New York City kids love trendy and cool experiences, and now you can add Swingers NoMad to your list of fun indoor attractions in NYC. If you think mini golf is just for kids, Swingers NoMad is here to change your mind. This out-of-the-ordinary destination takes putt-putt golf to wild new heights, mixing an immersive course design with a swanky clubhouse vibe, cocktails and mocktails served right on the course, and street food that hits way above par.

Originally opened as an adults-only spot, Swingers NoMad now allows families the run of its courses during its Family Sessions. If you’re teeing off on this mini-golf course with your mini-me, expect a full-sensory experience that feels like stumbling into a secret, special space.

Automatically create digital flash cards, organize notes, and track assignments with the free Five Star app.

Research shows taking handwritten notes promotes kids’ active engagement, critical thinking, and focused attention. In fact, children who regularly practice handwriting have been shown to develop greater persistence, patience, and self-regulation–all skills that’ll help them tackle challenges both in and out of school.

With so much of today’s technology replacing the need to write by hand, an innovative app from Five Star instead aims to combine this critical skill with digital tools to help kids organize and review their school notes and calendars, plus automatically create flash cards to help with studying.

I couldn’t wait to give the app a try with my daughter so that I could share the ins and outs of how you can help your kids master organization skills and benefit from old-school handwritten notes with this very cool new app that’s totally free to use!

Parks and indoor locations for the perfect first birthday celebration. 

The new school year is right around the corner, and we’re betting that if you hear the words “I’m bored” one more time, you’ll be camping out in front of their new classroom door. To help you make it through these last couple of weeks, we’ve rounded up the best end-of-summer activities in Dallas, Fort Worth, and the rest of the metroplex.

From family-friendly Dallas attractions to free kid-friendly events in Dallas and elsewhere, here’s what you should cross off your summer bucket list before school starts. Be sure to also visit our DFW Summer Activities Guide to find more family fun ideas, and subscribe to our email list to get stories just like this delivered straight to your inbox.

Venues, vendors, and DIY options for a fun crafting birthday party.

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley before summer ends? Read on for our top picks. 

The start of August sets me in a panic every year: Have I made summer fun enough? How will we squeeze in all the great outings I had hoped to take my kids on? If you're feeling down about the end of summer, we've rounded up our must-dos for the rest of the season. Make the most of summer's swan song with these two dozen options, from annual events to oft-overlooked favorite outings.

Find more great seasonal activities in our Ultimate Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids Summer Vacation Guide and check out our list of the best things to do this August with kids.

With summer 2025 winding down, we've rounded up dozens of the best things to do on Long Island with kids before they head back to school, from cooling off at water playgrounds and outdoor pools to enjoying pick-your-own flower farms or festivals and street fairs.

Read on for our top picks, and browse our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide for even more seasonal fun.

You know it's time for an end-of-summer list of things to do in New Jersey when August rolls around and Target is once again fully stocked with school supplies. If you haven’t been to the beach, picked your own fruit, or ridden a roller coaster, there's still time to squeeze it in before saying "so long" to summer.

Read on for dozens of awesome adventures to pack in with your kids before school starts, and get ready to go out with a bang!

Find even more bucket list-worthy ideas in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide and on our Activity Calendar.