There are tons of great playgrounds in Orlando and surrounding towns for families to explore. On nice days, one of our favorite activities is "park hopping"—visiting as many different playgrounds as we can in a single day. We’ve put together a list of some of the best playgrounds, from Lake County to Osceola County and everywhere in between. These playgrounds are great for local families, visitors needing a break from theme parks, and even birthday parties. These Orlando parks offer cool ammenities that include fishing piers, drone zones, disc golf, roller hockey rinks, splash pads, and much more!

And if you're looking for more ideas for local family fun, check out our roundup of the Best Boardwalk Trails in Orlando and our list of 100 Things to Do in Orlando with Kids Other Than Theme Parks.

The best places to play when the weather is rough. 

There are many fantastic indoor birthday party places for kids in Los Angeles to host memorable birthday parties. If you ask my kids about their dream birthday parties, they will paint a grand picture complete with indoor play places, elaborate themes, and a whole lot of fanfare. 

From energetic play centers to creative studios, there are indoor birthday party places for every child's interests. These venues provide safe and entertaining environments where kids can enjoy activities like bouncing on trampolines, exploring obstacle courses, or getting artistic with crafts. With so many indoor birthday party places available, planning the perfect celebration in Los Angeles is easy and exciting when you need a roof overhead. 

For more birthday party ideas, check out fun restaurants for kid's birthdays in Los Angeles. Usually, the weather is nearly perfect in LA, so when that's the case, explore these parks and playgrounds for kids' birthday parties in LA, and find more b-day inspo in our Birthday Party Ideas Guide for Los Angeles Kids. 

If you're looking for indoor kids' birthday party places near Philadelphia for your child's next celebration, we've got the master list of great ideas for indoor birthday parties. For those winter babies who need an indoor option, or if the summer heat cramps your party style, Philly has plenty of places to party inside. We know how stressful kids' birthday party planning can be, so we've scoured the region for all of the best indoor birthday party options in the Delaware Valley.

For more kids' birthday party ideas in Philadelphia, check out our Birthday Party Guide for Philly Kids. You know what else a birthday needs? Gifts! Get tried-and-tested favorite gift suggestions including Best Toddler Gifts and more in the Mommy Poppins Gift Guide for Birthdays and Holidays.

Play gyms, ninja training, and more: Chicago's indoor birthday party options are hard to top.

Parents of little ones know a visit to a play space is among the most foolproof ways to entertain the smallest members of the family. So, it’s no surprise that parents in south Brooklyn are thrilled to have a new play space in their neighborhood.

The recently debuted Little Explorers Play House sits at the border of Midwood and Mapleton, and it’s already a popular play space for families looking for a safe, screen-free attraction on a cold or rainy day. Read on for the inside scoop on this bright new Montessori-style play space.

For more indoor play options, see our roundup of the best indoor play spaces in Brooklyn and our comprehensive NYC Kids Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun Zones.

Brain teasers for kids are a great way to battle boredom, enhance logic and creative thinking, and keep children's (and grown-ups'!) minds sharp. They also make for great dinner conversation and can motivate kids to work together to find the answers. Plus, they are fun, humorous, and oh-so-satisfying to solve!

Here are 101 brain teasers for kids of all ages to tackle as a family. These brain teasers with answers will challenge children to use their language and math skills, reasoning, and more to find the solutions.

After you've tackled these brain teasers for kids, visit our Boredom Busters for Kids Guide for more ways to have fun as a family, from fun facts that will blow kids' minds to awesome art projects.

New York City is full of not-so-secret indoor gardens that are perfect for staving off cabin fever during the winter with an antsy child. It's also packed with semi-secret indoor public spaces bursting with gorgeous blooms.

Finding an indoor garden in your neighborhood can be a real winter lifesaver when the world is freezing and everything feels colorless and gray. Some gardens are so steamy and warm, you’ll feel as if you booked a tropical getaway. Here are 13 of our favorite kid-friendly indoor gardens, plazas, and urban oases for NYC families.

Bonus: Most of these public atriums and indoor gardens are FREE to wander into, and many offer seating, snacks, Wi-Fi, and public art.

Find more ways to escape the winter weather in our NYC Kids Guide to Indoor Playgrounds, Play Spaces, and Fun Zone, including our picks for the best stores where kids can play for FREE.