Looking for something to do to get your family into the holiday spirit this year that is fun for kids and adults? Check out A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. This spectacular holiday event features over 550,000 glimmering lights with live musical performances, and an outdoor railway display sure to please your children and bring holiday cheer to the whole family!

Looking for more things to do while you're in the area? Check out our list of Things to Do with Kids Near West Chester, PA. For more Christmas fun, don't miss our round up of 30 Must-do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Philly for Kids and our Philadelphia Holiday Guide. 

Winter in the Washington, DC area can be a parenting challenge in the best of times, but there's no stopping us. We are here to help you keep boredom at bay during the colder months with this ultimate winter bucket list.

With so many things to do in DC and nearby during the colder months—from outdoor activities like ice skating and snow tubing to indoor fun such as trampoline parks and tons of free museums—even the most finicky kids will remain entertained until the warmer weather returns.

Here are 35 things to do near DC to cross off your winter bucket list with kids. For even more fun, check out our Winter Activities Guide for DC Kids. We're also adding more fun events to our events calendar each day.

Hit these slopes near Chicago for family-friendly snow tubing this winter season.

The holiday season in San Francisco is magical. From sugar castles and life-sized gingerbread houses to holiday shows and twinkling light displays, there is so much to see and do during the holidays in the Bay Area! With the perfect holiday itinerary, you can make the most of any festive trip with a mix of adventure, entertainment, and fabulous food. 

As a mom in San Francisco, I love sharing my favorite city with fellow families, especially this time of year. This San Francisco holiday itinerary includes family traditions, like a morning at the Ritz-Carlton’s Teddy Bear Tea, and a night on the ice at Napa Valley’s winter wonderland “Merry Meritage.” It also includes family-friendly restaurants, fun activities, and classic theater performances. 

For more holiday happenings in San Francisco, check out our list of best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in San Francisco, and the best Bay Area Polar Express train rides. Discover more holiday outings in our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids! 

Snow tubing near Los Angeles? Why not! Living near the beach doesn't mean sand sledding is our only winter sport. A short drive up into the mountains allows our SoCal kids the magical mixture of snow, cold air, velocity, and hot cocoa that makes sledding and snow tubing near Los Angeles endlessly enticing. Skiing is great, but there's nothing quite like good, old-fashioned sledding and snow tubing.

Now, if you've got a kiddo like mine who gets nervous and a little motion-sick on the steep hills, you might prefer our roundup of places where you can find snow near Los Angeles for some (stationary) snowball fights and snowman-building. Plus, find skiing day trips near Los Angeles, and more winter adventures in our Winter Activities Guide for Los Angeles Kids. 

Do you want to build a snowman? In Texas? Better hop in the car.

Nothing is better than the twinkle of lights during the holidays, and these family-friendly restaurants in NYC really glow with seasonal splendor. They make for a perfect destination on a cold winter night. No matter which holiday your family celebrates, lean into the enchantment of one of these over-the-top holiday pop-ups and restaurants in NYC, where festive decorations turn dining into a full-on celebration.

Visitors are greeted by jaw-dropping displays—think towering Christmas trees, Instagram-worthy photo-ops, and extravagant winter wonderlands—that transport diners into a magical holiday world. Whether you're seeking an immersive experience complete with themed cocktails and holiday-inspired dishes, or just looking to soak in the festive cheer, these family-friendly restaurants and holiday pop-ups in NYC offer the perfect blend of seasonal spirit and culinary delight.

Keep reading for our picks for the best over-the-top holiday-decorated dining spots, and find more holiday bucket list ideas on our list of must-do Christmas events and holiday activities in New York City for Kids.

There's a new scene-stealing dinosaur in town at the American Museum of Natural History, which announced today the arrival of Apex, a 150 million-year-old Stegosaurus fossil that's set to go on display in the lobby of the Richard H. Gilder Center for Science Education this weekend. We got a sneak peek at this new giant, who joins the already impressive ranks at one of our favorite museums for kids in NYC just in time for Christmas vacation visits!