Bug Fair, Getty Villa Family Fest, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

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Bug Fair event photo courtesy of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

It's going to be a jam-packed weekend filled with things to do in So Cal, especially since the California Strawberry Festival has arrived! Creepy crawlies take center stage at the Natural History Museum's Bug Fair, and ginormous trucks will race side-by-side at SoFi Stadium's Monster Jam World Finals XXIII. Comic book heroes will be celebrated at Ontario's Comic Con Revolution, and kids can dance the day away at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival. 

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

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Learn how to land a catch during Kids Fishing Day at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

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 are invited to celebrate Asian culture at Ardsley's first-ever Asian American Pacific Islander Festival. Alternatively, kids can enjoy "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" Storytime with Puppets at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. 

Or, outdoorsy kids can learn how to fish this weekend at the Kids Fishing Day at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. 

Cradle-Con Comic Expo and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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Meet some warm and fuzzy cuties this weekend at the Hallockville Museum Farm Fleece & Fiber Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

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.

Dress as merfolk for the mermaid parade at Sunken Meadow State Park, which is followed by storytime and other activities. The Long Island Live Steamers kick off the season this weekend with a run. Or you can get your cosplay and comic book culture fix at Cradle-Con all weekend long.

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

Renaissance Faire and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

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The Italian Renaissance takes over Burlington County Fairgrounds for four weekends. Photo courtesy of the faire

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.

Head to the shore this mid-May weekend for three days of delicious seafood, live music and family activities at the 37th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival. Plus, don some Medieval attire and see jousting and more at the New Jersey Renaissance Faire.

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

Guide to Fleet Week 2024 with Kids: Salute the Sailors, Tour the Ships, and More Fun for Families

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The USS Bataan is set to sail into New York Harbor for Fleet Week 2024. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bradley Rickard

Fleet Week 2024, NYC's annual salute to sea services, returns for its 36th run next week with tons of family-friendly activities from Wednesday, May 22-Monday, May 27, 2024. Fleet Week NYC activities are an annual highlight of Memorial Day weekend in NYC, bringing tons of service members to our shores, plus family-friendly programming at the Intrepid Museum, in Times Square, and at piers along the west side and in Staten Island.

25 Easy Camping Snacks for Kids That Are Healthy and Portable

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Homemade granola bars with chocolate chips will keep your little ones filled with energy. Photo by Annelies Brouw via Pexels

Camping snacks are essential for a successful stay in the great outdoors with kids. My family loves camping, but when it comes to building a campfire and actually cooking a meal on it, our success rate is hovering around 70%. So we always make sure to have plenty of camping snacks on hand.

We've rounded up our favorite easy camping snacks to keep your family's energy up while hiking, climbing, and exploring. Most of these camping snacks are healthy, but we mixed in a few treats, too. We tried to include mostly snacks that need little to no refrigeration or additional prep. Don't forget to properly dispose of any food waste—even orange peels and apple cores can take years to decompose in colder climates.

Our Camping Travel Guide includes loads of other ideas for making your next family camping trip a success, from fun camping games to kid-friendly ghost stories.

22 Best Things To Do in Princeton, NJ, with Kids

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Palmer Square is a great place to relax in the heart of Princeton. Photo courtesy of Palmer Square

Princeton, NJ, is well-loved for its perfect mix of historical charm, trendy artistic feel, and sophisticated shopping and dining. At just 17 square miles, there's no shortage of things to do with kids in this Central NJ town. 

Read on for fun ways for families to have a great time in Princeton and the inside scoop on hotels and where to eat. And be sure to check out the Mommy Poppins Day Trips in NJ Guide for other great destinations in the Garden State. 

Best Summer Camps in Westchester County, NY

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Enjoy water sports at Westchester Summer Day in Mamaroneck. Photo courtesy of the camp

Westchester summer camps offer fun and enriching activities for kids of all ages, from exploring the outdoors to learning new skills. Whether you’re looking for summer art camps for your preschoolers, STEM day camps for your kids, travel or adventure camps for your teens, or a traditional multi-activity camp experience, we’ve found the best day camps throughout Westchester County. 

For more summer camps in Westchester, be sure to bookmark our Camps Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids and Camp Directory. You can search the Directory by the type of camp you are looking for, your child's age, and the area you live in. 

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