Go Camping This Weekend: Last Minute Campgrounds near LA

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Camping at Joshua Tree National Park. Photo by Hannah Schwalbe/NPS

Wouldn't it be great if you could go camping this weekend? Well, guess what—you can! Just because you didn't plan your camping trip months in advance doesn't mean your tent has to stay in the bag. Pitch that tent tomorrow at one of these SoCal campgrounds that accommodate last minute campers (even on holiday weekends!), and then break out the marshmallows. And if you think your kids need a little more incentive to embrace disconnecting for a weekend, check out these SoCal campgrounds with extra entertainment.

The Best Children’s Museums in the US: Museums Worth Planning a Vacation Around

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The Outdoor Play Plaza at Greensboro Children's Museum in North Carolina.

For a fun family outing that combines education and entertainment, few experiences can compete with a day at a truly great children's museum. We’ve compiled 51 of the best options on the map—talking with locals and polling readers to determine the top children's museum in each state (and D.C., too!). The museums we have picked have something that sets them apart, and plenty to fascinate kids of all ages—and adults, too. Hopefully, we have your favorite local children's museum on the list below. Some are so incredible they may inspire your next family trip, so check out places to stay in every region in the country in our Family Travel Guides.

RVshare Makes Renting a Camper or RV So Easy—And Now My Family Wants to Do It Every Year

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RVshare—the first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental website—is like Airbnb for RVs, campers, and travel trailers.

The second I told my kids we were renting an RV to spend a weekend in the woods, they raced for their unicorn suitcases and started packing! Ok, so it took a little creativity to explain what an RV was to my two-and-half and five-and-a-half-year-old daughters who, like me and my husband, are born and raised New Yorkers. But "a 36 foot long house on wheels with bunk beds" was enough to get them counting down the days to our big camping getaway.

We booked our camper through RVshare—the first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental website. It's like Airbnb for RVs and campers, offering families a totally memorable travel experience while also helping RV owners make money renting their motorhomes when they aren't using them. From affordable travel trailers to decked out "glampers," the site features more than 100,000 options to fit every families' needs and budget. And, to make borrowing a motorhome even easier, many vehicles can actually be delivered right to your door or—even better, if you ask me—directly to your campsite.

25+ Fun Things To Do in NYC This Weekend: Pride, Porch Stomp, and More

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The PrideFest street fair has been reimagined with safety top of mind, but there will still be plenty of celebrating going on. Photo courtesy of the fest

Wave June goodbye with a rainbow flag: It's Pride weekend in NYC! What better time to put on some glitz, make pride buttons, and party in the Village?

It's also Pollinators Weekend, which takes some of the sting out of the heat, humidity, and rain in the forecast! What better time to dance in the garden, stomp on the porch, or bang on some steel pans?

Of course there are also outdoor movies, and Klezmer, and puppets. Is this NYC or what?

Oh so much more is just waiting for your click on the Mommy Poppins Activity Calendar. We also have all the info you need to get to NYC beaches, plot a summer day trip, or find FREE fun every day of summer vacation. As if that's not enough, let us remind you our favorite FREE swimming pools open Saturday, and our Summer Fun Guide has even more seasonal must-do's.

Top Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend With Kids

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Enjoy a prehistoric encounter at the Drive-Thru Dino Safari in Deer Park.

The sights and sounds of summer are finally here. The Summer Concert Series at Eisenhower Park kicks off this weekend. Tote along dinner, dessert, and some lawn chairs, and be ready to boogie down under the stars. You can head to Heckscher Park all weekend long to take in the Huntington Summer Arts Festival with its music and theater-filled lineup.

Delve into wellness at The Nassau County Museum of Art this weekend where family programs include art-making, sculpting, and yoga. Firework shows are also starting to pop up, like the FREE Town of Hempstead celebration in Point Lookout.

If that's not enough, be sure to explore our list 50 FREE things to do this summer, and bookmark our Summer Fun Guide, where you can find top seasonal day trips, our favorite local beaches, and plenty of amusement park fun. Anytime happenings abound in our Activity Calendar so keep it close at hand, too.

Top Things To Do in New Jersey This Weekend With Kids

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Enjoy the Firefly Festival at Terhune Orchards. Photo courtesy of the orchard

This last weekend of June looks to be a berry good one with the debut of the Blueberry Summer Fest Markets at Whitesbog and the annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Hammonton. Celebrate the end of the school year with fun for the whole family at State Fair Meadowlands, Keansburg Family Fun Fest, and Terhune's Firefly Festival.

If you need a night off—or a night out—Boonton's All Children's Arts Center has a too-good-to-pass-up deal for you: Book the kids into a Friday night arts, crafts, and open mic session, and enjoy your evening guilt-free knowing they're having a rocking good time.  

More seasonal fun includes taking in drive-in and outdoor movies statewide or embarking on a summer day trip to our favorite beaches or nearby water parks.

If you still want more, our Summer Fun Guide is packed with picks, and our Activity Calendar gets constant updates; plus, we've compiled a list of 85+ FREE things to do in New Jersey this summer with kids. 

Top Things to Do in Boston This Weekend With Kids

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Free Kite Friday on Spectacle Island. Photo courtesy of Boston Harbor Now

There are so many fun activities happening in Boston! Whether you're looking for some wallet-friendly fun, to get outside and enjoy the summer weather, or a chance to hop inside and beat the heat—there's an event for you! Kick off the 4th of July festivities early in Braintree, find your inner zen at family yoga in Lincoln, or go stargazing and camping in Lexington—all for free!

You can also meet a super curious monkey named George at a very special story hour, tour the MFA outside sculptures with a baby-friendly crew, or dance the day/night away at a music festival. 

Did you also know you can now book camps and classes right in our calendar? Just click on the camp or classes category in our activity calendar to find more fun you can book now. Keep tabs on our Boston events calendar for daily updates on the best local happenings. 

Top Things to Do in Connecticut This Weekend: Food Festival, Great American Campout

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Take to the high seas. Photo courtesy of New England Science & Sailing Foundation

Warmer temps have officially arrived in the Nutmeg State and we are here for it! Bring on beach trips, movie nights, and jumping into a lake. Start summer with loads of family fun by indulging in sweet treats at the North Haven “Fair” Food Festival, snorkeling at Summer Family Weekend Expeditions, or celebrating pride in Ridgefield. 

As always, keep tabs on our Connecticut events calendar for daily updates on happenings at favorite spots, and more local and virtual opportunities for family fun.

 

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