Best Winter Birthday Ideas for Kids on Long Island

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Throw a glow-karting or laser tag party for your winter baby at Xplore. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Having a tough time coming up with winter birthday party ideas for your Long Island kiddo? We've rounded up some great options throughout LI that offer festive fun for kids of all ages.

The party packages we've highlighted accommodate various price points, party themes, food choices, and activity options. Active kids can show off their ninja birthday skills at a family fun center, art-loving kids can celebrate with a paint party extravaganza, or you can sweeten the special day for your little one with a candy-making event. 

Read on for our full list, and check out our Long Island Party Guide for other exciting birthday party ideas. 

Best Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey January 2026, from Mommy Poppins Editors

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Disney on Ice's newest show, "Mickey's Search Party", is coming to Newark with fresh moves from many favorite characters. Photo courtesy of Disney on Ice

From Disney on Ice to maple sugaring, January can be a great time for indoor and outdoor activities. Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in New Jersey this month.

A new year brings a new roster of warm and cozy post-holiday fun. Escape the cold and treat the family to warm indoor festivals, including the decadent Dessertopia and a festival of furry friends, Super Pet Expo. Or, layer up and brave the outdoors for Maple Tree Tapping or the Mount Holly Fire and Ice Festival.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  

Top Things To Do with Kids in NYC in January 2026, from MP Editors

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Museo del Barrio's The Three Kings Day Parade takes over the streets of East Harlem Photo by Mommy Poppins

From New Year's Day to MLK weekend, January can be a great time for indoor and outdoor activities. Don't miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in New York City this month.

The new year gets off to a thrilling (and chilling) start when Coney Island Polar Bear Club members plunge into the freezing Atlantic on Wednesday, January 1, and families are welcome to join in (or just watch, which I recommend). Catch up with the Three Kings as they hand out gifts on the Lower East Side, and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at BAM's always-moving tribute. Close down the first month of 2026 by helping Wollman Rink break a World Record!

New Year's Eve Weekend 2025 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Fireworks, Balloon Drops, Drone Shows, Noon Years Eve

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Enjoy an early New Year's Eve celebration in the Village Square of Cornwall-on-Hudson. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Families can have a bricktacular New Year's Eve at Legoland New York, featuring an early countdown and Lego ball drop plus all the Holiday Bricktacular festivities throughout the day. Or enjoy cupcake decorating, a DJ dance party, and a confetti-filled ball drop and countdown to 2026 at the New Year's Eve Kids' Countdown at the Westchester Children's Museum. 

If you are not too tired after all the fun, explore the outdoors on a guided First-Day Hike through Rockwood Hall in Rockefeller State Park Preserve, or kick off maple sugaring season at Muscoot Farm's FREE Backyard Sugarin'.

New Year's Eve Weekend 2024 in Miami: Balloon Drops, and More Fun Things To Do

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Kids wear their coolest rock n’ roll costumes and dance, make party hats, and countdown to noon with a balloon drop! Photo courtesy of Young at Art Museum

Looking for the best things to do in Miami on New Year's Eve weekend to ring in 2025 with kids? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this loooonnnng holiday weekend!

It's almost New Year's Eve weekend, and with it being on a Wednesday, there's a whole weekend of fun things to do with kids leading up to the big day. Like the FREE Chanukah Celebration in West Palm Beach, your last chance to catch Zoo Lights Miami, and an early Kids Noon Year's Party at Little Town Play on Monday in Delray Beach. 

On New Year's Eve itself, there are some great options in South Florida for the whole family. Happy Noon Year at Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast in Jensen Beach and Noon Year's Eve Celebration at the Cox Science Center in West Palm Beach are two of our top picks and we've got all our favorites rounded up in our roundup of the Best New Year's Eve Celebrations for Kids in Miami!

Whatever you choose to do, have a happy New Year from everyone here at Mommy Poppins! 

New Year's Eve Weekend 2025 in New Jersey: Noon Year's Eve, Fireworks, First Night Parties

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Climb aboard the Battleship New Jersey for the best view of the Delaware River fireworks on New Year's Eve. Photo courtesy of Battleship New Jersey

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey over New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the holiday weekend.

It's time to kiss 2025 goodbye and look forward to a fresh new start in 2026. Celebrate New Year's Eve family-style with low-key events like Noon Year's Eve at Jenkinson's in the daytime, featuring entertainment and a balloon drop, and New Year's Eve fireworks in Sea Isle City at night. Plus, kick off the first weekend of the new year with some fresh air at the Happy New Year Hike at Hawk Rise or a Storytime and Craft at Liberty State Park Nature Center. 

Read on for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!

13 Cozy Georgia Winter Trips for Kids

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Travel north for the ultimate winter trip in Georgia. Photo courtesy of Georgia State Parks

When the winter weather outside is frightful, it’s time for a cozy Georgia winter trip...just don't forget to bring the fuzzy blankets and hot chocolate. We've got cool (get it?!) spots ranging from the North Georgia mountains to Lake Oconee. Take advantage of winter holidays like Christmas vacation, MLK weekend, Presidents Day weekend, for a cozy Georgia winter trip. We’ve rounded up Georgia spots encompassing mountains, lakes, state parks, and even a dude ranch!

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild Lights Up the Central Florida Zoo

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The Asian Lantern Festival runs though January 19, 2025.

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is a family-friendly event sure to brighten your holiday season. Now in its fifth year, this mesmerizing Orlando event offers an unforgettable evening filled with spectacular lantern displays, festive holiday cheer, and a celebration of cultural traditions.

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