Balloon Museum is far more than an immersive display that is fun for all ages, it is a collection of the works of fourteen international artists who have come together to create this extraordinary experience. Interactive installations, like the seemingly infinite mirror wall (first picture) by Tadao Cern. and the huggable inflatable blob beings by Rub Kandy (second picture), actively invite participants to engage with the art. With each artist offering their unique perspective on the shared theme of balloons, the museum unfolds as a vibrant celebration of artistic diversity. The integration of all these distinct art expressions into a cohesive display is truly what makes this exhibition exceptional.

The traveling museum has become an iconic backdrop for photos, even attracting attention from TV characters like one of our favorite expats, Emily, from "Emily in Paris," who visits Balloon Museum in Season Three of the show. After visiting the London exhibition, the Guardian proclaimed it "very Instagrammable.” We agree!

Whether you are looking for an interactive form of art, a viral-worthy pic, or just a good time, make sure you get to Balloon Museum before it travels to its next location on January 14.

Every Thanksgiving more than 3.5 million spectators cheer on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade along the two-and-a-half-mile route while 50 million viewers watch on television and over the Internet. The first parade took place in 1924 as a way to kick-off the Christmas holiday shopping period. Macy’s promised parade-goers “a marathon of mirth” in its advertisements, and the parade featured floats such as the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, Little Miss Muffet, and Little Red Riding Hood; animals from the Central Park Zoo, including bears, elephants, camels, and monkeys; musical bands; and, of course, Santa Claus in his sleigh pulled by reindeer. The parade was so successful it was repeated yearly, except the zoo animals were thankfully replaced by the now iconic character balloons. The night before the parade, I watched workers inflate these incredible balloons. I was going to offer to help since I have pretty good lung capacity but they seemed to have everything under control. Happy Thanksgiving to all!