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.

With August upon us and the start of a new school year looming, my kids and I are in a panic about all the fun, summery things to do in NYC we haven't yet crossed off our NYC summer bucket list.

Sure, we've had a lot of fun tooling around the city, enjoying our favorite local swimming pool, reigniting a love for some of the best playgrounds in NYC, chilling out with some kid-pleasing ice-cold treats, and soaking up all the FREE things to do in NYC with kids in the summer. But, there are plenty of great activities we haven't gotten to. So, we've crafted this list of 40 can't-miss activities to do before the school bell rings in September.

For more ideas from Brooklyn to the Bronx, and even at home, check out our Ultimate NYC Kids Summer Vacation Guide. Soon summer vacation will be a mere memory.

Your child's birthday party is a significant annual event. After all, the celebration allows your child to feel special, eat tons of delicious birthday cake, and receive lots of cool gifts. Hire an Atlanta birthday party entertainer to come to your home and make the event even greater!

Birthday party entertainers provide an easy way to amp up the celebration! We've listed birthday party entertainers who offer a wide range of options and themes, including clowns, magicians, princesses, music, art, science experiments, and much more. There's definitely an Atlanta birthday party entertainer destined for your child on his or her special day!

SEA LIFE Aquarium Florida officially opened at Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven, Florida this summer and offers families the chance to learn and explore about amazing underwater creatures. Featuring a unique theme-park-under-the-sea design, this SEA LIFE Aquarium location includes coral castles, carousel hideaways, and hotel-like spaces to keep living creatures safe and comfortable in their underwater habitats. Keep reading to take a sneak peek into this newly opened Orlando attraction!