The 19 Most Insane, Must-Try Desserts Kids Love in Orlando

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The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is as close as it gets to visiting a real-life Willy Wonka chocolate factory! Photo courtesy of Toothsome

Treat kiddos to an Orlando dessert sure to bring a smile to their faces! Orlando offers a wide range of sweet treats, from delicious pastries to decadent milkshakes. These Orlando desserts make for a super special outing with kids (a great idea for celebrating the start of school)! Whether you crave classic desserts like cookies and cake, or unique confections like gourmet marshmallows or chocolate piñatas, Orlando has something to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Top 20 Events for Kids to Celebrate the Start of Atlanta Schools

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Families sample tons of ice cream flavors, all for a great cause! Visitors to the 20th Annual Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin' are treated to locally churned ice cream flavors plus some fun giveaways. Photo by the author

Most Atlanta kids start school in early August...even if it does still feel like blistering summer. Transitioning from the carefree days of summer to scheduled routines can be tough for kids of all ages (don't get us started on the school bus pick-up time). Atlanta students deserve a pat on the back for making the responsible adjustment, especially since academic calendars in Atlanta start so early. We've got great ways to reward your students' return back to school!

14 Family-Friendly Weekend Getaways near NYC

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Visit the 180 Pool at the Crystal Springs Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort

New York City is unlike any other place in the world, but sometimes we still need a break and these family-friendly weekend getaways near NYC are a great excuse to skip town for a weekend with the family. You don't have to travel far to feel like you're a world away.

We've rounded up 14 of our favorite kid-friendly weekend getaways near NYC for families—all are within 3 hours of NYC. If you're looking for other comprehensive guides to weekend getaways near NYC, check out our definitive list of the Hudson Valley's top attractions, our exhaustive survey of family-friendly options in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, plus our list of New York State's top attractions for families.

33 Best Things To Do in Pasadena With Kids

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Experience the Arroyo Adventure at Kidspace Museum

If you're working your way down our bucket list of 100 things to do before your LA kids grow up, you might notice how many of those are fun things to do in Pasadena—and we're not just talking about the Rose Parade. The inland, foothill community rivals Santa Monica for family-friendly, walkable streets and a variety of arts and entertainment. It's also one of the oldest communities in the LA area, which gave it a head start on collecting cool stuff.

Let the tourists spend their days in Hollywood because there's more going on most weekends in Pasadena, a city so bursting with kid and family-friendly activities that we had a hard time picking the best of the best. 

35 Things to Do with Preschoolers in DC Before They Turn 5

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The National Children's Museum has spaces and activities just for preschoolers. Photo by Jessica Caso Photography

Parents have just a few short years before their little ones head to kindergarten. Luckily, DC-area parents can really make the most of that time thanks to all the fun things to do with preschoolers in the area. From fantastic free museums to incredible destination playgrounds, there are so many ways to have fun with little ones.

Here are 35 things to do with preschoolers in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia before they turn 5. Have a blast checking these items off your list, then extend the fun with our list of 100 things to do in DC with kids before they grow up.

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