Places for kids to take horseback riding lessons or go on trail rides. 

Indoor and outdoor (but only those with lots of shade or water!) fun for kids and families.

We've got you covered with the coolest indoor and outdoor fun for a CT heat wave! 

Blink and it’s already the end of summer – at least, according to many Atlanta school calendars. Squeeze out the last few moments of summer with our list of fun things to do in Atlanta before school starts. Check out our summer bucket list of activities you won’t want to miss, including the best pools, day trips, exhibits, and more summer activities in Atlanta sure to please everyone in the family.

With the start of a new school year right around the corner, many Orlando parents are left wondering how to make the most of the end of summer break. Good thing Mommy Poppins is here! We've crafted a list of fun things to do in Orlando before school starts, including a monster truck rally, inflatable water parks, summer day trips, and much more.

Be sure to also visit our Orlando Summer Activities Guide to find more family fun ideas, and subscribe to our email list to get stories just like this delivered straight to your inbox.

In summer, Westchester and the Hudson Valley become a steam bath, and we understand where the "humid" in our humid continental climate designation comes from. As a parent who is decidedly more of a cold-weather person, the heat can feel like a personal affront when my kids get rambunctious.

While it's always tempting to grumble away the summer in a dark room like a grouchy vampire, here are some more constructive ideas for staying cool as the temperature climbs. Swim, splash, get ice cream, or just go where the AC is with these 25 heat wave activities for kids.

Below you'll find our list of beaches, lakes, splash pads, frozen treats, museums, and more. Scroll to the bottom for some essential tips to stay healthy during the most extreme heat, and check out our Ultimate Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids Summer Guide for more outdoor fun, indoor entertainment, and tips for beating the heat.

Looking for ways to beat the heat with kids on Long Island this summer? Our list of 27 awesome things to do during a heat wave will keep kids happy, active, and cool! 

Summer means high temps and plenty of humidity on Long Island, leaving families scrambling to find ways to cool off. Whether you want to bask in the sunshine or chill in air conditioning, Nassau and Suffolk counties offer plenty of options to help you beat the heat with the kids.

From splash pads to epic ice cream treats to magnificent air-conditioned museums and family fun centers, there is interactive entertainment for kids of all ages. Read ahead to start planning out your heat wave bucket list before summer is over! 

For even more seasonal adventures, check out our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide, and be sure to bookmark our fun-filled Long Island Family Activity Calendar. 

If you're suffering from hot-weather burnout, don't sweat it: New Jersey has tons of things to do to help the whole family chill out when the temperatures soar. From beaches on the Jersey Shore and splash pads in parks throughout the state to blissfully air-conditioned bowling alleys and cool arcades, we've got the best ways to beat the heat during the hottest days of the year.

Check out even more refreshing activities in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide–and stay cool, NJ!