Best Things To Do in Orlando July 2025 with Kids

Celebrate the holidays early with a tropical twist at The Florida Mall's Christmas in July event. Photo by the author

Continue your summer fun with these great July events in Orlando, including 4th of July fireworks, Christmas in July, theme park festivities, and more!

Kick off July with a bang! Celebrate Independence Day with patriotic 4th of July Fireworks and Parades in Orlando. Step into a magical world at Unicorn World Orlando, complete with an enchanted forest of life-size unicorns. Looking for theme park thrills? Catch SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular or dance the night away at glow parties like H2O Glow at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and AquaGlow at Aquatica. And don’t miss the quirky fun of Christmas in July with festive events popping up at The Florida Mall and Oviedo Mall!

We’re adding more Orlando events to our family activity calendar daily, so check it frequently. And get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters!

Best Things to Do in Los Angeles July 2025 with Kids

 Burst into fun at Bubble Bash. Event photo courtesy of Long Beach Towne Center.

Bring on all the things to do in Los Angeles in July with kids. Kicking off with 4th of July fireworks galore, this month never slows down, so you can enjoy every minute of summer fun.

July will be dynamite! Things to do in Los Angeles are aplenty this month, starting with all the 4th of July events in Los Angeles Independence Day fireworks in LA that'll light up the sky. And this is only the beginning, as summer favorites such as Echo Park's Lotus Festival, the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival, and the Orange County Fair return. Kids and teens can immerse themselves in their favorite fandoms at Anime Expo and the road-trip-worthy San Diego Comic-Con. New this summer, NexGen members can get a sneak peek of the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA or prowl around NHM's purr-fect new exhibit Fierce! The Story of Cats.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in July, but there's so much more! As the month heats up, the best splash pads in Los Angeles will help cool the kiddos down. Enjoy free concerts and outdoor movies, and soak in summer with our Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide

Nashville with Kids: 62 Best Things To Do in Nashville, TN

Is Nashville the cereal capital of the US? You decide at Wanna Spoon. Photo by the author

Nashville, Tennessee—also known as Music City—is a mix of southern charm and modern hipness. Plus, there are so many things to do in Nashville with kids—outdoor adventures, interesting museums, distinct country sounds, and more. I travel to visit my brother and his family in Nashville at least once a year, and I have fallen in love with the magic of the city.

Here are 62 things to do in Nashville, TN with kids, including kid-friendly Nashville restaurants and the best Nashville hotels for families.

For even more great places to stay in Nashville in our list of the best Nashville hotels and resorts for families. And, as always, visit our Family Travel Guide for more family vacation inspiration.

SK8 the Roof Opens at Ponce City Market for a Summer of Roller Skating Fun

SK8 the Roof makes for an awesome summer activity, where kids can enjoy rooftop roller skating! Photo by author

Roller skating in Atlanta just got a whole lot cooler this summer with the addition of the newly opened SK8 the Roof! SK8 the Roof, a 3,000-square-foot, covered outdoor roller skating rink perched 10 stories above Atlanta’s iconic Ponce City Market, debuted last week and will stay open daily throughout the summer. And when Atlanta families take the elevator ride up to SK8, they also get access to the other amazing rooftop attractions at Skyline Park. Roller skate into fun at this new summer space by reading below!

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