If you're looking for animal adventures in the Big Apple might we suggest the Staten Island Zoo—one of NYC's true hidden gems? While there are so many wonderful zoos in NYC, the compact Staten Island Zoo is seemingly overlooked. It has a perfect layout for small children and is packed with interesting species for kids of all ages to explore, plus it offers fun, family-friendly programming. Its admission fees are reasonable, so consider this your sign to head across the Verrazzano or take a FREE ferry ride to this under-the-radar NYC animal haven. 

You don’t need to be a Dungeon Master to laugh your head off at the new fully-immersive Dungeons & Dragons inspired live show in Times Square.

Inspired by the beloved fantasy role-playing tabletop game, Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern is a hilarious and highly-interactive new production that ticks all of the boxes for a super entertaining, one-of-a-kind NYC outing fit for gamers and non-gamers alike.

With my very excited 9-year-old son and his best friend in tow, I recently hopped on the subway to 42nd Street to check out the much-buzzed-about comedy that opened for previews in April of this year. Read on for my review, plus learn everything you need to know about The Twenty-Sided Tavern–including how to enter the digital lottery for discounted tickets.

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Stone Mountain, Georgia's most notable attraction is Stone Mountain Park, but did you know there's even more awesome things to do in this charming part of Atlanta?! I decided to take my family for a fun summer staycation to the city of Stone Mountain -- we wanted to check out Stone Mountain Park's new drone and light show and explore the entire area over the course of a few days. (Even our pup made the trip!) Enjoy this guide of great things to do in Stone Mountain, GA!

To get even more ideas about weekend trips to take in the area, check out our Atlanta Weekend Getaway Guide & Day Trips for Families!

Scalloping in Florida is a family-friendly summer activity that provides a unique opportunity to explore the Sunshine State's beautiful coastal waters. This seaside adventure is perfect for kids, offering both educational and recreational experiences. Here's everything you need to know to plan a family scalloping trip!

Planning for any child’s birthday party can be a trying task, but finding teen birthday party ideas that your snarky teens won't deride is practically impossible. Teenagers are a particularly tough group to plan for—and you have to account for the fact that tastes vary wildly and what is exciting for one teen is a total bore for another. Luckily, Los Angeles is jam-packed with things to do with tweens and teens, and that includes places where you can hold teen birthday parties that your celebrant will truly adore.

From comedy clubs to private pool cabanas and tech wonderlands to falcon flying fetes, we've rounded up 21 teen birthday party ideas (even sweet 16 birthday ideas) that are tried and true for teens. To get more ideas for your party, like where to get the best birthday cakes in LA, visit our Guide to Birthday Party Ideas in Los Angeles for Kids. Because big kids love birthday cake, too.