Things To Do in DC That Everyone Will Love—From Toddlers to Teens (and Parents Too!)

The National Museum of the American Indian's imagiNATIONS Activity Center is full of interactive activities for kids. Photo by the author

When you've got kids of multiple ages, it can be hard to find activities and attractions that will appeal to everyone. Tweens and teens have outgrown playgrounds, for example, while toddlers would get bored in most museums.

But that doesn't mean the days of family adventures are over! The key is to find places that have multiple types of activities to keep every age group happy. And luckily, there are many things to do in DC with kids of all ages.

From parks and museums to entertainment spots and fun restaurants, here are 15 things to do in DC with toddlers to teens. These kid-friendly DC attractions for families are sure to keep everyone happy. Find more ideas for all-ages activities in DC, like amazing indoor water parks near, in our Indoor Fun Guide for DC Kids.

Burlington, VT with Kids: 22 Things to Do in Burlington, VT

Shelburne Farms offers several opportunities to get hands-on with animals, like walking lambs to pasture. Photo by the author

If your family loves the outdoors, Burlington, Vermont is the perfect picturesque vacation destination. While there are several nearby ski resorts for skiers of every age and ability, the fun doesn't stop on the slopes. Set on the banks of Lake Champlain, Burlington offers up waterfront activities and even has some gorgeous beaches (yes, in Vermont!). Add to that great museums, kid-friendly factory tours, and a farm-to-table restaurant scene, and you've got a city that's hopping year-round.

Read on for our Burlington, VT travel guide for families, which includes the top 21 things to do in Burlington, VT with kids. You'll find everything from fun Burlington, Vermont family activities to great Burlington, VT hotels for families. 

Looking for more New England vacation ideas? You'll find them in our New England Travel Guide, which includes our massive list of 100 things to do in New England with kids before they grow up

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2025: A Local Parent's Inside Tips

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is an iconic NYC holiday destination. Photo courtesy of Rockefeller Center

It’s nearly that time of year again: The Rockefeller Center tree is getting spruced up and ready to welcome visitors as one of the most popular attractions of the holiday season in New York City. With its dazzling lights, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree towers over the ice skating rink, producing a postcard-perfect sight worth seeing at least once. So, don your gloves and catch the holiday spirit because we've done the legwork to provide you with everything you need to know about visiting the Rockefeller Center tree in 2025, from best times to visit to avoid the crowds to the best restaurants near Rockefeller Center.

Find all the seasonal highlights in our NYC Kids' Guide to Christmas, including our picks for must-do holiday activities.

Gift Guide To the Best Gifts for Teens & Tweens

Kids can tune out parents and listen to music with these cool Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones.

If you want to know what the best gifts are for teens and tweens, you need to go to the source. So we did!

It's really hard to come up with gift ideas for teens and tweens that they'll really like that venture beyond electronics, video games, or gift cards. Frankly, even if you go with one of the big three categories, if you're over 20, you are pretty much guaranteed to pick the wrong thing. So we went to the source, asking Charley, who has a keen eye for what the middle and high school crowd is into, to help us come up with a list of gifts teens and tweens will actually be excited to open.

What you'll find here is a mix of electronic gifts kids will be surprised and thrilled by, crafts and artsy gifts for teens who need a little Zen time after school, fashion gifts for teens that don't look like their mom picked it out, and other cool surprises. Read on to discover actually cool gift ideas for teens.

Looking for awesome gifts for other ages? Find the most beloved toddler gifts, cool gifts for elementary school-aged kids, and more in our Mommy Poppins Gift Guide for Birthdays and Holidays.

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