On Sunday February 3rd, Tony® Award nominee John Tartaglia along with his friends the Sprites from Disney Channel's hit Playhouse Disney kids' television series "Johnny and the Sprites" will take the stage of Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street, NYC) for a very special live musical celebration for the whole family. JOHNNY AND THE SPRITES LIVE – A SPOFULOUS BROADWAY CONCERT a one day only event will play one performance at 5:00 PM only, with all proceeds benefiting Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS. Join Johnny and the Sprites for an evening of songs and stories featuring faces familiar to fans of the popular TV show--enter here to win FOUR FREE TICKETS to the show!

NYMETROPARENTS is giving away family four-packs to see The Wiggles on Friday, August 21 at 3pm! The most beloved family entertainment band in the world, The Wiggles, are setting out on their wildest adventure to date. The fab four from down under are back with a brand new live show! This spectacular musical extravaganza will showcase old favorites as well as their latest hit “Monkey Man” featuring Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue from their most recent album “The Wiggles Go Bananas”.

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Learn about the environment with the PBS Kids show, "It's a Big Big World". The show has two new DVDs, "Safe and Sound? and "The World Needs You." NYMetroParenta and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment are giving away 5 copies of each DVD;

Win Disney Sing It: Pop Hits for Wii! One lucky winner will receive this video-based karaoke video game, which allows players to sing their favorite pop hits from the likes of Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, Jesse McCartney, Colbie Caillat, and more! Perform to songs and videos by the hottest pop stars, or team up to compete in multi-player performance battles with your friends. You can also practice vocal exercises in Sing It Pro and take your singing to the next level. Game comes with a Logitech® microphone. Makes a great gift, just in time for Christmas! Enter below before December 18 to win!

Win a basket of light-up Firefly goodies, inclduing foaming soap, toothbrushes, thermometer and 'MouthSwoosh'.

Print out this classic Green Eggs and Ham image, color it in as creatively as you like, and mail it to us! Three winners will be selected to receive a FREE three-month subscription to Early Moments' Dr. Seuss & His Friends Book Club, a $180 value. The prize pack includes a welcome package featuring a colorful Cat in the Hat "I Love To Read" tote bag, three hardcover titles, and two subsequent monthly shipments of two books each.

Enter a photo of Dad and the kids together for a chance to win four tickets to Spamalot

Find the words hidden below, then check your answers. Enter to win a Nintendo DS Lite, plus the new Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia game, with a combined retail value of $180.

In commemoration of the 140th anniversary of Mohonk Mountain House, near New Paltz, you and your family can win a getaway by submitting your best family vacation photograph. The grand prize includes a two-night stay at Mohonk for a family of four (two adults and two children) between January and March 2009, with three meals daily, afternoon tea and cookies, and resort activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (weather permitting), ice skating in the open air pavilion, swimming in the indoor heated pool, and more. Special anniversary events will enhance your stay at Mohonk Mountain House. Post your photos by October 15; winner will be chosen by October 30.

Grand Prize: (1) lucky winner and a guest will attend the cast recording session of The Little Mermaid and meet Alan Menken. They will also receive a pair of tickets to see The Little Mermaid. Runner Up Prizes: (5) runner ups will receive the cast album autographed by Alan Menken as well as a pair of tickets to the show. The winner will be announced 12-05! For rules and how to enter, visit http://www.broadwayworld.com/mermaid

NYMETROPARENTS is giving away 20 four-pack tickets for the Long Island Pet Expo at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood from September 11-13! Enter here to win.

Get a Mother’s Day makeover, courtesy of Suave! Win a bag full of 10 new products from Suave, including: Vibrant Shine Shampoo and Conditioner, Vibrant Shine Mist and Hairspray and new formula Advanced Therapy Lotion.

New Mommy Giveaway Get set to breastfeed with Lansinoh essentials. Our fabulous new mommy giveaway includes the Lansinoh Double Electric Breast Pump and new Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump, both great if mom returns to work, or wants to let dad give a bottle. There?s also lanolin to relieve nipple soreness; Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads; Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags and Bottles; and Lansinoh Clean & Condition Cloths; a copy of the book, Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two, by William Sears and Martha Sears, and a water bottle so mom can stay hydrated, all in a chic black diaper bag. For more information on the products, go to www.lansinoh.com. Approximate retail value: $250

Win Katelyn, the figure skater, one of the newest girls from Our Generation Dolls. Katelyn is an 18-inch poseable doll that comes with two outfits - you can bundle her up for winter in her earmuffs and vest or strap on her skates and leotard to get her ready to compete. Like the other Our Generation pals, she comes with her own storybook, "Blizzard on Moose Mountain" - a 100-page hardcover book that tells Katelyn's unique story and recounts her adventures on the ice. As kids read along with her story, they will learn how her other accessories - including an iPod, three gold medals, and a bouquet of flowers - come into play. Enter below by January 12 to win!

Whose kids are cuter than yours? No one's! So enter a recent birthday party photo of your child in the NYMetroParents Birthday Photo Contest. One winner will receive $500 from NYMetroParents! Five additional winners will have their photos featured in our April issue. DO NOT ENTER HERE! To enter, visit: nymetroparents.com/birthdaycontest

Win tickets for one adult and one child ($60 value) for the Role Mommy event at the Ritz Carlton on Saturday, January 24. There, you’ll get the chance to meet a celebrity nanny, as well as children and tween book authors. Vendors with various products and services for parents and kids will be on hand and a special tween musical group will make an appearance. You’ll also receive a special goody bag filled with gifts for moms and kids, valued at over $150! Brunch will be served.

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What are some of your new mommy tips? Go to www.nymetroparents.com and tell us. We will publish the top tips in our December issue and two lucky moms will win gift bags from Role Mommy. Your ‘swag bag’ will be filled with earrings, skin care products, lingerie that smoothes your curves, and more.

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Win free VIP passes to the Gal to Gal fundraiser, October 2, 6-8pm. Proceeds from the event benefit the Gal to Gal Foundation, which helps families battling Stage IV breast cancer. To buy tickets, go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/widget.swf?xmlfile=http://www.eventbrite.com/widget/user_list_events/102663650

Serve on the first online WDW moms panel to share your knowdlege of Walt Disney World and win a family vacation to WDW. Apply at www.disneyworldmoms.com

NYMetroparents and Disney Interactive are giving away five copies of the new Wii game, Disney’s Enchanted Journey ($39.99 retail value). Nintendo Wii console sold separately. One entry per family.

Parenting is the Most Important Job in America Mother's Day Contest...Win! * $1,000 Get-Away Weekend in New England (25 B&Bs to choose from) * Limousine Ride & Dinner for 2 at Ben Benson's Steak House in NYC * His and Her Watches

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In honor of Black History Month, NYMetroParents is giving away 6 copies of the "Underground Railroad Escape to Freedom Game." This new board game provides a visual, interactive, and fun way to learn about the Underground Railroad. Please fill in all fields of the entry form.

Win a great set of DVDs. Our March giveaway has 7 titles: Dr. Dolittle 4: Tail to the Chief Mrs. Doubtfire behind the Seams Edition The Seeker Dennis the Menace: Trouble Trouble Everywhere Strawberry Shortcake: Big Country Fun Pink Panther: The Inspector Ice Age The Meltdown Retail value of each 7 DVD set is $130

Symphony Space kicks off its 2009/2010 season of family programming Saturday, Oct. 3, with folksinger Elizabeth Mitchell, and three lucky winners will receive a family four-pack of tickets to the show - a $100 value! Mitchell will add an Indie twist on her renditions of classic songs by Woody Guthrie, Bob Marley, and even The Velvet Underground. Her crowd-pleasing melodies will invite the entire audience to sing along! Mitchell's performance is part of Symphony Space's JUST KIDDING series this fall, which includes music, theater, and dance performances, Kids’ Films, and the Thalia Kids’ Book Club. Symphony Space is located at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street. For more information on the show, click here. Just fill out the form below to enter! Winners will be notified Oct. 1.

Get ready as Thomas and Friends returns to the Beacon Theatre, April 17 – 19 (9 performances!) with an ALL NEW, live musical adventure: Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes to Town. When Thomas makes a big mistake, all the engines on the Island of Sodor must work together to prepare for the exciting event under the Big Top, and, Thomas must prove he's a really useful engine once again. With thrilling adventures along the way, Percy, James, Gordon, and of course, Thomas, join with Sir Topham Hatt and the townspeople from the Island of Sodor, to welcome a colorful cast of circus performers in an engaging story that demonstrates the importance of friendship and cooperation. 2 winners will each receive a family four-pack of tickets.

Win an exclusive backstage tour of Broadway's super hit musical MARY POPPINS, plus four orchestra tickets to the show! Based on one of the best-loved movies of all time, MARY POPPINS is now in its 4th acclaimed year at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Experience the show that has dazzled and delighted almost 2 million people of all ages with its enchanting mixture of timeless songs, irresistible story, and spectacular stagecraft.

Be smarter than your 5th grader! NYMetroparents is giving away 5 Nintendo DS lite gaming systems, with the new game, Brain Age 2.

Madame Tussauds New York, the world-renowned wax attraction, takes you beyond your wildest dreams and makes you the star of the show! Sing, dance and mingle with over 200 wax celebrities in 85,000 square feet of interactive entertainment located in the heart of Times Square. NEW AT MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK! CINEMA 4D - Long gone are the days of watching standard two dimensional films. Experience Cinema 4D, the new ultra-sensory 4D theater that delivers amazing 3D technology with the latest in 4D special effects including wind and snow. ELI MANNING - Wish you could be on the field with the Super Bowl MVP? Live your football dream with Madame Tussauds’ newest wax star and show your Big Blue pride! 15 winners will receive a pair of tickets to MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK!

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NYMetroParents is teaming up with Early Moments to give a few lucky readers a three-month subscription to Baby Einstein Playful Discoveries Book Club! Each prize includes a welcome package featuring Baby Einstein books, a tote bag, discovery cards with a ring and tether, a parent guide, and the Language Nursery audio CD, which introduces your baby to both classical music and seven foreign languages. After three free months, you'll have no obligation to pay or continue your membership. Baby Einstein books aim to make learning a fun and interactive experience for babies and toddlers, while instilling a love of reading at an early age. Enter below by December 12 to win! Early Moments is a new company, with a new approach to early literacy and children's book clubs. But it's also an old friend, which has been publishing children's books and operating book clubs for more than 45 years. It supports programs by brands such as Dr. SeussTM, Disney, and Baby Einstein®. Early Moments strives to find fun, creative, and educational ways to make reading a central component of a child's life. The company is committed to being an early literacy resource and encourages parents to read with their child every day, make sure he/she has relevant and engaging books, and set an example as a reader, in order to help promote lifelong reading in their child. For more information, visit www.earlymoments.com.

Win four free tickets to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Madison Square Garden!

Win a copy of the new DVD Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, set to be released March 2! The world’s most beloved and inquisitive monkey is back in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, the fun-filled sequel to the hit animated movie. Join Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat as they set out on a madcap cross-country adventure to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. Along the way, this unlikely trio faces all types of comic calamities and colorful characters. But in the end, they learn that with family, friends, and determination, you can achieve anything. Featuring the voices of Tim Curry, Matt Lauer, Jamie Kennedy and Jerry Lewis. Rated G. Enter below before March 2!

Enter to win Nielsen-Massey Vanillas' new cookbook, "A Century of Flavor" The delightful aromas that waft from the kitchen during this holiday season will undoubtedly be associated with fond food memories. The holidays are a perfect time to create flavorful memories with your family and loved ones. Nielsen-Massey Vanillas "A Century of Flavor" cookbook provides moms with a variety of holiday recipes, including Vanilla Carmel Corn Crunch, which can be made with your young chef, and Creamy Vanilla Sweet Potatoes, a perfect side to your family’s main course. This vanilla-inspired cookbook, published by family-owned Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, celebrates the exciting nuances of one of America’s most-loved and versatile ingredients – pure vanilla. It is filled with 50 of the most tantalizing recipes, highlighting the intricate, yet delicate flavors of pure vanilla, and is written for the novice cook as well as the seasoned chef. Nielsen-Massey Vanillas is a 100-year-old manufacturer of the finest extracts in the world. For more information, visit www.nielsenmassey.com. So crank up the holiday tunes and get cooking with your loved ones! Enter before December 21 to win.

Nymetroparents is giving away 10 copies of the new DVD, Gracie, on DVD September 18. Also win a Ballmania Soccer Ball twist off lip balm! For a chance to win, and be added to our weekly e-newsletter, go to nymetroparents.com.

Win a copy of Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!'s second movie, "Wubb Idol," out on DVD Oct. 13. Five lucky winners can follow the loveable Wubbzy on his newest full-length adventure featuring Beyonce Knowles in her first-ever voiceover appearance. Beyonce is the voice of Shine, lead singer of the Wubb Girlz - the most awesome girl band in the land! Watch Wubbzy compete in the Wuzzleburg Idol contest for a chance to perform with the Wubb Girlz in Wuzzlewood.

Win a Family Four-Pack of Tickets to an Advanced Screening of "The Spy Next Door" in NYC! The family action comedy "The Spy Next Door" stars Jackie Chan as Bob Ho, an undercover CIA superspy who decides to give up his career in espionage to settle down with his next-door neighbor and girlfriend, Gillian (Amber Valletta). But Bob has one more mission to complete before Gillian agrees to marry him: winning over her three opinionated kids. When Gillian suddenly has to leave town, Bob volunteers to babysit the children so he can earn their approval. But when one of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret formula from his computer, Bobs archenemy, a Russian terrorist, moves in for the attack, forcing Bob to juggle the roles of spy and prospective stepfather in the most challenging mission of his career!

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Win a pair of tickets to BODIES. . . THE EXHIBITION! 20 human specimens, 200 organs and over 2000 fascinating facts about the body. Through the respectful display of whole body specimens and individual organs, BODIES. . . THE EXHIBITION provides a phenomenal view of the phenomenon we call the human body. Don¹t miss this fascinating exhibition that promises to change the way you view yourself forever. 10 winners will receive a pair of tickets to BODIES . . . THE EXHIBITION plus a BODIES catalogue

Win a family four-pack of tickets to see “Rise and Shine” with Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke at Symphony Space in NYC on Saturday, February 13 at 11am. Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke create a zany musical world where pigs grow as big as tractor trailers, little dogs think they are bullfrogs, and people can go to the moon in a red balloon. With this offbeat and accomplished singer-songwriter duo, fresh musical treats are in store for all ages. With original, interactive songs ranging in style from bluegrass to '80s punk rock, Key Wilde and Mr Clarke will get everyone up and dancing. Adding to the musical fun will be a multimedia slide show featuring Key Wilde’s whimsical illustrations. For more information, visit www.symphonyspace.org/event/5919-key-wilde-and-mr-clarke. Enter below before February 5!

Sesame Street Live "1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends" is coming to Long Island! Imagine singing and dancing with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends! It's as easy as counting "1-2-3 Imagine!" This high-energy musical will transport audiences to far away places as Ernie captains the high seas, Elmo dances to the rhythm of the African rainforest and Bert meets an octopus who has the blues. It's a story of adventure and fun that teaches children they can be anyone, do anything and go anywhere with the power of imagination.

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The ultimate event for all sports & fitness enthusiasts, high school and youth athletes, coaches, athletic directors and parents!! A fun weekend with lots of sports competitions, hands-on demonstrations and interactive challenges. Test your strength and fitness at the Ultimate Fitness Challenge sponsored by CATZ – will crown the Long Island Champion!

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