San Jose with Kids: 31 Best Things to do in San Jose, CA

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Dig into fun in San Jose. Photo courtesy of Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

If you haven’t explored San Jose with kids yet, you’re in for a surprise. This South Bay city often flies under the radar, but it’s packed with family-friendly gems, think hands-on museums, giant playgrounds, quirky local history, and even a few wild peacocks. Whether you’ve got toddlers who love trains or tweens who crave techy fun, San Jose has something for every age (and energy level). As a local parent, I’ve spent plenty of weekends testing out these spots with my crew, and this list is full of go-tos, hidden gems, and places worth the drive.

From indoor bounce zones to gorgeous hiking trails and immersive science museums, here are some fun things to do with kids in and around San Jose. Check them out, make a list, and start making plans!

For more adventures in the Bay Area, discover all there is to do in Oakland with kids, plan adventures in Santa Cruz with kids, and discover more easy day trips in our Weekend Getaway Guide and Day Trips for San Francisco Kids. 

Best Things To Do in NYC with Kids August 2025

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See Double Dutch routines from championship teams at Lincoln Center. Photo by Photo by Kevin Yatarola

Summer's not over, and there are so many fun things to do in New York City this August! Enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days.

Back-to-school season is right around the corner, but it's not here quite yet. August is the perfect time to coast down traffic-free Summer Streets, cheer athletes at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Fest, and discover your inner Michelangelo while making sand sculptures on Coney Island. Kids' Night on Broadway's summer edition offers free tickets for kids.

Plus, Shakespeare in the Park is back at the newly remodeled Delacorte with a dazzling production of Twelfth Night.

Best Things To Do on Long Island with Kids August 2025

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The world's first all-inflatable water park slides onto Long Island, with 25 giant inflatable water slides. Photo courtesy of Slide City

There are tons of things to do in August on Long Island–enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days. After all, summer isn't over yet!

Make the most of the last month of summer with our hot list of things to do on Long Island in August, including one of the scrappiest sights on LI, the Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race, which features vessels made exclusively from cardboard, duct tape, and paint.

Additionally, the Paumanauke Native American Festival returns to Tanner Park, featuring Aztec and traditional Native American dances, authentic Native American foods, and other cultural celebrations. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is ready to make August on Long Island even hotter as Glow-N-Fire lights up the UBS Arena. And it's on like Donkey Kong this month as the Cradle of Aviation once again hosts the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo​.

Read on for all the ways to pack your calendar this month on Long Island!

21 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles August 2025 with Kids

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Enjoy free music at Getty Garden Concerts for Kids. Photo courtesy of the event.

Summer is not over yet, and there are so many things to do in a Los Angeles August! It's a great time to enjoy outdoor movies & concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days.

A Los Angeles August is that crazy time of year when the height of heat and summer fun collides with back-to-school, and parents need to turn the dial up on the end-of-summer fun. Luckily, the events and outings in Los Angeles this month do not disappoint, and there are loads of amazing activities to do before the school bell rings, and many of them are free.

Monster trucks zoom into August at Monster Jam at Crypto.com Arena and the Hot Wheels Trucks Live Glow Party. Culver City's annual Fiesta La Ballona returns for some end-of-summer fun. And it's no trick: this year's August celebrations include Halloween, as both Midsummer Scream and Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party get the spooky season off to an early start.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in August—there's so much more! When the heat is too much to grin and bear, we've got Places to Beat the Heat in LA. When your credit card says to take it easy, we've got Free Things To Do In Los Angeles This Summer with Kids. And don't forget to check back weekly for our picks for the best things to do in Los Angeles each weekend.

23 Best Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids August 2025

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Sandy Springs is combining its annual Back-to-School Bash with its National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of the City of Sandy Springs

School is starting in Atlanta, but that doesn't mean summer fun is over! August in Atlanta is a great time to enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and cool events.

August brings fun family events like the Sandy Springs Back to School Bash as well as the Piedmont Park Arts Festival in Midtown. The City of Kennesaw parties with the community at its yummy August event, Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival, which includes music, a kids' zone, and delicious barbecue. And don't miss one of the most popular events in Atlanta...Dragon Con, kicking off on August 28. 

Even as kids head back to school, there's still time for summer fun on the weekends —check out our list of 46 Ways to Beat the Heat in Atlanta and our Ultimate End-of-Summer Bucket List for inspiration!

23 Best Things To Do in Orlando with Kids August 2025

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The Florida Kids and Family Expo is a two-day event that welcomes over 200 exhibitors to help Central Florida families discover fun opportunities. Photo by the author

August is a busy month for Orlando families! Summer break is coming to an end and kids are heading back to school. Squeeze in end-of-summer fun with great events this month!

Orlando theme parks are bursting with fun activities in August, including SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Cheer on your favorite monster trucks at Monster Jam at the Kia Center; see beloved Disney characters at Disney on Ice (also at the Kia Center); and sing and dance to your favorite Taylor Swift songs at Dr. Phillips Center's Tay Tay Dance Party. Get the kids excited to go back to school with fun events in Orlando, Melbourne, and Winter Garden. Read on for all the top August events happening around Orlando!

El Paso with Kids: 20 Best Things To Do in El Paso, Texas

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Even the benches are art at the El Paso Museum of Art.

El Paso, Texas, located right on the border with Mexico, is a multicultural town that's very family-friendly. Known as the "Sun City" due to its exceptionally high amount of sunshine, El Paso is very diverse, and you're just as likely to hear Spanish spoken there as English. The city celebrates its diversity with downtown museums (many of them free!) and a reputation for some great Tex-Mex cuisine.

Whether you come to El Paso as part of a Texas road trip or en route to Big Bend National Park, this town has plenty for families to explore, including a brand new, state-of-the-art children's museum. Here are 20 top things to do in El Paso, Texas with kids, including family-friendly El Paso restaurants and hotels. Check out our Ultimate Travel Guide for more vacation ideas!

Red Jacket Beach Resort: A Perfect Cape Cod Escape for Families

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Red Jacket Beach Resort is the perfect Cape Cod escape.

Finding the perfect place to stay on Cape Cod with kids can be tricky: The grown-ups want to relax and unwind, while the kids just want to have fun. And if you've got a large or multigenerational family coming along, you'll need a place that can fit everyone.

Enter Red Jacket Beach Resort and Spa in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Situated on the banks of Parker's River, Red Jacket Beach Resort offers both a private stretch of beach on Nantucket Sound and gorgeous river sunsets. Plus, there is plenty to keep the whole family busy: indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball courts, and tons of family and kids' activities in the summer including science workshops, magic shows, live music, and so much more. Accommodations range from standard guest rooms to vacation cottages that sleep 12.

Read on for more info about all that Red Jacket Beach Resort has to offer. Then visit our Guide to Cape Cod and the Islands with Kids to help you plan your perfect family getaway on the Cape, including our list of 60 fun things to do on Cape Cod with kids.

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