Best Things to Do in The Houston Heights with Kids

MKT has  great family-friendly restaurants! Photo courtesy of @mendocinofarms and MKT

Looking for things to do with kids in the Houston Heights? Here's the scoop on kid-friendly activities in The Heights neighborhood.

The Houston Heights, located just northwest of Downtown, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Houston. Known for its Victorian Houses along Heights Boulevard and quirky stores, it’s also home to many family-friendly events and activities. From playgrounds and museums to indoor activities and kid-friendly restaurants, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do with kids in The Heights.

If you’d like to explore options for more local adventures, check out our 100 Things To Do With Houston Kids Before They Grow Up post and the Visitors Guide.

Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween in Miami and South Florida

Trick-or-treat in Miami and South Florida like a princess, dinosaur, or any other character your child prefers! Photo courtesy of Laura Olivas, via Canva

Halloween in Miami and South Florida is almost here and that means plenty of trick-or-treat fun! If you want to venture through South Florida neighborhoods to trick-or-treat, there are many options to enjoy. Many Miami neighborhoods feature houses that fully get into the Halloween spirit, with elaborate decorations and tasty candy for every costumed child. 

We have polled local parents, sourced community events, and compiled a list of great options for your family to trick-or-treat in Miami and South Florida this Halloween. Get out and enjoy the spooky fun of celebrating a Miami Halloween by coming home with a massive haul of sugary sweets!

Best Museums for Kids in Atlanta: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums in Atlanta

See Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, and other Sesame Street characters at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo by the author

Atlanta museums for kids offer young visitors to get off their screens and learn about the world. Families can put down the electronics and spend time together at wonderful children's museums in Atlanta. Research shows family museums offer an excellent way to teach topics often missed in the classroom by engaging the three C’s—creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity.

Children's museums in Atlanta offer families the chance to learn something new and discover their world together. Be sure to check each museum's website for hours and tickets costs, as well as special exhibits and events. Now who's ready to explore aweome Atlanta museums?

Doodles X CAMP: Chicago's Exciting New Immersive Experience for Kids

Checking out CAMP's new immersive experience in Chicago. Photo by Maureen Wilkey for Mommy Poppins

When you first walk into Chicago's CAMP, it looks like a toy store filled with games, puzzles, figurines, balls, scooters and more. But I'd actually describe it as a "purveyor of fun." Much more than a store, CAMP hosts events, shows, and immersive experiences for kids. We were lucky enough to check out their Doodles X CAMP immersive experience, and it was a great time. Buy tickets for Doodles X CAMP for a chance to peek behind the magic door and see what's there.

Best Museums for Kids in Orlando: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums in Orlando

Splash, climb, tinker, and explore your way through Orlando Science Center's family-favorite exhibit, KidsTown. Photo by the author

Orlando museums offer a diverse collection of fun for children and families to explore. From children's museums in Orlando to others within a day trip's drive, and themed museums for train fanatics and even something for chocolate lovers, there are many Orlando museums for both residents and tourists alike. We've listed some of our favorites below. Read on to find Orlando museums for children to add to your itinerary!

For more Orlando indoor family fun, check out our Indoor Activities Guide, and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get articles like this delivered straight to your inbox.

Best Museums for Kids in the DC Area: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums

What masterpieces will your kiddo create at the National Building Museum’s PLAY WORK BUILD exhibit? Photo by Anne McDonough, courtesy of the museum

Washington, DC is known for its amazing free museums, including the world-famous Smithsonian institutions. That's why DC museums that charge admission are often overlooked. But, trust us—there are several fantastic museums in DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland that are truly worth the price of admission.

On a cold or rainy day, these museums offer something new and interesting for families to experience, whether it's exhibits just for young visitors, planes or trains to marvel at, optical illusions, or hands-on activities such as building and art.

Here are our favorite museums for kids and families in the DC area that are worth paying for, including children's museums and more. We've also included a few of the free museums near DC that are especially kid-friendly. Read reviews of some of these places in our Museum Guide for Kids and Families in Washington, DC, which includes our list of free museums in DC to visit with kids.

Salem with Kids: 25 Best Things To Do in Salem, MA

The Salem Witch Museum and other fun attractions draw visitors to Salem MA all year. Photo courtesy of the Salem Witch Museum.

There are so many fun things to do in Salem, MA with kids throughout the year. Costumes are always on in Salem, but the city truly becomes Halloween Town through October. While Halloween has historically been packed with revelers, Witch City is always a great destination for an easy day trip or weekend getaway because there's always things to do in Salem. Take the ferry from Boston to learn the history of the Salem Witch Trials, experience everything from the magical to the macabre anytime of year, and explore family-friendly, hands-on exhibitions at the world-class Peabody Essex Museum. It's easy to promise families year-round fun in this historic walkable town with our list of the top things to do in Salem with kids. 

For more fun things to do this October, we've rounded up the best kids Halloween events near Boston and loaded up our Halloween Guide with the best of spooky season. 

Scary Haunted Houses in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Head to Ulster Park to catch the spooky Headless Horseman Haunted Houses. Photo courtesy of event

Nothing says Halloween like a spooky haunted house, and Westchester and the Hudson Valley are teeming with top-of-the-line haunted houses and scream parks, many of them boasting Hollywood-quality makeup and special effects. If you have teens keen on a thrilling screamfest, look no further. 

Read on for our list of the best haunted houses and scream parks in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Some of these are returning favorites that have been recognized as the top haunted houses in the country, such as Pure Terror Scream Park and Scared by the Sound. Others can even boast of being held in historic haunted locations, such as the Dark Forest at Burn Brae Mansion and Prison of Horrors.  

Find our favorite FREE Halloween events and more Westchester Halloween activities in our Westchester and Hudson Valley Halloween Guide, which includes recommendations for top local corn mazespumpkin patches near Westchesterat-home Halloween activities, and much more. You’ll also find tons more seasonal events on our Family Activity Calendar, with new ones added frequently.

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