If you're searching for engaging baby and toddler classes in Queens, the diverse and ever-changing NYC borough offers plenty of parent-and-me options for the littlest ones, including music, art, movement, sports, and even science. 

We've rounded up 13 of the most popular and unique baby and toddler classes in Queens, including an outdoor nature program and an infant movement session. If you call Queens home, check out these classes to find one that works for you (or your caretaker) and your child. Don't forget to check out our round-up of drop-in play spaces in this family-friendly borough.

Need more inspiration? Check out our NYC Baby Guide or directory of classes across NYC.

Summer may be months away, but Long Island summer camps are beginning to hold open houses, and enrollment will soon fill up. There's no better time to start dreaming and planning for the warmer weather than now.

From athletes to performing artists and even preschoolers, there is a program premiering this summer for kids of just about every interest. Whether you've got a first-time camper or a seasoned pro looking for something new, we've rounded up the 2020 summer camp season's latest additions.

Are you looking for more info on Long Island camps? Check our lists of the best camps in Nassau and Suffolk counties, or you can always find more camps for kids in our Camps Guide and full Camp Directory.

Could your family use an escape from the New England chill? A warm, green space is closer than you may think. Several fabulous indoor gardens around Boston keep their greenhouse and atrium doors open throughout the winter. With controlled balmy temperatures—be sure to bring a bag for stashing ski jackets!—these sunlit spaces feature exotic plants and animals as well as plenty of space for children for roam, discover, and daydream.

For more ideas for keeping kids busy on the coldest or wettest days, check out our Boston indoor fun guide.

Looking for fresh ideas to break from the birthday party monotony? We’ve scoured Westchester County to bring you 11 new birthday party venues where you can celebrate in 2020. From art studios to play cafes, martial arts studios to a marine education center, these spots promise lots of fun for your child's next fete.

Because there’s such a demand for birthday resources, we’ve kept tabs on assorted party venues and in-house party entertainers for Westchester families to simplify your research. Plus, we recently rounded up 20 Birthday Party Places for Westchester Toddlers and Preschoolers.

Read on for Westchester's 11 newest birthday party venues, and if you haven't done so already, sign up for our newsletters to stay in the know! 

My childhood is full of fond memories of fishing trips by the shores of lakes and rivers and drifting along in our silent gray canoe. Connecticut has a lively fishing culture and a lot to offer kids interested in honing up their angling. Whether you need to know about licenses or classes, or just the best spots to cast a line, read on for the whole story on the what, where, and when of fishing in Connecticut, from Candlewood Lake and Lake Zoar in western Connecticut to Black Pond and Moodus Resevoir in the East.

See our spring fun guide and summer activities guide for more ideas of enjoying waterfront activities with Connecticut kids.

Birthdays are big business in New York City, but there comes a point when the last thing you want to do is throw another big blowout party, especially in a small city apartment. Perhaps, then, it's time to consider a new way to celebrate: the family-friendly day trip.

From cool outdoor explorations to awesome animal adventures, water fun, and skiing, we've rounded up 13 family-friendly day trip spots within two hours of city limits—some are even accessible by public transit—to celebrate your kid's next trip around the sun. Read on and start planning an epic birthday, no goodie bags required.

It's hard to live up to hype, but the new Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream is doing just that. The Western Hemisphere's biggest indoor amusement park is filled with interesting rides that make it worth the trip—including three record-setting coasters and a variety of rides my family and I had never encountered before.

While most kids I know are excited to explore American Dream, parents are wary about navigating the mega entertainment and shopping complex. But we're here to report that it's not as daunting as it might seem at first glance.

As American Dream phases into completion, visitors can likewise chip away at the many offerings one at a time, rather than be overwhelmed by the grand scale of things. That's just what we did on a recent weekend visit to Nickelodeon Universe, and we found it to be surprisingly manageable—and extremely fun. Read on for more about our visit. 

Don’t let the winter chill or a tight budget keep you and your kiddos from taking a swim! Philadelphia is home to some great indoor swimming pools that are available for open swim, several of which don’t require a membership at all, while others will get you and the kids swimming with an inexpensive membership.

Read on for our top picks for indoor pools for kids and families in Philly, and if you need more ideas on what to do when you can’t get outside, check out our Indoor Activities Guide.