It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for kids can be scattered throughout longer periods of work to help refocus kids' minds, increase their creativity and productivity, and give them a chance to blow off steam.

A brain break for kids can be a mental task, a physical one, or a combination of both. Our list of 100 brain breaks for kids includes both outdoor brain breaks and indoor activities for kids, classroom brain breaks that work for any large group, creative kids' activities, energy breaks that get kids moving their bodies, and more.

For fun ways to entertain kids for longer periods of time, our guides to crafts for kids and science experiments for kids have you covered!

The National Museum of the American Indian in NYC has been around for more than 30 years, but is arguably one of the most overlooked museums in the city. With world-famous institutions like The Met, MoMA, and the American Museum of Natural History in the spotlight, the smaller and lesser-known American Indian museum doesn’t always make the list of NYC’s top destinations.

Until recently, my family was guilty of skipping over this museum despite walking past its stately exterior in Manhattan’s Financial District for years. When we finally visited, the understated power of this unique place instantly won us over. Read on to find out why and to get some insider tips on visiting this stunning museum. Find all our top picks for kid-culture spots in our NYC Kids' Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits.

Hoboken is a small city where strollers, schoolkids, dogs, and young professionals come together, and it's more vibrant than ever.

With family-friendly parks, cafes, markets, and play spaces packed into a walkable city with easy access to Manhattan, it's no wonder so many young families love the Mile Square City. 

Read on for 41 of our favorite things to do in Hoboken, and check out our Northern New Jersey Family Guide for more great coverage of the region, including our story on must-do activities in nearby Jersey City. 

As a seasoned parent who's navigated countless playgrounds in San Francisco and the Bay Area, the quest for the perfect play spot is real. Some playgrounds boast epic slides and climbing structures that keep kids entertained for hours, while others offer shady picnic areas, splash pads, or even nearby coffee spots for much-needed parent fuel.

Whether you're seeking an all-abilities playground, a nature-inspired space after a good hike, or just a well-fenced area where toddlers can roam safely, this list has you covered. Here's a curated selection of standout playgrounds across San Francisco and the Bay Area, each with unique features that both kids and parents will appreciate. Plus, they are all free! 

For more free activities that will entertain kids, test the waters at the best splash pads in San Francisco, trek these family-friendly urban hikes in San Francisco, and bookmark our Free Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids Guide.  

Sunny St. Petersburg, located on Florida's Gulf Coast, is a gorgeous location for families seeking a beach getaway. Not only does this city just south of Tampa hold the record for the most consecutive days of sunshine, St. Pete is also an art mecca. Colorful street murals adorn most public spaces, and the city boasts several world-class museums: most notably the Salvador Dali Museum, a stunning facility both inside and out.

With a cute downtown, a thriving restaurant scene, and family-friendly hotels, it's no surprise that more families are choosing St. Petersburg as their vacation destination.

Here are 25 of our favorite things to do with kids in St. Pete, including family-friendly dining options and St. Petersburg hotels. Be sure to check out our Florida Vacation Guide for more trip ideas in the Sunshine State!

The 153-acre Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge, New Jersey, is a seasonal delight, providing a picture-perfect backdrop, colorful, freshly bloomed tulips to pick, and plenty of extra family-friendly farm fun.

Read on for the details on the farm's annual u-pick tulip event, which kicks off on Friday, April 11, 2025, and lasts just 2-3 magical weeks, depending on Mother Nature's cooperation. Find more all-season farm fun in our Pick Your Own Guide to NJ Farms.

For your next family activity, head to these science museums for kids in Atlanta, where curiosity is addressed through engaging, interactive activities and science experiments. Watch your children experience some "aha" moments as they discover scientific principles at work in the real world. In addition to igniting enthusiasm, Atlanta science museums reinforce concepts taught in the classroom.

Atlanta boasts tons of science museums for kids. Expose your children to various science fields such as biology, paleontology, astronomy, physics, engineering, and more at these Atlanta science museums. Many offer summer camps, too! 

LA is a city where trends begin. We are a land of influencers, movie stars, fashion icons, and top musicians. If it's trendy, there's a good chance it started here. So, it makes sense that LA is also a trendsetter when it comes to new activities to do with your family in Los Angeles. Before "everyone is doing it," we are doing it here, and we have a list of our favorite, family-friendly, out-of-the-box activities to share with you! 

Whether you want to try tufting, sneaker customization, axe throwing, or slime-making, LA has brand-new and super cool places to check out. Keep in mind that most of these activities are for older kids, such as elementary school and above. Many of these activities are perfect for bonding with teens and tweens and creating a viral moment that your kids will be proud to showcase to their friends and maybe even share on TikTok. 

For more activities that get older kids out of the house and away from their screens, try these teen birthday party ideas in Los Angeles and check out these things to do in LA with tweens and teens that they'll actually enjoy.