Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

Enjoy Christmas dinner in a rustic setting at Mia's Italian Kitchen. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Don't feel like cooking this year? Here are 15 restaurants open on Christmas Day in the DC area.

You've decked the halls, trimmed the trees, and bought the presents. Now it's time to plan your holiday dinner. If you've run out of steam, don't stress. There are several restaurants open on Christmas in DC and the surrounding areas that will give your family a memorable meal without all the cooking and cleanup.

Here are 15 family-friendly restaurants open on Christmas in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia in 2023. Many of these restaurants are serving up special Christmas menus, and most are offering special pricing for children. Make reservations soon, as these restaurants open on Christmas are sure to fill up quickly!

For ideas on fun things to do with kids before or after your Christmas meal, check out our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for DC Kids, which includes our roundup of what is open on Christmas Day near DC.

Where to Pick Strawberries Near Orlando: 8 Family-Friendly Strawberry Farms

Kids can pick their own strawberries at Oak Haven Farms & Winery.

Strawberry picking in Orlando happens December through March! Spending a day at the strawberry farm is a great activity for winter fun and gives families an outlet to connect with nature while making sweet memories. We have compiled a list of u-pick farms that offer strawberry picking in Orlando, as well as some tips to make the most of your outdoor trip. 

Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta Lights Up the Holiday Season

Kids can get up close to the adorable handcrafted creatures at Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta!

Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta is the perfect way to spend a holiday night! Wander through Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and witness a world of illuminated beauty and magic as the grounds light up with the gorgeous colors and creative designs of more than 1,000 Chinese lanterns. I visited the Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta with my family and had such a fun time walking through each dazzling section, laughing and just plain gawking at these cool creations — take a look at this Atlanta holiday event.

Best Snow Tubing near Philly for Families

Try Galactic tubing at Camelback Mountain for nighttime family adventures. Photo courtesy of Camelback

We've rounded up the best places for snow tubing near Philly for the ultimate winter fun.

Winter fun hardly gets more exciting than this, and we've rounded up our favorite places to go snow tubing near Philadelphia. As a kid, my snow tubing experiences consisted of my dad pulling snow tubes behind his 4-wheeler near our house. Safety standards have changed in the Philly area since the 1980s, and now we don’t have to resort to such creative measures. So get ready to ride the slopes down carefully crafted lanes from the Lehigh Valley to the Poconos at these snowy spots packed with cold-weather family fun.

For more winter excursions, check out our favorite sledding spots near Philly and our list of family-friendly skiing and snow boarding destinations. All of our favorite wintertime highlights can be found in our Winter Activities Guide for Philly Families.

Best Places for Snow Tubing Near Chicago for Families

Enjoy a kid-friendly tube fest at Sunburst Ski Hill. Photo courtesy of Sunburst Ski Hill

When there's no snow to be found in the city or your neighborhood sledding hills are worn down to the grass, you still can find perfect slopes for snow tubing with kids just a short drive outside of Chicago.

Snow tubing is the perfect winter activity for the whole family; it gets everyone outside playing, and unlike skiing or snowboarding, it requires no gear. (Unlike ice skating, it also requires minimal balance.)

Everything you need to go snow tubing with kids—a tube, a hill, and snow—is provided by the parks. Just dress warmly, and you're ready for a day of snow tubing near Chicago.

The Holidays At Moody Gardens: Ice Skating, Festival of Lights, Arctic Slide, and More

Enjoy some winter thrills by hurtling down the arctic slide at Moody Gardens this holiday season.

Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens in Galveston is a favorite annual holiday event, and we had the opportunity to go check it out this year. It was an amazing experience that had so many fun and festive activities, including a festival of lights, ice skating, and a train ride. 

We think Holiday in the Gardens is a great place to visit and celebrate the holidays with your family. But first, read on to learn what to expect from your visit.

Don't forget to check out our list of the Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities for Kids in Houston and all the other holiday content in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Houston Families

Best Inexpensive Winter Weekend Getaways from NYC for Families

Connecticut's Mohawk Mountain Ski Area offers endless opportunities for fun in the snow. Photo courtesy of the Mohawk Mountain

Falling temperatures don’t necessarily translate to falling prices when it comes to family vacations. Luckily, we’ve rounded up 14 well-priced weekend getaways from NYC that are all within driving distance. Whether you’re in the mood for New England's seaside views, craving winter sports, small-town charm, or big-city culture, we've got a winter weekend getaway destination for you.

Read on for our top picks and bookmark our Guide to Weekend Getaways for more family travel destinations.

Cool Tech Gifts for Kids

A smartwatch is just one of the many cool tech gifts available for kids of all ages. Photo courtesy of Canva

Got a tech-savvy kid? Read on for our ultimate list of cool tech gifts for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.

While finding tech gifts that match your child's level of cool can be a real challenge, it's not as hard as you think. These days, there are so many cool tech gifts on the market, from gaming accessories to awesome headphones to fun STEAM building kits.

Whether you’ve got a tiny tot who loves technology or a tween who knows way more about video games than you ever will, we’ve got you covered with cool tech gifts they’re sure to love.

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