Planning a teen birthday can be challenging—it's a tough crowd to satisfy with specific tastes and wants. Luckily Orlando birthday party settings offer a lot of cool elements that teens want to include on his or her big day. There are awesome outdoor spots especially perfect for warm-weather birthdays (and since Orlando has moderate conditions, an outdoor teen birthday can happen through much of the year); fantastic indoor spots for those with more of a theme in mind; and there's always a combination of the two at famous venues, like Universal and Disney attractions.

Tweens and teens may be more outspoken about their birthday party, as opposed to years earlier where you were able to plan the whole event totally on your own. But that's also the exciting part—watching teens mature and getting a taste of what they're into, who is on their guest list, and the chance to work together to create a birthday party that truly reflects who they are.

Birthday party entertainers can change a party from dull to delightful, from frumpy to fantastic, and from just plain boring to breathtaking! Atlanta has some fantastic birthday party spots throughout the metro region, but sometimes, it's nice to bring the fun into your house. Parents can keep the hijinks centrally located in their own home, while getting a breather to actually enjoy the party with the help of these talented birthday party entertainers. 

These birthday party entertainers run the gamut of themes and talents: clowns, magicians, princesses and characters, scientists, artists, and much more. There's definitely an Atlanta birthday party entertainer destined for your child on his or her special day!

If you're looking for a quick and easy day trip for your family that's only about a 30-minute drive from DC, consider visiting Fairfax, Virginia. This Northern Virginia suburb is home to so many kid-friendly restaurants, shops, parks and playgrounds, museums, and more fun things to do with kids. The city, which began as the Town of Providence in 1805, is also steeped with history—it was the site of several Civil War battles and home to many historic buildings.

Here are 25 fun things to do with kids in Fairfax, Virginia, including great places to eat, play, and walk around. For more fun day trips, check out our list of things to do in Clifton, Virginia with kids and our guide to visiting Kensington, Maryland with kids.

February vacation for Connecticut schools might be a little shorter this year, but many districts still have at least a couple of days off. Besides all of the awesome winter activities that make this time of year so fun, options abound for events and activities over February break that let children switch gears and explore different areas of interest. Read on for the best ways to get creative, connect with nature, and burn off some energy while school's out.

Looking to turn the February break into a quick family getaway? Take advantage of the weather with a family ski trip, or ignore it altogether at one of these awesome indoor water parks. For more ideas to have fun all winter long, don't miss our Winter Activities Guide.

When it comes to travel convenience, charm, and a real feeling of escaping every day, it's hard to beat a getaway to New York's Catskills. Near enough to the NYC metro area for a quick weekend trip, the region is packed with small-town charm, yet overflows with family-friendly destinations from ski resorts to alpaca farms and everything in between.

In short, if you're looking for a family-friendly weekend escape, look no further than this list of 15 family-friendly Catskills resorts. Once you've booked your accommodations, start plotting your other must-do's with our picks for 25 things to do in the Catskills with kids and find more local travel inspiration in our Guide to Weekend Getaways and Family Day Trips.

Pennsylvania families are lucky to have school choice, allowing them to select the type of K-12 education that best fits their child and to have public funds allocated to whichever option they pick—whether that’s a public, private, or charter school. But many parents don’t realize that school choice also applies to online schools, which are growing in popularity now that many families have experienced virtual education and seen the flexibility and other advantages remote schools can provide.

Accredited online schools offer freedom and flexibility, while providing kids with a high-quality education. And, if you live in Pennsylvania, virtual public schools like the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School are free of charge. If you’re thinking about applying to an online academy, here’s what you need to know before picking a virtual K-12 program for your child.

Atlantic City, most commonly associated with casinos, may not be the first place that comes to mind for kid-friendly fun. We see the seaside town differently and, apparently, so does the Philly-based developer behind the plan to add to Atlantic City’s family appeal with a brand new, fun-for-all-ages, year-round water park, dubbed ISLAND Waterpark. Read on for details on this exciting project, which is sure to land on our list of the best things to do with kids in Atlantic City. And don’t forget to check out our Jersey Shore Family Guide for more family-fun options up and down the region.

For parents in search of kids’ birthday party ideas, the thought of a room packed to the brim with children laughing, screaming, and playing can feel overwhelming. Adding to those general anxieties is the stress of trying to minimize germ exposure right now. With all of that in mind, when it comes to the guest list for kids’ birthdays, sometimes less is more.

Fewer kids can allow for more room in the budget to splurge, more freedom to travel further distances, and more supervision over rowdy revelers. We’ve got inspiration for toddler birthday party ideas through teen birthday party ideas that are perfect for just a couple of friends or one bestie.

Now all you need is one of these 10 great birthday cake ideas for a kids' birthday party and a few of these birthday freebies for kids, and you've got birthday fun covered this year!