Discover 100 free things to do in Chicago with kids! Parent-tested picks, from playgrounds and museums to quirky, weird, and new free family fun.

With the confetti all but cleaned up and the kids back in school, we're taking one final look at the kid-friendly fun that marked 2024 and anticipating what's coming in 2025! From brand-new romping spots indoors, like Manhattan's Play Street Museum and outdoors, like Rockeville Centre's sprawling inclusive playground to limited run popups and more, here are our top kid-friendly openings and attractions in the NYC metro area in 2024, plus seven new attractions coming in 2025.

Cheers to the fun that was and the fun still to come, and thanks for following along as we curate all the best things to do in New York City, New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley with kids.

Looking for the best inexpensive all-inclusive resorts for families? We've got nine great options for you!

All-inclusive resorts are a fun and convenient way to travel as a family. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained, the food and drinks flow freely, and you don't even need to reach into your wallet while you're there! But while all-inclusive resorts can be expensive, there are some great affordable options.

Here are nine of the best inexpensive all-inclusive resorts for families in Mexico and the Caribbean. We also included a US option for those who don't want to leave the country. These fun spots feature awesome kids' clubs, great pools and/or beaches, lots of fun activities, and plenty of food and drinks.

For more great places to stay, check out our Guide to Family-Friendly Resorts and Hotels, which includes our list of the best all-inclusive resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for kids.

Want to know what day kids eat free at IHOP? Or where your kids can eat free today? We've rounded up Atlanta restaurants where kids eat free, from IHOP and other chains to local faves and sorted them by every day of the week.  What parent doesn't love FREE food?! 

Before dining out, call the restaurant as specials can vary by location. Many Atlanta restaurants require dine-in service and the purchase of an adult entrée. 

Make sure to check our Atlanta Kids Free Things To Do Guide to find all the free things to do around town. And sign up for our free Mommy Poppins newsletter so you never miss out on fun events and activities near you.

Strawberry picking in Orlando runs from December through March, making it a perfect wintertime outing for families. A day at a strawberry farm offers fresh air, hands-on fun, and a chance to connect with nature while making sweet memories together. Below, we’ve rounded up the best u-pick farms for strawberry picking in the Central Florida area, along with helpful tips to make the most of your outdoor adventure.

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.