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.

The daily dash from school to soccer practice to dance lessons leaves little time for kids to find some calm on busy days. But there’s an easy way to slow down and refocus—add yoga to your kid’s routine. Whether you want your toddler, tot, tween, or teen to find balance, physical activity, mindfulness, or a combination of all three, there’s a local NJ yoga studio that can help.

There’s no arguing with 2,000-plus years’ worth of evidence: The benefits of yoga are many. Research shows that kids who practice yoga boost their concentration and self-esteem, increase their flexibility, strength and coordination, and develop a foundation for dealing with stress in healthy ways.

If you’re ready to give yoga a try with your kids, scroll down for a list of our favorite studios with yoga classes for kids. For more kids classes, check out our Guide to Classes and Enrichment Programs for NJ Kids. 

We’ve already taken a look at some of the top indoor play places in Westchester, and now we’re going to turn our attention to the rest of the Lower Hudson Valley. These indoor play spaces and entertainment centers are all worth a trip across the bridge. 

Looking for more places to have fun when the weather's not cooperating? Check out our Guide to Indoor Fun & Play Spaces for Westchester Kids, and be sure to sign up for our newsletters!  

Do you have an emerging star at home? Try one of the many performing arts summer camps New Jersey has to offer. Whether your child is a shy newbie who wants to build social skills or a little Lin-Manuel Miranda who's aiming for Broadway, there are a myriad of choices in the Garden State.

We've rounded up 20 camps that offer instruction in acting, musical theater, playwriting, improv, dance, and more. 

Look to our Camp Guide and Full Directory of Listings for even more New Jersey summer camps.