Advent and other countdown calendars have evolved from simple candy-filled boxes to creative outlets for artists and brands.

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Now you have lots of fun ideas for drawing pumpkins this Halloween! It doesn't matter if you pick a super easy cute face or a more scary design; the main thing is to have fun drawing. These simple ...

Dogs can be excellent companions for kids, especially those who might be struggling socially in school. Dogs can also teach ...

To own a dog in New York City is to be privy to a world of street-level folk art. Around front stoops, fences and tree beds, homeowners and street gardeners erect handmade fencing made of rustic ...

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In which Observer's Arts Editor sets out to have as many art and art-adjacent encounters as possible in the Windy City in just two days. Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate, better known as the Bean. Photo: ...

A new arts hub, the Depot Arts District, will open soon in a formerly vacant Lakeland shopping center. The project is a collaboration between the Lakeland Arts Association and property owner BSD ...

I have no idea how many times I’ve said these words to my three-year-old only to see him bring down a plastic bat on yet another noble arachnid. He’s never been harmed by one of these spider-cousins, ...

Costumes, candy, and spooky fun. Halloween should be a joyous occasion for the entire family, including our pets. But the constant doorbell, overwhelming costumes, and the huge amount of treats can ...

We’ve reached that time of the year again—the one that is most wonderful, the time for Christmas jokes for kids! Whether you’re gathering with the little ones to make memories with homemade Christmas ...