kids clothing

No need to get a sitter this Thursday night if you're yearning to participate in Fashion's Night Out. The year's biggest night of shopping may be packed with glamorous events for die-hard fashionistas, but it's also shaping up to be a great night for moms and tots as well. If you happen to be in the NYC area this Thursday, be sure to stop by these fun parties that make taking the kids out for an evening of shopping nothing less than fun!

Baby CZ: The high-end cashmere shop will turn into a Big Top circus with food, music, and more. Shop the Fall collection for tots and moms throughout the evening. (6 to 11 p.m., 820 Madison Avenue)

Bonpoint: Divalysscious moms will be hosting the evening shopping event at the celeb-frequented store. Look for cotton candy, photo booths, kids' tattoos, and children's entertainment at the newly renovated store. (4 to 6 p.m., 805 Madison Avenue)

Crumbs Bake Shop: When you need a lil break from all of that shopping, stop by one of Crumbs' shops for the FNO Cupcake — a white chocolate brownie cupcake with vanilla cream cheese frosting, white chocolate chips, and white and chocolate drizzle on top! Buy five and get the sixth one free, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the CFDA's charities. (6 to 11 p.m., various locations)

Destination Maternity: Join athlete and new mom Laila Ali at the store where she'll share her personal style and health tips. Celebrity prenatal yoga instructor Latham Thomas will discuss the importance of exercise and reps from Mama Mio, MD Moms and Edamame Spa will offer hand and chair massages as well as skin care product demonstrations. (6 to 9 p.m., 28 East 57th Street at Madison Avenue)

Disney Store: Happily ever after turns into stylishly ever after at the Disney Store in Times Square. Get an exclusive mini-manicure with the Disney princess designer collection nail polish, customize a charm bracelet at the Kidada for Disney Store charm bar, and take a sneak whiff of the latest Disney Store fragrance — Pixie Dust. (6 to 11 p.m., 1540 Broadway)

Half Pint Citizens: Brooklyn's hip children's clothing store is getting in on the action with a 20 percent discount on all regularly priced clothing and shoes. (Until 9 p.m., 41 Washington Street)

Lester's: The NYC outpost of this newborn to teen shopping destination will have a DJ spinning tunes all evening long while shoppers peruse an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind airbrushed t-shirts and receive a 25 percent discount on one item. (6 to 9 p.m., 1534 2nd Avenue)

Maclaren Showroom: Celebrate the grand reopening of the stroller giant's SoHo showroom. Get a sneak peek at the new strollers in the Objects of Design Collection, enter to win the new Dylan's Candy Bar stroller, and meet the top female sailors sponsored by Maclaren. (150 Wooster Street)

Say goodbye to your tennis whites! The US Open commenced this week, and one look at the players' attire is a quick reminder that this tournament is anything but Wimbledon. Replacing the traditional whites are an array of colors that allow the contestants to express themselves before they ever get into their first volley.
For the seventh year in a row, Ralph Lauren is serving up one cool collection of US Open clothes. As the official apparel sponsor of the grand slam tournament, the preppy clothier is outfitting the tournament's ball boys and girls in navy and orange, and now lil ones everywhere can get in on the look. If your tot has spent her Summer perfecting her serve and learning how to play close to the net, the official ball girl jacket and ball boy polo are just for them. Ranging from $25 for a hat to $95 for the jacket, the pieces may just be the hottest things on the court!

Your next shopping outing to Ann Taylor may garner outfits for you and your tot! The popular brand, which has transformed itself from matronly to hip over the past few years, is branching out and adding a couple of pint-sized pieces to its Spring/Summer collection.

The limited-edition "Little Ann" outfit, made up of a hand-embroidered top ($78) and a matching silk crinkle skirt ($78) will hit select stores and the company's website next month. The twirl-ready Mexican-inspired outfit – created by Lisa Axelson, Ann Taylor’s head of design and a new mom herself – will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with 60 percent of sales going to the organization. For mamas loving the look themselves, a matching outfit will be available in grown-up sizes, with grown-up prices to match ($128 for the top and $118 for the skirt).