When a summer day with no play dates, soccer practice, or camp presents itself, Philly parents love to hit the road and change the scenery. To make your mini getaway easier, we've rounded up some of our favorite summer day trip destinations, where you'll find everything from amusement parks to beaches.

To extend your daycation into a true vacation, check out our top ten weekend vacay ideas in PA, or browse our list of 20 family road trips under ten hours from Philly.

Toronto, Canada (the country's largest city) is an ideal vacation destination for families looking for an urban adventure. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the city offers a perfect mix of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, world-class museums, and charming neighborhoods. With so much to see and do, there’s something for everyone in your family to enjoy.

My family visited Toronto last summer and had a blast. Here are the 25 best things to do in Toronto, Canada with kids, including iconic city landmarks, kid-friendly museums, sports venues, amusement parks, and family-friendly Toronto hotels.

For more great family vacation spots in Canada, check out our Canada Family Travel Guide, including the top things to do in Montreal with kids.

Strawberry picking season is one of our favorite milestones of the late spring and early summer. Picking your own strawberries makes the season even sweeter. As we move into the height of strawberry picking season, there are a slew of local farms for strawberry picking near NYC, and a visit makes for a great day trip.

Read on to discover more than a dozen strawberry picking farms all less than two hours away from Midtown Manhattan. We've also found a handful of strawberry festivals celebrating the season's bounty. You'll find even more pick-your-own fun in our Guide to Family-Friendly Farms near NYC.

There's so much to do in Orlando for every age, including those who haven't even celebrated their first birthday. The first year of baby's life is so special...full of wonder and firsts. Make the most of baby's first year with our "Baby Bucket List" for Orlando babies. Get ready to make some great memories!

These drive-in movie theaters near Boston provide an old-fashioned and fun family experience. 

A day at Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck is an adventure filled with action-packed excitement for the whole family. Harbes Family Farm delights kids with jumbo jumpers, pig races, and many more family-friendly attractions.

My kids could not get enough of this interactive farm experience on the North Fork, and parents can look forward to relaxing with a glass of wine at the on-site vineyard.

Read on for our favorite things to do and see at Harbes Family Farm, and be sure to check out our Mattituck with Kids post for all the fun things to do in this North Fork town when you visit.

Are makeshift ninja warrior gyms a common sight in your living room? If so, know that you're not alone—and then consider taking your kids to one of the many obstacle courses, ninja warrior, and parkour gyms in the area. It’s a fun indoor activity for when the weather is either too cold or too hot for outdoor play, and it helps get tons of energy out. 

Almost all the programs and gyms featured here offer classes and open gym time. Trial classes, camps, and birthday parties are also possibilities at most.  

Looking for more fun indoor activities with kids, like the area's top bowling alleys? Check out our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces for Westchester Kids.