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Painting is fun, but marble painting is a blast. This action-packed way to paint is perfect for kids small or large who will love watching the marbles roll across the paper leaving colorful trails. And it's especially perfect for sensory kids who hate to get their fingers dirty. All you need is paper, paint and a couple of marbles to get rollin'.
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It's not too soon to start thinking about next year! School calendars for the largest school districts in Los Angeles County for the 2025-2026 school year are below, and you'll want to bookmark the page now for reference—especially when planning family vacations and booking summer camps. Follow the links for each district below for details on school holidays and semester breaks and to stay up-to-date on any last-minute changes from your local district.
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Editor's note: Fleet Week 2026 will take place from Saturday, July 4-Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States.
Fleet Week 2025, NYC's annual salute to sea services, returns for its 37th run next week with tons of family-friendly activities from Wednesday, May 21-Monday, May 26, 2025. Fleet Week NYC activities are an annual highlight of Memorial Day weekend in NYC, bringing tons of service members to our shores, plus family-friendly programming at the Intrepid Museum and at piers along the west side and in Staten Island.Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on
New Jersey is teeming with beautiful waterfalls, and many of them are accessible via an easy hike or walk. From the roaring Paterson Great Falls—the second-most-powerful waterfall east of the Mississippi—to the charming Hemlock Falls in the South Mountain Reservation, we've rounded up waterfall hikes in northern NJ that you can tackle with even the littlest trekkers.
Waterfall hikes are great for goal-oriented kids and anyone who needs a reminder that sometimes the best adventures are in our backyard. Read on for our picks.
Be sure to check out our article on great day trips to NJ state forests and more in our Guide to New Jersey Playgrounds & Parks.
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Spring cleaning always has me looking for places to donate clothes, toys, and other goods in NYC. With two adults and three kids in my family's typically small NYC apartment, all the stuff that floods our home stresses me out! That's why this is my favorite time of year to donate my kids' gently (or sometimes never!) used clothes, toys, books, and other items. It allows us to free up some space, support worthy charities, and get the whole family in a giving mindset.
We've gathered details on several organizations where you can donate clothes in NYC. Be sure to contact the charities directly to confirm what they accept and how best to drop off.
Now that you've reclaimed some closet space, take a peek at our guides to the best baby stores in NYC and the coolest vintage and thrift shops for teens to find the next size up, no matter your kids' ages!
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Looking for something to do with kids in the Hamptons? The Children's Museum of the East End, or CMEE, is one of Long Island's top museums for children and should be on every parent's bucket list.
This interactive museum packs a lot into its square footage, with children's activities around every corner. On a recent visit, my two kids had a blast with the interactive exhibits, running around the play areas, and putting on a show with the puppet theater. Check out our guide below for all the information you'll need for your upcoming visit.
Before you plan your next outing, take a look at our Museums and Art Guide for Long Island Kids, which includes our story on Long Island's top museums for kids.
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Find CT's top indoor and outdoor adventure parks for family fun!
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Take the kids on a walking tour of a new neighborhood with this handy itinerary guide.
