If you're looking for indoor kids' birthday party places near Philadelphia for your child's next celebration, we've got the master list of great ideas for indoor birthday parties. For those winter babies who need an indoor option, or if the summer heat cramps your party style, Philly has plenty of places to party inside. We know how stressful kids' birthday party planning can be, so we've scoured the region for all of the best indoor birthday party options in the Delaware Valley.

For more kids' birthday party ideas in Philadelphia, check out our Birthday Party Guide for Philly Kids. You know what else a birthday needs? Gifts! Get tried-and-tested favorite gift suggestions including Best Toddler Gifts and more in the Mommy Poppins Gift Guide for Birthdays and Holidays.

Play gyms, ninja training, and more: Chicago's indoor birthday party options are hard to top.

Parents of little ones know a visit to a play space is among the most foolproof ways to entertain the smallest members of the family. So, it’s no surprise that parents in south Brooklyn are thrilled to have a new play space in their neighborhood.

The recently debuted Little Explorers Play House sits at the border of Midwood and Mapleton, and it’s already a popular play space for families looking for a safe, screen-free attraction on a cold or rainy day. Read on for the inside scoop on this bright new Montessori-style play space.

For more indoor play options, see our roundup of the best indoor play spaces in Brooklyn and our comprehensive NYC Kids Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun Zones.

Brain teasers for kids are a great way to battle boredom, enhance logic and creative thinking, and keep children's (and grown-ups'!) minds sharp. They also make for great dinner conversation and can motivate kids to work together to find the answers. Plus, they are fun, humorous, and oh-so-satisfying to solve!

Here are 101 brain teasers for kids of all ages to tackle as a family. These brain teasers with answers will challenge children to use their language and math skills, reasoning, and more to find the solutions.

After you've tackled these brain teasers for kids, visit our Boredom Busters for Kids Guide for more ways to have fun as a family, from fun facts that will blow kids' minds to awesome art projects.

New York City is full of not-so-secret indoor gardens that are perfect for staving off cabin fever during the winter with an antsy child. It's also packed with semi-secret indoor public spaces bursting with gorgeous blooms.

Finding an indoor garden in your neighborhood can be a real winter lifesaver when the world is freezing and everything feels colorless and gray. Some gardens are so steamy and warm, you’ll feel as if you booked a tropical getaway. Here are 13 of our favorite kid-friendly indoor gardens, plazas, and urban oases for NYC families.

Bonus: Most of these public atriums and indoor gardens are FREE to wander into, and many offer seating, snacks, Wi-Fi, and public art.

Find more ways to escape the winter weather in our NYC Kids Guide to Indoor Playgrounds, Play Spaces, and Fun Zone, including our picks for the best stores where kids can play for FREE.

Whether your toddler is ready for their first haircut or your teen is begging you for the trendiest new style, kids' haircuts can be a real challenge. Even a tiny trim can be a herculean feat if you've got a little one who squirms and wiggles, and one wrong snip can spell disaster for a teen with very specific tastes.

Luckily, there are several salons and stylists in the DC area that specialize in kids' haircuts. Some of these awesome spots offer kid-friendly perks like cool chairs, TVs and video games, treats, and special first-haircut packages. Others have stylists trained in the latest Insta-worthy cuts and styles for teens.

Here are 12 of the best places for kids' haircuts in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. You'll find even more ways to pamper your kids in our list of kid-friendly spas and and kid spa parties near DC.

Our list of family-friendly wintertime hikes in New Jersey features fun cold-weather attractions like waterfalls, grand vistas, and ruins. I love hiking with my kids on NJ trails in winter because there's a lot of room for exploration. 

Hiking in winter can be a cold and muddy endeavor, so keep that in mind before you set out and wear appropriate outerwear and boots. 

If you fall in love with winter hiking, many of these easy NJ hikes for fall would also be great for winter. 

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, one of New York City's oldest neighborhoods, blends its storied past with a vibrant present to foster a compelling destination for families. Known for its historic brownstones, tree-lined streets, and deep cultural roots, this area has evolved into a hub of activity with attractions that cater to all ages. Its mix of green spaces, artistic institutions, and community-driven events offers families a unique opportunity to experience both history and modernity in one visit.

Anchored by Fort Greene Park, the neighborhood is steeped in character while remaining accessible and easy to navigate. Its heritage is woven into its streets and landmarks, making it an ideal place for parents and children to explore together. Below, we highlight the best spots to visit with kids, from interactive museums to outdoor escapes.

Find more local neighborhoods to explore in our NYC Kids Neighborhoods Guide, and find more Brooklyn highlights on this list of the 50 best things to do in the borough.