Best Places for Kids' Haircuts in Atlanta from Baby Haircuts to Cool Teen Salons

The Little Bluejay has some super cool rides for your kid to enjoy while getting a haircut. Photo by Emily Baas

Getting a first haircut is a monumental experience -- you don’t want just anyone cutting those precious locks of hair! And going forward, you need a good salon for kids haircuts to keep children calm, happy, and looking stylish. Many of these Atlanta salons offer fun toys, movies, and other distractions so your kids won’t want to leave.

For parents of younger kids, we've also got the skinny on the Best Baby Stores in Atlanta and the Best Atlanta Playgrounds for Toddlers.

Kids Eat Free: 24 Orlando Restaurants with Free Meal Deals for Families

The only thing better than a good meal is a free good meal! Photo by the author

There are some Orlando restaurants where kids eat free, which make things easier on your wallet and sanity, providing peace of mind when food is left on the plate. Here's a roundup of Orlando restaurants where kids eat free (or get cheap kids meals) with purchase. Bon appetit!

This list is accurate as of published date, but call ahead to verify that the specials haven't changed. Find more free and budget-friendly fun in Orlando with our Guide of Free Things to Do With Kids in Orlando!

Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience Brings Happy Vibes to Washington, DC

Diving into a ball pit will make any kid smile!

Dopamine is what gives our brains feelings of pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation, and that's what Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience in the Friendship Heights area of Washington, DC does. This paid experience invites visitors to activate dopamine through immersive activities in media, technology, and play.

With my 12-year-old daughter, I went through Dopamine Land during a preview event at which we learned a little about what satisfies our brains.

Read on to learn all about Dopamine Land, and don't miss our Guide to Indoor Fun for DC Kids to help with staying busy during these cold months.

Best Things to Do in Bellaire with Kids

Palace Social in Bellaire has a bowling alley, arcade, and VR rides. Photo courtesy of Palace Social

Bellaire is located just minutes from Houston’s downtown, straddling the loop in the southwest part of town, and it makes for a fun day trip or quick visit for a meal or recreation. The compact city is a mere 3.5 square miles, but its small footprint packs in a lot of family-friendly activities and events.

From playgrounds and pools to indoor activities and kid-friendly restaurants, read on for some of the best things to do with kids in Bellaire.

If you’d like to explore options for more local adventures, check out our 100 Things To Do With Houston Kids Before They Grow Up post and the Visitors Guide.

15 Spots for Snow Tubing Near San Francisco and the Bay Area

Snow tubing adventures in NorCal are at the ready for kids of all ages. Photo by Trevor Clark, courtesy of Tahoe Donner

Snow tubing near San Francisco and the Bay Area really does exist. Sure, to get to the snow, it's going to require a trek to Lake Tahoe, the Sierras, or Yosemite, but there might be more places than you think of where you can have a memorable snow day in Northern California. 

From gentle hills to disco tubing, big air jumps, and snow tubing in a national park, magical snowy adventures await kids of all ages throughout Northern California. Snow tubing near San Francisco will provide unforgettable family experiences and the promise of a true winter wonderland. Keep reading below for the best places to go snow tubing near San Francisco and the Bay Area.  

When going snow tubing near San Francisco, you'll likely pass through California's capital city, so don't miss out on these things to do with kids in Sacramento. Beyond snow tubing, check out things to do with kids in Lake Tahoe, and get inspired for more family adventures with our Weekend Getaway and Day Trips from San Francisco Guide

Snow Play Near Los Angeles: 16 Places LA Families Can Pretend It's Winter

Everyone loves a snow day! Photo courtesy of Big Bear Mountain Resort

Snow play near Los Angeles, you ask? There's no snow in Los Angeles, and nobody walks in LA. Two truisms that actually aren't true! Most of us live in LA because we love the mild weather. It's fun to Facetime relatives freezing in Michigan from the pool in March.

When the rest of the country is covered in fresh white powder, we wish for a day of snow play near Los Angeles. If you or your little snow angels are longing for a day of sledding, snow tubing, and more, all it takes is a drive to higher elevations. The whole family can experience the thrill of winter sports, explore alpine landscapes, and take in the magic of winter for the day. 

So, where can you find places for snow play near Los Angeles? There are plenty of places where families can ski, sled, or go snow tubing and still be home for bedtime. Visit our Winter Activities Guide for Los Angeles Families for the scoop on everywhere you can play in LA this winter. 

20 Free Things To Do in Atlanta On Cold and Rainy Days: Indoor Places To Play

Babyland General Hospital offer free admission for kids to see where the beloved Cabbage Patch Kids are "born." Photo by author

Just this week and the next, we in Atlanta have gotten tornado, ice, snow, and flood warnings! Having reliable free things to do indoors in your back pocket is crucial. Free indoor activities in Atlanta help parents keep the party going no matter what's happening outdoors, without a huge hit to the wallet. Here are some of our favorite free things to do when its rainy, icy, snowy, or some type of combination that haunts Atlanta. (Just make sure you can safely drive there!) 

For more free fun in Atlanta, check out our Free Things To Do with Kids Guide and sign up for our newsletters to get info delivered straight to your inbox.

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