NEW Tiana's Palace Opens in Disneyland

Delicious New Orleans fare awaits at Tiana's Palace in Disneyland. Photo courtesy of Disneyland Resort

Step inside Tiana's Palace at Disneyland, and you’ll hear jazz playing, dishes clanking, and the lively chatter of hungry Disneyland diners vying for a taste of New Orleans.  

Tiana’s Palace recently opened in Disneyland, smack in the middle of New Orleans Square. The newest dining option at Disneyland gets inspiration from the beloved animated film The Princess and the Frog. Keep reading below for everything you need to know about dining at Tiana’s Palace. 

For more Disneyland tips, check out these Disneyland hacks you need to know, see how to do Disneyland with a baby, and plan more thrills with our SoCal Theme Parks and Water Parks Guide

Best Free Things To Do in Chicago This Fall With Kids

Shimmy your way through Chicago SummerDance! Photo courtesy of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs

There are so many free things to do in Chicago this fall—there's a fun neighborhood festival practically every weekend, and all sorts of other free kid-friendly events. Between outdoor fairs, harvest festivals, concerts and performances, cultural celebrations, and of course, Halloween and Thanksgiving, Fall in Chicago is jam-packed with no-cost family fun.

We'll update this list all season long with the best FREE things to do with kids in Chicago, so bookmark this page and watch this space. Looking for more free ideas? The Best Playgrounds in Chicago are always free, and there are Free Museums and Museum Days. Our list of 100 Things to Do With Chicago Kids Before They Grow Up is full of free or low-cost ideas for local and visiting families, and of course you can always find more free activities in our Chicago Event Calendar.

The Great Pumpkin Train and More Halloween Train Rides in New Jersey

Join in the Halloween fun at the Whippany Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch Train. Photo courtesy of the museum

Halloween and hayrides go hand in hand, but if you really want to up your game this year, choo-choo-choose a trip on a Halloween train. From spooky to scenic, these fall train rides offer a unique bit of fall fun for the whole family: Passengers can take a seat in a vintage caboose, travel through gorgeous fall foliage, visit a pumpkin patch, and even trick-or-treat onboard. After the ride, round out the day with classic autumn activities like corn mazes, crafts, and a trick-or-treat. 

Book your tickets now to ensure you don't miss out on one of these seasonal NJ railway adventures. We've even found one across the Delaware River in Pennsylvania. 

Check out our NJ Fall Fun Guide for even more seasonal family fun around the state, and sign up for our FREE newsletters to get the latest Halloween coverage and more delivered right to your inbox.

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 35 Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Fall

Visit the rescue animals at Kfar Saba Urban Farm. Photo by Limor Ness

Here's the fall bucket list for kids, jam-packed with fun things to do in Los Angeles this fall!

It’s easy to buy into the notion that Los Angeles doesn’t have seasons. LA’s pendulum only swings from summer heat to a more temperate 70ish as fall falls. But that doesn’t mean Angelenos don’t look forward to fall activities and autumn adventures!

Fall means we can start to do the things that it was too hot for in the summer (like hiking, camping, and taking trips to the desert) while still hitting the beach. We can even get our fill of fall fun like fall festivals in Los Angeles, apple picking near LA, pumpkin patches in Los Angeles, and leaf peeping near LA.

Without further ado, here are fabulous fall activities near Los Angeles. For more seasonal fun, be sure to bookmark our Fall Fun Guide for Los Angeles and OC Kids

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 20 Top Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Run wild in the forest obstacle course at Greenburgh Nature Center this fall. Photo courtesy of the center

It's hard to pull together a fall bucket list because we love all fall activities: the leaf-peeping, the pumpkin picking, and the fun to be had around Halloween. Sleepy Hollow is the center of the Halloween universe, after all, and Westchester and the Hudson Valley abound with fall activities. 

Here, we’ve rounded up 20 of our favorite fall activities near Westchester that are sure to please everyone from little ones to teens. Many of them are even FREE.

If this fall bucket list isn't enough entertainment for your family, be sure to bookmark our list of family-friendly fall festivals near Westchester and the Hudson Valley and our seasonal Guide to Fall Fun for more great things to do.

Barbie Birthday Party Guide: Fabulous Barbie Party Ideas, Kenergy Included

There are so many fun ways to throw an epic Barbie party!

"Come on, Barbie, let's go party!" It's time to plan the ultimate Barbie birthday party.

We all know Barbie is an icon, but this year she's even more of a smash hit thanks to the release of The Barbie Movie. That's why a Barbie party is the perfect bash for any kid who loves Barbie, the color pink, or just being fabulous in general.

We've gathered some awesome ideas for throwing the perfect Barbie birthday party, from Barbie party supplies, games, and activities to Barbie party decorations, food, and birthday cake.

Looking for more great birthday party ideas? Check out our Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties, which includes our list of 100 kids' birthday party themes for every age and interest.

27 Best Things To Do in New Paltz with Kids

Nab a day pass to see Monhonk Mountain House's beautiful gardens in the spring. Photo courtesy of the resort

New Paltz is a laid-back college town in the shadow of the Shawangunk Mountains that offers plenty of things to do—including indoor and outdoor attractions for all ages, especially in the warmer months. Families can swim in a mountain lake, enjoy a hike, pick produce at local farms, and explore a historic 17th-century community—plus, New Paltz restaurants are top-notch and many are kid-friendly.

While the town is just 90 minutes from NYC, and even closer to Westchester, the scenery suggests a faraway land. And with some great New Paltz hotels—catering to a variety of budgets—you won’t need much convincing to stay for more than a day.

Read on for our top picks for things to do in New Paltz with kids and find more family-friendly destinations in our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.

The Ultimate List of Cute and Unique Grandparent Names

Pick out a grandparent name befitting their special relationship with the grandkids. Photo by André Sala

Grandparent names can be as unique and special as the bond they share with their grandkids! What grandparent names does your family use?

Grandparents can have a special bond with their grandkids—and that unique relationship calls for an extra special name. Many grandparent names have cultural or family significance while others are made up by the first grandchild...possibly whatever they can pronounce at that age! From grandpa to pawpaw, and all the adorable names in between, we’ve rounded up the ultimate list of grandparent names, including both traditional and unique options.

For more fun with grandparents, check out this list of 50 Fun Activities for Grandparents To Do with Kids. To get to know grandparents better as people, we've rounded up 101 Questions To Ask Grandparents About Their Lives.

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