kids off the couch

i read about this website in the la times a couple weeks back. two moms started kids off the couch to get their kids out of the house. what better way to introduce them to cultural attractions and life lessons than through movies? each week they introduce a movie and a related outing. some of the movies (like this week's paper moon) are not appropriate for younger children but in their archives they introduce a wide variety of movies and outings that would be appropriate for children of many age groups. one warning: most kids wouldn't be able to handle both the movie and the outing on the same day; plan for a weekend viewing and excursion.

they currently offer outings in the los angeles area, but they're expanding to nyc and the rest of the us soon. once it's up and running this would be a great resource if you're planning a vacation to other us cities.