September 15, 2008

Oh, Boy!

Kid O Toys

When it comes to toys, the less complicated, the better.

Give them some spoons and pots, and next thing you know you’ve got yourself a jam session.

Lesson learned at Kid O, the West Village shop long known as the NYC source for Montessori materials. Kid O has just introduced its own line of toys that stimulate and engage through the use of simple colors and shapes.

From soothing nature puzzles to amazing building blocks, each toy encourages your child’s creativity, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills. And the entire collection is crafted from sustainable woods that will last a lifetime.

Without any complications.

Kid O, 123 West 10th Street, between Greenwich and Sixth Avenues (212-366-5436 or kidonyc.com).

CYCLE
Tour de Parc
What: Tour Battery Park City’s gardens and parks by bike, trike, or scooter.
Why: You’re a pedal pusher.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon.
Where: Battery Park City Parks, Esplanade Plaza, Hudson River, at Liberty St. (212-267-9700). Advance registration required.

PLAY
Queens County Fair
What: Blue-ribbon livestock competitions, pie-eating contests, hayrides, and the Amazing Maize Maze.
Why: Fun down on the farm.
When: Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral Park (718-347-3276).

SHOP
Kidini Fall/Winter Sale
What: The best kid’s clothing designers — Charabia, Imps & Elfs, Small Paul, Neige — are up to 80 percent off.
Why: Fall into fashion.
When: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Where: Nancy Ney Studio, 620 Broadway, b/t Bleecker & Houston Sts., ste. 2r (917-653-3643).