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At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids

Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.

Alexa tells jokes and plays all sorts of kid-friendly gags. Photo courtesy of Amazon

40 Funny Things To Ask Alexa (Kids Edition)

Alexa keeps kids busy (and laughing) for hours.

A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

20 All-Inclusive Resorts We Can't Wait to Visit Again

We can't wait to book a vacation again.

It's so important for kids to see themselves on the pages of books.

30+ Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrate Black History month by diversifying your home library.

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Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate Online

Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.

Older kids can even make these mug cakes on their own.

8 Easy Mug Cake Recipes to Make with Kids

Mug cakes answer the call when you're craving an easy sweet treat.

What's that tooth worth these days? Photo by Mommy Poppins

10 Creative Tooth Fairy Ideas Kids Love

From teeny tiny notes to little glitter footsteps, these easy ideas make fairy magic feel real.

Explore the solar system and beyond. Photo courtesy of Kennedy Space Center

New Worlds Await for Kids at the Kennedy Space Center's Planet Play Attraction

Budding astronauts will thrill to this new, interactive space experience.

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Free Virtual Events in February: Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, New Movies, & More Online Fun

The shortest month has the most holidays; celebrate virtually & fit it all in without leaving home.

United States Family Travel Guide

The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

Sheet pan dinners serve up variety with fewer dishes!

Sheet Pan Dinners That Kids Love (No Cleanup!)

Easy, no cleanup, restaurant-worthy recipes that kids adore. (Truly!)

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Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

Lego plus sand means a fun sensory bin!

30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids

Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.

Astro Camp, in California, is a sleepaway camp focused on astronomy and space exploration. Photo courtesy of the camp

National Summer Camp Guide

Make this year's summer camp a success with our camp guide.

Snow day activities keep kids' hands busy all day!

45 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids

Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.

Bake, cook, and create together!

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

Mexican Instant Pot Quinoa warms on a chilly night.

10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Easy recipes that get dinner on the table in an instant.

25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

Grab some play blocks and get building with a friend. Photo by the author

10 Creative Virtual Playdate Activities for Preschoolers

Keep tots entertained with these engaging online playdates.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

Party hats and pretty punch make virtual birthday celebrations special.

Virtual and Social Distancing Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!

How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps

Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat.

Dig out the beach toys and use them for playing with snow!

40 Outdoor Activities for Kids this Winter

These activities will have kids begging to play outside this winter!

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

A coat of paint turns a simple plate into a work of art.

30 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids for an Arty Day at Home

Transform a simple paper product into animals, flowers, crowns, and more.

Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Sports Guide

Find great family slopes, tubing, and boarding spots all around the country with our kid-friendly...

15 Brainy Puzzle Games and Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids

These brainy games keep kids thinking while they play.

Make the day special by letting your kid call the shots!

30+ Free Ways to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday at Home

Make your kid's birthday special with these creative, no-cost ideas.

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

Learn how to make DIY shrinky-dinks with SpongeBob and Friends. Photo courtesy of Nickelodeon

50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids

These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.

These Little Global Citizens kits will let your imagination travel across the globe.

Monthly Subscription Boxes for Kids Send Art and Science Fun in the Mail

These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

These funny jokes for kids will have them laughing in no time!

40 Jokes for Kids That Will Keep the Whole Family in Giggles

Everyone can get into the gag with easy-to-remember jokes for kids.

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Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate Online

Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

Adirondacks, Catskills & Hudson Valley Guide

The Hudson Valley and Adirondacks are packed with natural beauty and family fun activities.

Riding the SeaGlass Carousel in downtown Manhattan. Photo by Anna Afanaseva via Flickr

100 Things To Do in NYC with Kids Before They Grow Up

Discover 100 awesome things to do in NYC year-round.

50 Things To Do in Orlando with Kids Other Than Theme Parks

Unique adventures and no lines: get ready to forgo the theme park ticket and experience the real...

Climb Monument Mountain for panoramic views of the Berkshires. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

25 Things To Do in the Berkshires with Kids

See a Shaker village, climb a mountain, or listen to Bish Bash Falls on a Berkshires getaway.

Poconos Family Vacation Guide

Pennsylvania's Poconos region is a great destination for family vacations in all seasons. During...

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

City Family Guides: Play, Eat and Stay in Great Towns

Vacations on the beach are lovely, but you won't find much culture there, unless it's between the...

Have water park fun all year long at Sahara Sam's Oasis. Photo courtesy of Sahara Sam's

100 Things To Do in New Jersey with Kids Before They Grow Up

From indoor play to awesome parks and beaches, there's tons of incredible stuff to do in NJ.

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

We can't stop them from growing up so fast, but we can try not to miss the bucket list items.

The outdoor water park at Camelback Resort in the Poconos is all about the kids.

11 Top Hotels with Outdoor Water Parks for Families with Kids

The water parks at these resorts keep families cool and entertained!

Dare to hang on the Ledge at Willis Tower's Skydeck Chicago. Photo by Robert Lyle Bolton/Flickr

100 Things To Do in Chicago with Kids Before They Grow Up

The Windy City's best shows, museums, and experiences for families.

See the International Spy Museum with kids.

50 Things to Do in Washington, DC with Kids Before They Grow Up

Free museums, fun playgrounds, theater, and more await in the nation's capital.

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Lego plus sand means a fun sensory bin!

30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids

Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.

What better way to try out snowboarding than with a FREE beginner lesson at Mount Peter.

Northeast Snowboarding Parks Where You Can Catch Some Air

If you're ready to shred, we've rounded up 12 nearby terrain parks for your pleasure.

A little glitter creates a magical snow globe.

Kids' Craft: How to Make a Snow Globe

Make your own personal blizzard in just three steps.

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is a living legend thanks to her whimsical, awe-inspiring installations.

Kusama: Cosmic Nature Set to Debut in April at NYBG

Yayoi Kusama gets her pandemic-delayed time in the sun.

Grab some play blocks and get building with a friend. Photo by the author

10 Creative Virtual Playdate Activities for Preschoolers

Keep tots entertained with these engaging online playdates.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!