Mommy Poppins Ultimate Kids Summer Vacation Guide

Are you ready to have the Ultimate Summer? Our Summer Guide is here to help you with the best things to do near home and at home all summer long.

We've got tips on summer travels and trips, making ice cream at home, outdoor backyard games to play, sticky summer science experiments, and summery family movies to relax with at night. And Mommy Poppins is your one stop shop for it ALL.

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Summer Vacation Travel
Hit the lazy river and more at Splish Splash Water Park on Long Island!
Summer Travel Guide for Families
Cap Cod lighthouse image via Canva
Guide to Cape Cod and the Islands with Kids
Make family memories in Myrtle Beach.
25 Fun Things To Do in Myrtle Beach, SC with Kids
Jersey Shore Travel Guide for Families
There are tons of Catalina adventures on the water. Photo courtesy of Catalina Tours
32 Best Things To Do with Kids on Catalina Island
Walk The Melville Trail or enjoy the view from the famous author's study on a visit to the Herman Melville's Arrowhead Estate in Pittsfield.
Pittsfield, MA with Kids: 35 Things To Do in The Berkshires Town

Latest Summer Activities News

The Northfield Drive-In, one of the many drive-ins near Boston, is in a lovely setting in New Hampshire; and there's a playground, too! Photo courtesy of Northfields Drive-In
Drive-In Movie Theaters Near Boston for a Summer Night to Remember
These drive-in movie theaters near Boston provide an old-fashioned and fun family experience.
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Jaws fans will love visiting Menemsha Channel to relive the shark attack on the Orca. Photo by User-Elkman CC BY-SA 3.0
Here's All the Ways to Celebrate Jaws' 50th Anniversary on Martha's Vineyard
Heading to the Vineyard this summer? Prepare for a supersized shark celebration.
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There's something for everyone, even teens, at Apex in Marlboro! Photo courtesy of Apex
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Explore fun activities around Boston for families with teens!
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Get out and play in Boston while the summertime's still in bloom. Rec Fest photo courtesy of Boston Parks and Recreation
30 Things To Do in Boston Before School Starts: Summer Bucket List
Make the most of summer with these fun family activities before school starts!
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The fun is practically falling into our laps with the top things to do in Boston this August! Photo courtesy of Circus Smirkus
Best Things To Do in Boston August 2024 with Kids
Summer fun in Boston is far from over—check out the best of August 2024!
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If you're looking for more of a swim than a splash pad will allow, consider paying for a day pass or a seasonal membership at a Boston pool.
Swimming Pools with Day Passes and Memberships for Families Around Boston
These Boston swimming pools are worth the price for extra summer fun!
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