Christmas Vacation in Los Angeles: 22 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do with Kids
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With so much to do, it will be hard to choose plans for the holiday break!
Christmas Vacation in Philly: 37 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do With Kids
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Winter break is almost here, and the kids are going to need full-time entertainment. After they've binged all the Christmas movies or have had their fill of Hanukkah happenings, it's time to get them up and off the couch for all the winter adventures they can handle. We've got everything you need to fill your winter break bucket list, from holiday lights to winter excursions and more. So plan an entire week's itinerary with our picks below.
If you're looking for more ways to keep the kids busy this winter break, check out our Winter Activity Guide and our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events.
Christmas Vacation in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: 40 Things To Do with Kids
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Stave off holiday break boredom with these fun picks for local kids.
Christmas Vacation on Long Island: 30 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do with Kids
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Here are our picks for the top things to do on LI over Christmas break.
Christmas Vacation in New Jersey: 20 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do with Kids
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Ready to plan out some fun family activities to do with your kids during the holiday break? New Jersey has lots of must-do holiday activities—from spectacular light displays to cold-weather fun.
Most New Jersey schools are closed for at least a week, so there's plenty of time to enjoy a winter day trip or special holiday outing. So bundle up the kids and get ready to explore something new and exciting (or an old fave), whether it's skiing the slopes, visiting an enchanting Christmas town, or seeing some holiday lights at the zoo.
Be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar and Holiday Fun Guide for more great ideas.
Three Kings, Jurassic Quest, Snowflake Trains, Gingerbread Competition, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend
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Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.
The New Year is here, and there are a ton of new ways to enjoy Philadelphia. Head to Oaks to enjoy Jurassic Quest, an interactive dinosaur adventure. Check out the Three Kings Celebration at the Kimmel center for an afternoon of celebrations and surprises. If you still have the holiday itch, you can check out the final weekends for the Herr's Snack Factory Christmas Lights Display or the Holidays at Brandywine. Get out there and enjoy all the fun things to do!
Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
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Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Kick off the weekend with Shake it Off's Grinchmas celebration, where kids can meet and take photos with the Grinch and enjoy a dance party, crafts, pizza, and a hot cocoa station.
Other festive holiday fun this weekend includes Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow's Winter Stroll, Skate with Santa at Hommocks Park Ice Rink, and Westchester's own Jessica Lynn in A Very Merry Classic Christmas at the Paramount Hudson Valley benefiting Toys for Tots.
Read on for lots more standout events happening this weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Train Shows and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids
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Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.
Kick off the new year with one of these engaging and interactive activities and experiences across Long Island this weekend.
Forge full steam ahead into 2025 by visiting a free train display in Dix Hills, Babylon or Bohemia. Or let it go with this Frozen Jr. live production at The Showplace in Bellmore. Be sure to stick around after for photo opps and a meet and greet!
Kids can also connect with nature by crafting a bird feeder for free at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge.
Read on for more great events across LI this weekend.
