Samanea New York in Westbury is about to overhaul its look with tenants such as The Gravity Vault and Empire Adventure Park signing 10-year leases to transform this space into an entertainment hub.

For more thrill-seeking fun, check out our list of obstacle courses, rock walls, and ninja warrior walls. Find more local Long Island play spaces in our Kids' Sports Centers Guide or Indoor Play Spaces Guide.

If you're in search of fun, unique kids' birthday party ideas but you're not exactly a Pinterest maven, you might want to call a professional to do the job. So many different kinds of entertainers are available for your at-home kids' birthday party in Connecticut, whether your children like animals, arts and crafts, or exercise games. Read on for a list of kids party entertainers in CT that take the stress out of planning and ensure a good time is had by all.

For more kids' birthday party inspo, check out our Connecticut Kids' Birthday Party Guide. For more stories like this sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters.

There’s more to the month ahead than just Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day: February brings Black History Month, officially observed since 1976, though its roots date to 1926. From a walk on the Black Heritage Trail to a tour of the African Meeting House to tasting fine chocolates at Chocolate Therapy, we've got plenty of suggestions for ways to celebrate and support the dynamic Black-owned businesses and African American historical sites in Boston—not just in February, but all 365 days of the year.

For more great kid-friendly activities and events to celebrate Black History month, browse our Boston events calendar— and don't miss our list of Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month.

Playgrounds for toddlers in Atlanta mean smaller slides, lower ladders, and bucket swings. (And if it has a perimeter fence to secure toddler escape artists, even better.) We're lucky to have gorgeous parks and playgrounds in Atlanta, as well as green space galore right in the heart of the city. Many of these parks offer playgrounds with slides, rope courses, swings, even a splash pad; but if you have toddlers, parents need to be more playground particular. That's why we have scoured Atlanta for toddler playgrounds that suit the under-three set.

Looking for more fun for your little ones? Check out our ideas for 25 Great Things To Do in Atlanta with Toddlers and Preschoolers as well as Easy Toddler Games. 

Whether you’re staring down a long winter weekend with the kids, or you’re already thinking ahead to the next school break, here’s one idea to add to the list: Let them get creative.

Westchester is home to a host of art studios and crafts centers, many of which offer drop-in sessions for kids and families, either daily or on the weekends.

Here, we’ve rounded up seven such art studios that give kids a chance to try pottery painting, candle making, glass fusing, and much more. While the pandemic might have altered some operations, many of these crafty spots offer socially distant table reservations, plus take-home kits so your kids can get creative at home.

For more drop-in fun, check out our roundup of ​local play spaces open now, and find more things to do in our Event Calendar.

This phrase gets thrown around a lot, but Sea Island Resort in Georgia is a vacation destination that really does have it all. Located between Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah on the stunning southeast Georgia coast, Sea Island is brimming with southern charm and world-class hospitality. Sea Island Resort features five miles of private beach and several pools. The amenities are plentiful, and the dining options are top-notch. During our vacation at Sea Island, we barely left the property. We were too busy biking, bowling, and swimming.

Read on for all of the scoop on Sea Island, Georgia. If a trip to Georgia isn't in your immediate future, be sure to peruse our other favorite family-friendly hotels and get ideas for where to travel next in our Family Travel Guide.

Westchester and the Hudson Valley have played a critical role in the history of African-Americans in the United States. In recognition of Black History Month, we’ve rounded up a list of 15 Black-owned restaurants, businesses, and historical sites to celebrate the cultural contributions and history of people of color in our region.  

Generations of Black families built the Hudson Valley and continue to contribute to the vibrant cultural, culinary, and artistic character of our region. Further inspiration has come from people who have immigrated from the Caribbean, bringing with them the rich cultural heritages that continue to shape our neighborhoods. 

Here then are some of our favorite Black-owned businesses in Westchester and the Hudson for you to enjoy.

February is recognized nationally as Black History Month, and New York City has long been a place of historical significance in the African American community. From the myriad cultural experiences to civil rights and social justice movements rooted here, it's essential to pay tribute to the immense contributions Black Americans and people of African descent have made to the five boroughs. We want to encourage families to celebrate and support the dynamic Black-owned businesses that bring Black Joy to our NYC communities every day of the year by shining a light on a selection of them.

From notable museums and theaters to soulful restaurants, monuments, parks, sculptures, and more honoring the rich Black experience in New York, this list is 39 strong, yet merely a jumping-off point to inspire you to enjoy and support the contributions of the Black community to NYC. If you want to start your exploration of Black History at home, why not pick up one of these 30+ children's books celebrating the Black experience—many centered on or written in NYC.