Best Indoor Batting Cages in Orlando for Kids and Teens

D-Bat has everything you need for a successful hitting session on your own. Photo by the author

Consider indoor batting cages with the summer heat in full swing (get it?!). Softball and baseball lovers and batting newbies alike will enjoy these awesome Orlando batting cages to cool off and hone their skills. Indoor batting cages are great ways for Orlando kids and teens to touch base with friends, parents, and even siblings! Cool off this summer and hit it out of the park with these awesome Orlando batting cages below.

Best Batting Cages in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

The batting cages at V.E. Macy Park in Ardsley are open to the public. Photo by the author

Batting cages in Westchester and the Hudson Valley let you experience the particular summertime joy of the sound and the feel of a bat hitting a ball. The fun is not limited to warm weather, either, as there are indoor and outdoor batting cages to keep the hits coming all year round.

Read on for the top batting cages in the region, and check out our Guide to Sports in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for more stories like this.

Best Bowling Alleys on Long Island for Families

Bumpers and ramps make it easier for little kids to knock down some pins at Long Island bowling alleys. Photo by Gina Massaro

We’ve put together this list of the best bowling alleys for Long Island families so that you can find a great bowling spot no matter where you live on LI. From bumpers and ramps for toddlers to glow-in-the-dark game nights for tweens and teens, each venue offers a little something extra.

Most of these bowling alleys also offer specials during school breaks and some have after-school youth bowling leagues. 

Find more fun family outings in our Guide to Indoor Fun and on our always-updated Event Calendar.

Best Street Fairs and Summer Festivals in NJ this August

The Middlesex County Fair has been a fun family tradition for 80 years. Photo courtesy of the fair

The number and variety of New Jersey street fairs and summer festivals in August make for a month-long party. The New Jersey State Fair: Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is one of many August favorites, boasting live entertainment, rides, food, and horses. Plus, kick back to music, crafts, boat rides, and more at Canal Day Music & Craft Festival.

Read on for our top picks, and find more ways to make the most of August with our Summer Fun Guide for New Jersey Kids and our ideas for the best things to do all month long.

31 Free Games and Activities for August

August 10 is S'mores Day! Photo by Maureen Wilkey

It’s the dog days of summer, back to school, and gearing up for maybe getting out of town for Labor Day Weekend! With so much going on, it’s easy to find new things to do at home every day with kids, whether it’s getting ready for school with lunches your kids will actually eat or celebrating National S’Mores Day on August 10.

So any day this month, just check this list, and you’ll find the perfect thing to do with your kids each and every day! For more ideas for fun summer activities, check out our Ultimate Summer Vacation Guide.

10 Dual-Language and Immersion Preschools in Brooklyn

These NYC preschools promote knowledge and language learning in one neat package.

Whether your child already speaks two languages or you merely want to expand their intellectual horizons, dual-language preschools can help. These NYC preschools promote knowledge and language learning in one neat package. Lucky for us, NYC is packed with immersion preschools.

We've pulled together a sampling of immersion preschools in Brooklyn, the city's most populous borough. To find more preschools with dual-language programs or other preschool options, visit our NYC preschool directory.

Where To Go Peach Picking near NYC

Get your hands on some juicy stone fruits at family-friendly farms for peach picking near NYC like Alstede Farms..

The season for peach picking near NYC is upon us, and nabbing these sweet stone fruits is the perfect excuse for local families to plan a summertime day trip. Starting in July or early to mid-August—depending on the farm and the weather—the peaches begin to ripen, and peach-picking season typically runs into September.

Peach picking near NYC follows berry picking season. It is often a less commercial and more straightforward outing than some of the more popular fruit seasons like apple picking, meaning you're not going to run into as many hayrides, face painters, or crowds. Still, you will get a more authentic farm experience.

We've rounded up 12 orchards offering peach picking near NYC, all less than two hours by car from Midtown Manhattan. Several are even accessible by mass transit. You can find more farm fun in our Guide to Farms and Pick Your Own Fun for Families.

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