West Palm Beach with Kids: 50 Things To Do in West Palm Beach, Florida

Kayaking is one of the many outdoor activities available at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.

Tourists might think of West Palm Beach, Florida and Palm Beach County as a preppy playground for America’s elite, but it's actually a family-friendly hub with lots of fun activities at a variety of price points. People visit to frolic in the miles of gorgeous Atlantic surf, but greater West Palm Beach, Florida also has a lot of fun things to do off the sand, including animal adventures, interactive museums, sporty activities, water parks, and more. 

Here are 50 things to do in West Palm Beach, Florida with kids, including delicious local restaurants and fabulous hotels and resorts. Be sure to also check out our list of top things to do in Martin County, West Palm's neighbor to the north. And if you're looking for more fun vacation ideas in the Sunshine State, visit our Florida Family Travel Guide.

Free Museums and Free Museum Days in NYC for Kids

The Met offers pay-what-you wish admission at all times to New Yorkers and kids always attend for free. Photo by Jody Mercier

When it comes to saving money on culture, there are tons of free museum days and free admission hours offered at a wide variety of New York City's top museums, zoos, gardens, and cultural institutions. Many of these local cultural hubs offer free or reduced admission on certain nights, days, or hours at least once a month—a city perk no busy, cash-strapped parent should miss! Plus, many grown-up museums let kids in for free year-round.

It can be hard to keep track of when and where these free museum days in NYC are available, so we've compiled an exhaustive list of reduced or free admission days at our favorite NYC cultural spots from the Bronx Zoo to the Brooklyn Children's Museum and every free museum in between.

As always, you can visit our Family Activity Calendar for more budget-friendly kid activities every day or visit our NYC Kids Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits for the latest kid-friendly exhibitions. Also, don't forget to put your library card to work for free admission at many of these same places!

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

At Moe's Southwestern Grill, kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Looking for Westchester and Hudson Valley restaurants where kids eat free? Read on for our list of eateries with freebie kids' meals throughout the region. 

Dining out is a fun family outing that also provides a much-needed break from cooking, but it can get expensive! Luckily, plenty of local restaurants offer free or discounted food for kids to make meals more affordable.

Whether you are looking for large chain restaurants or local eateries, we’ve rounded up a fantastic list of restaurants where kids eat free, or close to it, in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Read on to figure out where to head for dinner tonight, and check out our Free Guide to find tons more money-saving tips and fun, FREE things to do with the kiddos!

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Long Island

Kids eat free at participating IHOPs beginning at 4pm each afternoon. Photo courtesy of IHOP

Looking for a free meal on Long Island? There is such a thing! Kids eat free on certain days at these family-friendly Long Island restaurants. Skip the prep, cooking, and cleanup and plan a fun meal adventure the whole family will enjoy. 

From pizza to pasta, pub fare to ethnic dishes, fast food to table service, we've rounded up a list of restaurants across Nassau and Suffolk counties with great deals where kids eat free. Promotions change, so be sure to look at the restaurant websites or call ahead of your visit.

For more meal ideas, check out our top picks of Family-Friendly Themed Restaurants on Long Island and our Guide to Kid-Friendly Restaurants on Long Island. Bon appétit!

18 Free Museums and Free Museum Days in New Jersey

The New Jersey State Museum is always free and houses artifacts, natural and cultural history, dinosaurs, and fine art. Photo courtesy of the museum

From free beaches to free attractions and events. you don't need to break the bank to have a great day out in New Jersey. NJ is home to fantastic FREE museums that will stoke your kids' interest in art, history, animals, geology, and more.

Read on for museums to enjoy for FREE with kids. And be sure to check out our guide to the best NJ museums for families. 

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