Submitted by Laurie Rein on
Looking for FREE summer outdoor movies for New Jersey families? Here are some to add to your list.
See your favorite flicks under the stars this summer as beaches and parks throughout the state host FREE outdoor movies on supersized screens. Bring a blanket or beach chair (and maybe a little bug spray), and catch an old or new favorite.
Round out your summer plans with our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide!
Submitted by Yuliya Geikhman on
Summer evenings scream for alfresco eats, and New Yorkers have plenty of options, from kid-friendly restaurants with outdoor space to family-friendly beer gardens. Another option: the spate of outdoor night markets popping up across the boroughs, with international eats, live music, and plenty of people watching. Even better, we’ve perused the options and culled a selection of eateries in these popular night markets in NYC to please even the pickiest kids. Read on to find your new favorite outdoor family dinner spot.
Find all our top picks for kid-friendly eats in our NYC Kids' Guide to Restaurants.
Submitted by Kate M on
The best kid-friendly activities, events, and more happening this summer in Houston!
Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on
Choose your summer activities wisely! It will be cold and rainy again before you know it.
Submitted by Christopher Thomas on
There’s a reason that people say Westchester is one of the best places to raise kids. Whether you and yours love to explore nature, enjoy unique outdoor attractions, or run for the air conditioning, Westchester offers summer fun for everyone.
Below, you'll find our 2025 summer bucket list for kids in Westchester, so be sure to bookmark this guide to planning scrapbook-worthy summer excursions. If this jam-packed resource isn't enough, there’s even more seasonal fun to choose from in our Summer Fun Guide and our Family Activity Calendar, which is constantly updated.
Stay tuned, too, because we'll be back next week with a bucket list of Hudson Valley fun this summer in case you're ready to stretch your seasonal adventure.
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
There's no shortage of incredible summer activities and memorable adventures for families on Long Island. From swimming at Long Island's beautiful beaches to exploring family-friendly fun on the East End or visiting Long Island's many amazing parks and playgrounds, the options are endless.
We've compiled an epic summer bucket list for Long Island kids, including free activities, outdoor excursions, summer attractions, road trips, and much more. Read ahead for our top 50 summer activity picks for Long Island kids you won't want to miss.
Check out our Ultimate Long Island Summer Vacation Guide for even more family-friendly things to do this season.
Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on
New Jersey offers tons of amazing things for families to do over the summer, and we've rounded up more than three dozen of our top picks to create this epic summer bucket list for NJ kids. Whether you're looking for a beach adventure or want to visit a local farm or museum, it's easy to fill your calendar during the long, lazy days of summer.
Be sure to check out our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide for more fun summer activities for NJ families, including our picks for the best water parks, swimming lakes, and amusement parks in the state.
Submitted by Jody Mercier on
When it comes to things to do in NYC, we're officially summer dreaming, and you're the beneficiary. We're sharing our summer bucket list of the top 51 things to do this summer in NYC with kids. Our picks are a mix of annual favorites and can't-miss, one-time-only events that prove the best vacation may just be a staycation.
Be sure to bookmark our Ultimate NYC Kids Summer Guide and our list of 100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer for even more seasonal fun.
