prices. Just use the code TimeOut at check out. Being Social has its dividends!

• Up to 40 % off Splendid & Ella Moss kids’ clothes at the Kidini Mini-Sale June 4
  

Kids’ clothing sale planner, Kidini, is hosting yet another sale, featuring up to 40% off Splendid & Ella Moss wears. Shoreham Hotel
33 W 55th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves, 917-653-3643.

• 25% off apparel at Citibabes June 8 - 12
  

Celebrated downtown play space Citibabes is hosting a kids’ clothing sale at an uptown “pop-up” location. Pick up smart attire on the Upper East Side for stylist tots ages six months to six years for a lot less than you would pay retail. Available labels include Marie Chantal, Okkies, Splendid, Simple Kids and more. 917 Madison Ave between 75th and 76th Sts.

• Marie Chantal Sample Sale June 17 - 19
  

Got haute couture kid? Then check out the Marie Chantal sample sale. All items are marked down at least 50%, and some wears are going for even less, including PJs for $25, newborn items starting at $15 and summer dresses for $45-50. Warning: no strollers allowed in the building. 526 Seventh Ave, between 38th and 39th Sts, 9th Fl, 212-274-1100

• 50% off girls’ clothing at mysaurette.net through June 30
  

The children’s wears at mysaurette.net are absolutely dear…which is why they come at a dear price. But that doesn’t mean you can’t pick up some designer dresses for your darling daughter at a discount. The online retailer is offering 50% off its spring/summer collection through the end of the month. Just use the code SAURSP50 at check out. 

• Buy one ticket, get one free to Madame Tussauds through June 30

Yes, we know, Madame Tussauds seems like it’s just for tourists, but have you ever been inside? The wax figures are incredibly (and at times, creepily!) real and frankly, visiting this iconic New York museum is the only way you’ll ever rub shoulders with, say, Brad, Angelina or Johnny. Now there’s an added incentive to take your kids: Zac Efron has joined the wax ranks alongside the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus. Your tween’s head just may explode. Now through the end of June, if you buy a full-price adult all-access pass, you get one free admission. Just click here, print out the coupon and present it at the time of purchase. Discount is not valid for advance ticket purchases. Good for up to 3 transactions. Cannot be combined with any other offers. 234 W 42nd St between Seventh and Eighth Aves.

• $100 Curious Jane summer camp through June 30

The brainchild of an industrial designer, educator and mother to daughters, the all-girls camp Curious Jane offers a variety of themed weekly installments, including Lab Scientist, Animal Nature and Why Buildings Stand Up. Enroll your daughter for two or more weeks by June 30 and receive $100 off tuition. Contact Samantha Murphy and let her know you heard about this discount via Time Out Kids! Call 800-883-2540 or email samantha@girlsdreamoutloud.com.

• $200 off classes at Hi-Art through July 1

In honor of HiArts’s 13th birthday, the studio is offering fall workshops at 1997 prices. Register for classes from manga to painting to film at $200 off the regular price through July 1. 939 Eighth Avenue, Studio 4A, 212-757-7565. Registration required. Call or email hiart@earthlink.net.

• Save 20% on El Pequeno Artista’s Bilingual Summer Program through July 24

Dying for your kid to learn a second language? You’re in luck. El Pequeno Artista’s Bilingual Summer Program is offering a 20% discount off its July sessions. Sign your little linguist up for one of the first three weeks of Spanish camp and pay just $400. That’s $100 off! It’s not all language and no play: Participants also visit a local pool, play soccer, and participate in art, dance and music. Camp runs Jul 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. 249 20th St at Fifth Ave, Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718-965-1406.

• $20 tickets to The Bully through August 2
  

The Vital Theatre Company revives its tuner about a smartypants and a bully who must find a common cause when they wind up at a new school. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• $20 tickets to Pinkalicious, the Musical through August 31
  

Got a kid who’s always thinking pink? Then Pinkalicious, based on Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann’s popular book, is a must-see musical. You can purchase $20 tickets to most performances. Click here and use the code PKSUMMER3.

• Buy one full-price ticket to Shrek, receive up to three additional tickets at 50% off through September 6

The folks behind Shrek are offering ogre-sized savings this summer: Buy a full-price ticket to see the show between June 9 and September 6, and you can purchase up to three additional seats for the same performance for half price. Folks who take advantage of this deal will also receive discount coupons to a number of restaurants and attractions, including Applebee’s, ESPN Zone, Hard Rock Café, Mars 2112, Planet Hollywood, American Girl Place, BODIES… The Exhibition, Circle Line Tours, The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and Top of the Rock. Why not try being a tourist in your own town? For more info, visit shrekcation.com.

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We’re all trying to spend less these days, but that doesn’t mean we want to stop living well. The sweet deals below help you continue to amuse and clothe your family without breaking the bank.

• Up to 80 % off kids’ clothes at the Kidini Sale May 5-7
  

Kids’ clothing sale planner, Kidini, is hosting a massive event. Save up to 80% on spring and summer designer duds for newborns to preteens Tue May 5-Thu May 7. Labels include Small Paul by Paul Frank, Okkies, CoolChange, Wonderboy, eyeSpy baby, Claesens, Appaman, Skip Hop, Sharksuit, KicoKids and more. For the last day of the sale, the hosts are offering an additional 30% off the already discounted prices. Just mention that you read about the deal on Time Out Kids! Nancy Ney Studio, 620 Broadway between Bleecker and Houston Sts, Suite 2R. 917-653-3643.

• 25% off purchases at Still Hip on May 7

Brooklyn resale boutique Still Hip is throwing a mamas mixer on May 7 in honor of Mother’s Day. In addition to entertainment and services provided by some multi-talented moms–including baked goodies, tunes and even massages!–partygoers get 25% off all purchases from 7-8pm. 283 Grand Ave at Clifton Pl, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. 718-398-0008.

• Sample sale at Kicokids May 8-9

Speaking of Kicokids‘ wears, the high-end kids’ clothing boutique is having a massive sample sale Fri May 8-Sat May 9. Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave at 16th St, 212-675-5426.

• Jewelry trunk show at Pink Olive Boutique May 9
  

Listen up moms (and dads!) Whimsical Park Slope boutique, Pink Olive, is having a Mother’s Day shopping event one day before the holiday. Brooklyn designer Atsuyo et Akiko will be showcasing her new jewelry, so pick up a gorgeous gift for mama while indulging in Bcakeny.com cupcakes. 167 Fifth Ave between Lincoln and Berkley Pls, Park Slope, Brooklyn. 718-398-2016

• $5 off purchases of $30 or more at Firefly Children’s Boutique through May 15
  

The discount kids’ clothing and toy store, Firefly Children’s Boutique, is offering even better prices at both of its locations this month: Spend $30 or more and you’ll get $5 off. Print out the online coupon, or just mention the deal at checkout. 224 Front St between Beekman St and Peck Slip. 646-416 6560; 240 Seventh Ave between 4th and 5th Sts, Park Slope, Brooklyn. 718-965-3535.

• Up to 50% off at Kid O May 16-17
  

Funky children’s toy shop, Kid O in the West Village, is having a blowout sale. Save up to 50% off selected items Sat May 16 and Sun May 17. 123 W 10th St at Greenwich Ave, 212-366-5436.

Save up to 30% on tickets to the Big Apple Circus May 16 - 31

We here at Time Out Kids are big fans of the Big Apple Circus, and we particularly love the troupe’s latest show, Play On! (Just check out our rave review!) If you missed the spectacle when it played at Lincoln Center earlier this year, you’re in luck: Big Apple Circus is reprising Play On! this month at Cunningham Park in Queens, and you can save up to 30% on tickets to selected performances. Click here and use the TONY, or call 888-541-3750 and say TONY. Restrictions may apply.

• Up to 80 % off kids’ clothes at the Kidini Sale May 18
  

Kids’ clothing sale planner, Kidini, is hosting a follow up its massive event earlier this month. For one day only, save up to 80% on designer duds for children. Shoreham Hotel, 33 W 55th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves,
1st floor Skylight Conference room, 917-653-3643.

• 50-70% off apparel at Citibabes May 19 - 22

Celebrated Soho play space Citibabes is hosting a blowout clothing sale. Pick up smart attire for stylist tots ages six months to six years for a fraction of what you would pay retail. Available labels include Marie Chantal, Okkies, Splendid, Simple Kids and more. 52 Mercer St between Grand and Broome Sts, 212-334-5440 ext. 104.

• 10% off purchases at ThePuzzleCastle.com through May 30

Got a puzzle-loving kid? Probably. Children of all ages and stages love these brain ticklers, from simple wooden shape sorters to 5,000-piece mind teasers. The Puzzle Castle, which offers thousands of puzzles organized by age, brand and theme, is offering Time Out Kids‘ readers a 10% discount on all of its stock. They even sell personalized puzzles (perfect for a present for Junior). Just enter the code TIMEOUT when you checkout.

• 40% off tickets to The Night of the Butterfly through May 31

We gave the new kids’ musical, The Night of the Butterfly, a rave review…except for its fairly steep $25 tickets. Well, you can snag seats for just 15 bucks with this special 40% discount offer. Just say NBSPECIAL at the Bleecker Street Theatre box office or click here and enter that promotional code. 45 Bleecker St at Lafayette St. 212-239-6200.

• $10 admission and free skate rental at Sky Rink on Sundays through May 31

We’re not going to lie: Chelsea Piers’ Sky Rink, gorgeous as it is, has a pretty hefty price: $13 for adults, $10.50 for kids plus a $7.50 skate rental fee. But on Sundays through May 31, the athletic complex is giving winter-sports enthusiasts a big break, with $10 admission and free skate rental from 1-3:50pm. Visit the website for more info. Pier 61, 23rd St at the Hudson River. 212-336-6100.

• Buy one ticket, get one free to Bob the Builder LIVE! through May 31

If you’ve got a Bob the Builder loving babe, you can “reduce” the price you pay to catch his live stage show, which plays the Beacon Theatre for three performances May 30-31. Just click here and use code CANDO. Offer valid on $50 and $40 tickets only. Other restrictions may apply.

• 10% discount off Theatre Arts Center’s Musical Theater and Dance Camp through June 1

At the Theatre Arts Center’s Musical Theater and Dance summer day camp, little scene stealers tackle an array of performance classes, including acting, dance (tap, jazz and hip-hop), singing, on-camera and improv, led by professionals from Broadway, regional theater, film and television. Campers ages 8 to 11 who register by June 1 can receive a 10% discount by mentioning Time Out Kids. Admission based on audition and restrictions may apply. Professional Performing Arts Center at the Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Ave between Springfield and Cloverdale Blvds, Bayside, Queens (718-595-2905, theatreartscenter.com). Camp runs July 6–Aug 2, Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. $1,600. Audition required. Ages 7 to 19.

• $20 off appointments at the Prenatal Massage Center of Manhattan through June 1
  

The Prenatal Massage Center of Manhattan, which recently opened on the Upper West Side, is offering $20 discount off first time appointments through June 1. Visit the website for details on services. 123 W 79th St between Amsterdam and Columbus Aves, Suite LL2. 917-359-8176.

• Buy one ticket, get one free to Madame Tussauds through June 30

Yes, we know, Madame Tussauds seems like it’s just for tourists, but have you ever been inside? The wax figures are incredibly (and at times, creepily!) real and frankly, visiting this iconic New York museum is the only way you’ll ever rub shoulders with, say, Brad, Angelina or Johnny. Now there’s an added incentive to take your kids: Zac Efron has joined the wax ranks alongside the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus. Your tween’s head just may explode. Now through the end of June, if you buy a full-price adult all-access pass, you get one free admission. Just click here, print out the coupon and present it at the time of purchase. Discount is not valid for advance ticket purchases. Good for up to 3 transactions. Cannot be combined with any other offers. 234 W 42nd St between Seventh and Eighth Aves.

• $10 off egg baby apparel at The Mini Social May 27 - June 3
  

Too busy to hit a sample sale? No problem. The Mini Social website brings discount shopping to you with its weekly virtual sales. Founded by moms for moms and their kids, the site offers up to 60% off high-end wears, and even donates a portion of its proceeds to charity. It’s free to join, and for every friend you refer who signs up and orders, you receive a $10 shopping credit. From May 27-Jun 3, the site will host an egg baby sale, and Time Out Kids readers can save an additional $10 off the already discounted prices. Just use the code TimeOut at check out. Being Social has its dividends!

• $100 Curious Jane summer camp through June 30

The brainchild of an industrial designer, educator and mother to daughters, the all-girls camp Curious Jane offers a variety of themed weekly installments, including Lab Scientist, Animal Nature and Why Buildings Stand Up. Enroll your daughter for two or more weeks by June 30 and receive $100 off tuition. Contact Samantha Murphy and let her know you heard about this discount via Time Out Kids! Call 800-883-2540 or email samantha@girlsdreamoutloud.com.

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