December 24, 2007

Easy Rider

The Peak Sled

Chances are your little ones were dreaming of a white Christmas.

And since the deli was fresh out of sugarplums, make it up to them with the single-seat Peak Sled instead.

The Nordic-inspired flyer is made of bent ash wood with sturdy metal runners in a sleek design that ensures it will fit with the rest of your decor when it’s absent-mindedly left in the living room.

But since the Peak Sled’s nylon lattice seat is comfy and fast drying, your kids may never want to come in from the cold.

Which will at least make for a happy New Year.

Available online at moderntots.com.

HELP
New York Cares Annual Coat Drive
What: Clean your closets and donate jackets to families in need.
Why: It’s heartwarming.
When: Thru Dec. 31
Where: Collection locations and times, online at nycares.org.

HEAR
The Story of Kwanzaa
What: Kids learn about the festival’s seven principles through special tales.
Why: The mores, the merrier.
When: Sun., noon-3 p.m.
Where: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, 110th St., b/t Lenox & Fifth Aves. (212-860-1370).

WATCH
Kaleidoscope Light Show
What: A large-scale light projection extravaganza showcasing the holidays in New York.
Why: It’ll brighten your day.
When: Thru Jan. 1. Daily, every half hour, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Grand Central Terminal, main concourse, 87 E. 42nd St., b/t Park & Lexington Aves. (212-340-2345).