20 Free Online Games for Kids | No Download Games Safe for Kids

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Screen time doesn't have to be a solo activity with these free, safe (no download) online games for kids to play with friends.

Fun and free online games for kids are a great way for kids to stay connected with friends and family who live far away. 

These games make it easy for children to engage in educational and entertaining activities designed specifically for them. They offer interactive and educational content to children, helping them build confidence and develop skills while having fun. The FREE educational games on our list, which are tried and tested by our own kids, provide a wide variety of interactive, engaging, and educational experiences for children.

Here are the best free online games for kids who want to play games together even when they’re miles apart. These free online games for kids have no downloads, subscriptions, or even payment! Just click the link and you’re good to go. 

Looking for more online fun? Check out 7 games like Wordle for kids and so much more in our Online Guide for Family Fun.

22 Best Lunar New Year Celebrations and Parades in NYC for Families

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The Better Chinatown Society hosts its annual Lunar New Year Parade on Sunday, February 16. Photo by Bob Dea

Lunar New Year is one of our favorite winter celebrations in New York City. Although the holiday is often referred to as Chinese New Year, many Asian nations celebrate Lunar New Year. In 2025, the holiday falls on Wednesday, January 29, and city kids can mark this cultural holiday with family-friendly celebrations citywide, from Chinatown's firecracker ceremony to a Lunar New Year celebration at the Queens Botanical Garden and the spectacular New York City Lunar New Year Parade and Festival on Sunday, February 16.

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in New Jersey

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Kids eat free beginning at 4pm each afternoon at most IHOPs. Photo courtesy of IHOP

Looking for New Jersey restaurants where kids eat free? Read on for our list of eateries with freebie kids' meals throughout NJ. 

Who says there’s no such thing as a free meal? Restaurants up and down New Jersey offer free kids' meal promotions nearly every night of the week. 

Check out some of these New Jersey restaurants where kids eat free.

Kids Can Play for Free at These New York City Stores

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There are plenty of opportunities to play at American Girl Place. Photo by Jody Mercier

If you're looking for an indoor destination to play this winter, there's no shortage of New York City stores and indoor places where kids can play for free. You'll find options ranging from building Lego Friends to playing the latest Nintendo games to hands-on construction projects and mild-mannered train tables. Spend enough time playing, and your kids will be so exhausted by day's end, that they might not even whine about leaving the Nintendo system behind (fingers crossed).

For more fun, free things to do in NYC, check out our New York City Kids Guide to Free Things To Do.

Kids Craft: Make Scented Glitter Pinecones

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The holidays are over and now we're just stuck with the cold, grey skies. We no longer have our tree or menorah to bring some cheer to the home, so it's time to add a little wintry sparkle of our own. We actually made these before the holidays but keep them around all winter. The glittered pinecones are a little bit rustic and a little bit glam, and add a touch of kid-crafted panache to your home. Adding your favorite scent can infuse your home with so much coziness that you won't mind if you're stuck inside all day.

Mommy Poppins Is Now in Dallas Fort Worth!

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Dallas, Fort Worth, Mesquite, Garland, Plano, Irving... here we come!

New year, new city! We're so thrilled to announce that Mommy Poppins is now in a whole new metro area. Say hello to Mommy Poppins Dallas Fort Worth, serving parents and families in the greater DFW area.

Mommy Poppins is a guide to life with kids—created by parents passionate about finding cool inside scoops and sharing all the best budget-friendly, creative, and just plain fun things to do with children, both at home, in your city, and when you travel. 

Now we're bringing this to DFW! Sign up for our DFW newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to discover the best stuff to do with kids, free activities, deals and discounts, off-the-beaten-path ideas, and so much more.

Check out articles like 60 Awesome Things To Do in Dallas with Kids and Places in Texas Where You Can See Snow—we've got fun things to do in Dallas for locals and visitors alike. Our team of local parents is working hard to uncover all of the best opportunities for family fun all year round!

How to Plan Cheap, Crazy, Amazing, and Affordable Family Vacations

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Cheap ways to get the whole family to London? Read on!

Planning affordable family vacations is tough! One of the best parts of parenting is planning memorable family vacations. There are so many wonderful places to visit and the learning opportunities of exploring places near and far is unmatched.

However, travel costs can be immense. How can you make sure your kids have the magic of travel as a big part of their lives, while also not sacrificing your bank account? 

I'm here for you! I am a master of planning affordable family vacations. I know exactly how to find family vacation trips that don't break the bank. Here, I'm sharing my tips, in an easy step-by-step guide. Read on for my tried-and-true steps for planning affordable nearby road trips, week-long trips across the country, long weekend jumps to Europe, and more. 

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