Children’s Sunglasses For Summertime Sunshine

Now that summer’s almost here, it’s time to gear up for those beach and park trips. While most of us love to soak up the sun with the kids, sunglasses are an essential piece for your child’s eye safety. And of course, we want them to look cute! Here are some of our favorite picks to keep your little ones stylish and protected.

Ray-Ban Junior Aviator

These classic aviators now come in kid-friendly sizes and colors. With lite blue for your little daredevils and satin pink for your superstars, these sunglasses are sure to steal the show no matter where they go. They are prescription lens friendly so no need to worry about bringing the glasses if you get a customized pair. $69.00, ray-ban.com

The Children’s Place Checkerboard Sunglasses

For the little ones who can’t get enough of all things racecar, keep up the racetrack theme with these checkerboard sunglasses. They come in all kinds of fun colors for summer: radical red, evening blue, and thunderbolt. $4.50, childrensplace.com

Gap Kids Tinted Heart-Shaped Sunglasses

Hearts are the perfect accessory for any girly-girl. These clear, heart-shaped plastic frames are tinted with neon pink edges. The plastic lenses are also tinted and have great UV protection for your sweetie. Plus, flexible rubber arms allow for playing, so don’t be afraid to take them to the park. $12.95, gap.com

Old Navy Embellished Sunglasses

These plastic frames come in various styles and designs to fit any unique personality. The rhinestone or pink rhinestone are fabulous picks for little princesses, the pink leopard for brave adventurers, or try the multi print to go with any summer color. $5.94, oldnavy.gap.com

Julbo Eyewear Booba

Designed to protect, hold firm, and provide comfort, the Booba shades are made to withstand any activity. For your kids who won’t sit still, Booba can definitely keep up! The wraparound style ensures that they stay on the face and the soft frame is super comfy. $40, julbousa.com

Real Kids Shades Glide

Geared toward 7- to 12-year-olds, the Glide offers 100% UVA and UVB protection because of its polycarbonate metallic frames and lenses. It has a close, comfortable fit and the rubber-tipped temples help the pair stay on. These waterproof shades also come with a removable strap! $14.99, store.realkidshades.com

The Children’s Place Zebra Sunglasses

Any aspiring fashionista will appreciate the zebra print pattern on these translucent plastic frames. Each color–pink fizz, caribbean blue, tie-dye, just to name a few–allows for fun and protection all in one stylish pair! $4.50, childrensplace.com

Kids’ Jibbitz™ Comber Sunglasses

Jibbitz charms are the perfect way to customize sunglasses for any little boy or girl. These shades feature a Jibbitz™ Joint on each side so you can personalize your frames with charms–from cars to flowers to bows! (charms sold separately) $12.99, crocs.com

Elf the Musical

They'll sing loud for all to hear. You can bring the Christmas cheer. Start decking the halls, people &ndash; it's Elf The Musical! After a decade away, the beloved holiday classic is back on Broadway for a strictly limited run. Whether you&rsquo;re searching for the perfect stocking stuffer or a festive outing for the whole family, this family-friendly show is packed with joy, laughter, and snow-covered magic. A musical comedy adaptation of the hit 2003 film, Elf The Musical follows Buddy the orphan who, after being raised by elves at the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and help the people he meets rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Academy Award&reg; nominee Sean Astin ("Lord of the Rings") is Santa Claus alongside Tony Award&reg; nominee Grey Henson as Buddy, Drama Desk Award nominee Ashley Brown as Emily, and rising star Kayla Davion as Jovie. Plus, keep an eye out for social media celebrity Kalen Allen &ndash; known for his appearances on "The Ellen Show" &ndash; as the hilarious store manager. Called &ldquo;a slickly irresistible and fizzily enjoyable confection of a show&rdquo; (Time Out), this holly-jolly hit is one you won't want to miss. Through January 4 only!

Asphalt Green

Asphalt Green&rsquo;s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level. As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green&rsquo;s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.