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Is the Children's Museum in West Hartford worth a visit? Yes! Imagine a museum where you and your toddler or preschooler could spend the morning exploring chemistry, geology, entomology, and more. Where all the displays are immersive, interactive, and STEAM-based. Best of all, the exhibits at the Children's Museum are hands-on.
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Remember the thrill of sledding down a giant hill as a child, with the wind whipping in your hair? You can recreate that magical winter fun for your kids at these 12 great places to go snow tubing near DC.
Unlike skiing or snowboarding, there’s no skill required for snow tubing, so it’s the perfect introduction to winter sports for kids. Even toddlers can tube at some of these locations, which are all within a four-hour drive from Washington, DC.
If your family can't get enough of the snow after tubing, there are plenty more ways to have wintry adventures. Just check out our Winter Activities Guide for DC Kids, which includes our lists of the best ski resorts near DC for kids and families and fun outdoor ice skating rinks near DC. Stay warm!
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If the kids are starting to climb the walls and you are already counting the days until spring, it’s time to make a plan to find every last bit of winter fun.
Whether it’s bundling up to enjoy some winter sports (like tubing or skating), hitting up one of the kid-friendly events happening in Chicago, or cocooning at home with some fresh craft projects, we’re here to find things to do in Chicago this winter with kids. To inspire some winter outings and activities, we've compiled a list of more than 30 things to do in Chicago this winter with kids, where they can run, jump, bounce, learn, and create.
And you can always find more fun, seasonal ideas in our At-Home Family Guide or enjoy the great outdoors with the picks in our Chicago Winter Fun Guide.
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The new year is bringing an exciting update to Hermann Park, one of Houston’s favorite spaces. Slated to open in January 2024, the $52 million Hermann Park update will bring kid-friendly improvements to a park that's already beloved for its lush green spaces.
A day with the kids at Hermann Park has always been filled with fun activities like feeding ducks and pedal boating around the lake, museum hopping, picnicking, and rolling down grassy hills. Thanks to the refresh, the city’s iconic park is about to be even better for visiting families with the addition of The Commons at Hermann Park, which boasts several new spaces aimed at kids.
If you're a Hermann Park first-timer, be sure to browse our Beginner’s Guide to Exploring Hermann Park before you head that way.
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'Tis the season for celebrations and year-in-review stories, and the Mommy Poppins team is toasting these 17 family-friendly 2023 openings. From a wet-and-wild playground at Legoland New York to AMNH's expansive museum expansion with the Gilder Center and plenty more fun places for family playtime, 2023 brought a ton of new kid-friendly attractions for our readers to enjoy in New York City, New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and beyond.
We can't wait to see what 2024 has in store—and thank you, our dear readers, for following along this year. Cheers to you—and another year of bringing you the best things to do with kids.
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Attend an Orlando Solar Bears hockey game for a fun, family experience in Orlando. The combination of fast-paced action on the ice, a lively atmosphere, affordable tickets, and a family-friendly environment make it an ideal outing for kids of all ages. Our Orlando family of five loves cheering on the Solar Bears each season! We've gathered everything you need to know about attending a Solar Bears game with your family. So gear up, grab your tickets, and get ready for a fun day of hockey action with the Orlando Solar Bears.
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Situated in bustling downtown Atlanta, the Children's Museum of Atlanta offers local and visiting families a chance to discover the wonder of their world. With hands-on exhibits, colorful decor, and a ton of fun, the Children's Museum of Atlanta is the perfect place for curious kids. This Atlanta museum sparks creativity and imagination in every corner of the space, where children ages 8 and under learn through play.
Take a read as we tour the Children's Museum of Atlanta, to share the magic of this beloved Atlanta attraction!
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It's time to celebrate kid-friendly openings that were the cream of the crop in Los Angeles in 2023 – yes, it's the annual "best of" season! Mommy Poppins is thrilled to shine a spotlight on the most exciting new attractions and kid-friendly openings that graced LA this past year. These are the latest gems that might have slipped under your radar.
From new theme park lands to immersive experiences featuring beloved characters like The Cat in the Hat and Bluey, Los Angeles added fantastic options for family fun in 2023. Keep reading below for our exclusive rundown of the best 2023 kid-friendly openings that stepped into the limelight in Los Angeles this year.
As we eagerly await the new attractions and kid-friendly openings 2024 has in store for Angelenos, catch a glimpse of the events already on our radar for next year by perusing our Calendar of Events in Los Angeles.
