Guide to Visiting Island Waterpark in Atlantic City with Kids

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Island Waterpark, at Atlantic City's Showboat Hotel, boasts 11 waterslides and four restaurants. Photo courtesy of the park

Atlantic City's new Island Waterpark at the Showboat Hotel opened in summer 2023, and this new indoor water park is quickly becoming a family fan favorite. 

Featuring 11 water slides, four restaurants, and access to the "world's largest arcade," it's easy to see why!

Here's everything you need to know about the ins and outs—and slips and slides—of this super kid-friendly water attraction in Atlantic City. Find tons more entertaining options in our Jersey Shore Family Guide.

Blacksmithing, Family Fun, Pride, Arts Fest, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

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Frolic through five-acres of strawberry fields and enjoy family activities, wagon rides, strawberry picking, and more at Brecknock Orchard's Strawberry Festival. Photo courtesy of the orchard

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

June is bursting with family-friendly events in and around Philadelphia, offering something for everyone! Kick off the month with the Blacksmithing Event in Johnstown, where kids can try their hand at "forging" clay. Celebrate strawberries at the Brecknock Orchard Strawberry Festival in Mohnton, or head to Cherry Street Pier's First Friday for art and views of the Delaware River.

Don't miss the Haddon Township Pride Parade and events, or the vibrant West Park Arts Fest in Fairmount Park, featuring performances and interactive activities for all ages. Read on for more top weekend picks!

16 Great Spraygrounds and Splash Pads in Atlanta for Kids

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Head to City Springs City Green for a romp through the refreshing splash pad. Photo courtesy of City Greene

As this summer proves to be another hot one, let kids frolic in an Atlanta splash pad, sprayground, and fountain. Splash pads allow kids to be physically active, interact with others, and spend time outdoors. They even appeal to those toddlers anxious about large swimming pools. Put these budget-friendly (and some even FREE) splash pads in Atlanta on your summer bucket list.

Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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There's fun for all at Armonk's Fol-de-Rol Festival this weekend. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Families can enjoy numerous outdoor carnivals and festivals this weekend, including the Armonk Lions Club Fol-de-Rol & Market and the Beacon Strawberry Festival.

This weekend's festivities also include family-friendly celebrations of Pride Month, including the New Rochelle Pride Festival and the Rockland Pride Sunday Festival in downtown Nyack.

Strawberry Fest, Maker Faire, and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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Embark on a junior ranger experience at Planting Fields this summer. Photo courtesy of Planting Fields

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

It's a sweet start at the weekend as Lenny Bruno Farms hosts its Strawberry Festival. Meanwhile, Maker Faire Long Island boasts a day of STEAM-centric displays and hands-on activities. 

If you're looking for more action-packed fun, the ICC Cricket World Cup takes over Eisenhower Park.

Keep reading for more of the weekend's best kid-friendly events on Long Island. 

Celebrate Middlesex County and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

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Enjoy local food vendors, live music, games, and more at Celebrate Middlesex County at Roosevelt Park. Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

It's a weekend of games, giveaways, music, vendors, and more as local festivals pop up throughout New Jersey, including Celebrate Middlesex County. Plus, party at Pride Month celebrations like Pride in the Park in Red Bank.

Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend. 

Figment Fest, Pride, Free Shakespeare, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

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Attracting tens of thousands of visitors for the past 13 years, the family-friendly Figment Festival is an explosion of creative energy and imagination. Photo courtesy of the festival

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Free entertainment is on the agenda this weekend. Kids Rock for Kids performs for free on Friday, free Shakespeare rules with Love's Labors Lost in Carroll Park and The Comedy of Errors at Hudson Yards. Paramount+ movies kick off free outdoor screenings in McCarren Park with Zoolander. We've also got the details on a free Pride family picnic on The High Line, and don't miss the fantastic—and also free—Figment Fest in Snug Harbor.

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