As if you needed another reason to love Malibu, the swanky beachside community just got a new inclusive playground that is utterly awesome. A focal point for the Park at Cross Creek strip mall, across from Malibu Country Mart, this play space is super clean and has all of the amenities a parent on-the-go could want.

Extracurricular activities create enriching experiences for kids, but they can also take a toll on your wallet. The good news is that several stores throughout New Jersey offer free—and nearly free—kids' classes that allow you to save money while developing your family’s interests. These low- or no-cost classes, crafts, storytimes, and other activities are great ways to fill in schedule gaps without busting your budget.​

It's no secret New York City is our favorite playground. Always on the hunt for a cool place to play, we were thrilled to visit Impulse, a public art installation that brings giant seesaws to the Garment District and to hear about a second similar installation entitled Wave-Field at the South Street Seaport.

These innovative installations give New Yorkers young and old a pair of unexpected new playgrounds in the heart of the city. Read on for details and plan your outing whether you live uptown or downtown. But hurry: Both displays are here for a limited run.

The nights are long and the weather outside is frightful during the NYC winter—but little ones always have energy to burn. If the temperature is too cold for the playground, and you've already run through your usual list of playdate buddies and indoor boredom busters, take heart: We've compiled a list of 10 FREE ways to have fun in Brooklyn, even when it's freezing. 

Ready to venture out to other boroughs for more indoor fun? Check out our guides to free things to do in Staten Island and Queens when it's freezing, plus free times to visit NYC museums, zoos, and other hotspots and a cool trick for getting into more than 50 of the city's greatest cultural institutions for FREE. You can also find out what’s happening daily in your neighborhood in our Events Calendar.

It's easy for kids to get lost in their imaginations at Kanga's Indoor Playcenter. The towering play structure is a dream for little explorers, with multiple levels and slides and secret rooms and areas to discover. Kanga's has two locations in the Houston area, Cypress and The Woodlands. Read on for what to expect inside.

To see more great places to play around Houston, visit our Indoor Fun Guide.

We've all been there: Your little one is counting down the days until his next birthday, while you're secretly sweating it out to find the perfect spot to celebrate. Luckily for NJ kids, the Garden State's 2019 crop of new kid-friendly venues has brought a bunch of fresh places to host amazing birthday bashes. From indoor playgrounds to trampoline parks and a new sprayground, here's a taste of some new NJ birthday party spots where kids will have a blast celebrating with their friends.

Looking for more ways to celebrate? Check out our NJ Kids' Birthday Party Ideas Guide!

Barcelona is a city so gorgeous and lively that you’ll never run out of things to look at or do here. But plan your family trip with our list of kid-tested top 25 things to do in Barcelona and even the fussiest kid will be charmed by the Catalan capital.

I've visited the city several times with my two kids under age 8 and found the people welcoming, the public transportation reliable, and an abundance of cafes open around the clock for hungry little travelers. From giant slides to aquariums to Gaudi—and with a good dose of ice cream thrown in, these Barcelona attractions are sure to keep everyone engaged. Plan ahead for some of these activities with online tickets but leave room in the daily sightseeing schedule for a few spontaneous adventures, too, including picnicking in local gardens. Read on for the top things to do in Barcelona when traveling with kids. 

Find more cities to visit with the kids in our Europe Travel Guide for Families.

When you have active little ones and live in Massachusetts, you better have some ideas up your puffer coat sleeve for indoor fun. Good news is, Boston and surrounding Massachusetts towns meet the needs of stir-crazy kids (and their parents) with plenty of options for things to do inside on cold or rainy days. From mega indoor play zones to award-winning libraries to world-class museums, we've assembled a list of our favorite indoor activities that are unique to our chilly city. 

Don't miss our Indoor Fun Guide—we have the scoop on the best places for Boston kids to get their energy out when it's cold or wet.