Best Jersey Shore Boardwalks and Amusement Parks for Family Fun

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New Jersey boardwalks offer classic summer treats like frozen custard. Photo by Kevin Jarrett via Flickr

Everyone loves a Jersey Shore beach, but Jersey Shore boardwalks are where the real memories are made.

From frozen custard and funnel cakes to rides and mini golf — and a few that feature water parks and toddler amusements — Jersey Shore boardwalks are regional treasures. Read on for our top picks for Jersey Shore boardwalk fun below, and bookmark our Guide to the Jersey Shore for more help planning your best visit yet.

School Calendars 2024-2025: Start & End Dates for Atlanta School Districts

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Be prepared this school year by accessing the 2024-25 academic calendars for Atlanta school districts. Photo by the author

School may be ending soon for most Atlanta students, but before you know it, another school year will be upon us. (FYI, some Atlanta school districts start in July this year!) Whether you live ITP, OTP, or somewhere way far out, we've tried to make planning a little easier by letting you know the start and end dates of Atlanta area school districts. These school calendar links also reference holidays, seasonal breaks, and teacher professional days to note as school closings pop up throughout the school year.

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

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Kids can get up close with farm animals and enjoy plenty of outdoor seasonal fun at the Hurds Farm Apple Blossom Festival in Modena. Photo courtesy of the farm

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.

Spring is in full swing this weekend with family festivals including the Apple Blossom Festival at Hurds Family Farm. Kids will also love interacting with horses at Help a Horse Day at Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue or meeting adoptable dogs and cats at the Family Festival and Adoption Fair at Germonds Park in Nyack. 

Families are also invited to experience A Day of Puppetry at Cornell Creative Arts Center, which features elaborate, interactive shows by local puppet theaters.

Arbor Day, Shark Sleepover, and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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Toast the trees during the weekend-long Arbor Day Festival at Planting Fields Arboretum. 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.

Celebrate Mother Earth this weekend at great events like the Arbor Day celebration at Planting Fields Arboretum. Or, enjoy an overnight adventure by sleeping with sharks at the Long Island Aquarium. 

Meanwhile, LEGO fans can check out more than a million bricks on display at the weekend-long Brick Fest Live at Nassau Coliseum.

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

Rutgers Day and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

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Kites of all shapes and sizes soar over the beach at Kites on the Pier in Long Branch. Photo courtesy of the Pier Village

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.

Spring festival season is fully underway this weekend at the annual Rutgers Day, brimming with outdoor activities, entertainment, and more. Plus, get healthy tips at the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day at events in Scotch Plains and Toms River.

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

Earth Day, Arbor Day, Barbie, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

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Enjoy the open streets at Car-Free Earth Day at locations around NYC. Photo courtesy of the New York City Department of Transportation

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.

April bows out with a bang, with Earth Day adventures at the American Museum of Natural History and the Queens Botanical Garden, and Arbor Day activities on Staten Island's Green Belt, Elmhurst Park in Queens, and Wave Hill in the Bronx. Barbie is painting the town pink with an outdoor screening of the megahit film on Friday and Barbie Family Day at the Paley, the 12th Annual Black Comic Book Fest returns to Harlem, and Books of Wonder hosts a panoply of more than 35 kid lit superstars for Indie Bookstore Day.

School Calendars 2024-2025: Start and End Dates for Orlando School Districts

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Be prepared this school year by accessing the 2024-25 academic calendars for Orlando school districts.

Orlando schools are almost out for summer, but the calendar is already set for the new school year. Below are the current school start and end dates for counties across Central Florida. Most Orlando school districts start back Monday, August 12. Click on each link to access the full calendar for each school district, including winter break and spring break dates, in case you’d like to start planning for family vacations.

Passover, Fountain Show, Gap-Con!, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

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Families are invited to an all-new, first-of-its-kind, kid-centric event at CoComelon Party Time. Photo courtesy of Cocomelon

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.

Spring in Philadelphia is fill with family-friendly events that promise excitement and laughter for kids of all ages. From the Spring Food Truck Frenzy to the magical world of Sesame Place's Passover Event, there's something for everyone. Get ready for Drag Storytime with Mister John's Music, dive into the rich culture of Pennsylvania at the Maple Festival, or marvel at the Franklin Square Fountain Show's choreographed spectacle. For collectors and comic enthusiasts, Gap-Con! awaits with its vibrant characters and interactive experiences. Don't miss out on Flavors on the Avenue for delicious bites and free family activities, or PAFA's Spring Family Festival, where creativity knows no bounds. Join us as we explore the wonders of springtime in Philly, making memories that will last a lifetime.

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