Discover the best cooking classes in Los Angeles for kids to hone their chops and bake up delicious treats. 

"Yes, Chef!", but make it adorable. From the tiniest tikes to curious and creative teens, cooking classes for kids in LA can instill a passion for culinary arts that may last a lifetime. That little tot that is always begging to whisk the eggs may just be a Michelin-star chef one day! If you are seeing an interest in cooking, allow it to marinate (pun intended) with some great training from one of these Los Angeles kids' culinary classes. 

If your little ones want multiple hobbies, check out LA's best gymnastics classes, and browse the best classes for preschoolers and toddlers. There's even more classes to uncover in our Classes Guide for Los Angeles Kids. 

There are so many reasons to get kids enrolled in a cooking class.

Besides being a hidden-gem STEM activity with math and chemistry components, cooking classes and camps hone motor skills, build self esteem, teach important life skills, and make kids more willing to try new foods. (If they cook it, they are more likely to try it.) If you want to give your little chef more structured and professional instruction, a cooking class in the Philly area can be a great addition to your extracurricular lineup; some classes may even send kids home having already eaten dinner!

Read on for some Philly area cooking classes designed with kids in mind. And for more enrichment inspiration, be sure to visit our Philadelphia classes guide for kids

Gymnastics classes are the perfect kids' activity for building confidence, flexibility, and strength. It’s also a great activity for all ages, from toddlers through teens. And, many New Jersey gyms have both traditional gymnastics programs and competitive teams, plus extra offerings like ninja, tumbling (great for cheerleaders and dancers), and open play.

So, whatever your kid's speed, we've compiled this list of more than a dozen great gymnastics programs throughout New Jersey. 

For even more options, check out our directory of classes and listings. Check our NJ Classes for Kids Guide for more kids’ activities and classes for kids of all ages and interests.

While New York City might not be the epicenter of adventure parks, there are plenty of zip lines near NYC for families to visit. From indoor adventure parks to exhilarating alpine treetop ropes courses and zip lines, explore what NYC and its surroundings have to offer from a new perspective.

Read on for our top picks for ropes courses and zip lines near NYC, and pencil in a visit before the school year takes over. Be sure to bookmark our Guide to Outdoor Adventures for more fun ways to entertain active kids.

Parents and kids can have a great time at these Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Miami restaurants, where kids are free to play while parents dine.

Planning a toddler or preschooler’s birthday party in the Bay Area? You’ve got options, almost too many. Whether your little one loves animals, art, bounce houses, or just needs space to run wild, there’s a party venue that can match their energy (and your planning style). From creative museums to indoor play zones, the Bay Area has plenty of places that know how to throw a party for the under-five crowd.

We’ve rounded up some of the best birthday party spots across San Francisco, the East Bay, North Bay, and South Bay/Peninsula. Each one is age-appropriate, parent-tested, and offers enough structure to keep the chaos fun. Consider this your go-to when you (or another mom friend) starts asking, “Where should I throw a birthday party for a three-year-old?”. 

Celebrate the big day at these birthday party spots in the East Bay, or these top indoor birthday party places in San Francisco for kids. If you've got little ones and teens, here are the best teen birthday party ideas in San Francisco. 

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