Kanga's Indoor Playcenter: What to Expect Inside This Massive Play Gym

Kids can explore for hours at Kanga's Indoor Playcenter in Cypress and The Woodlands.

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.

Hot New NJ Birthday Party Spots To Celebrate in 2020

Host a birthday party at Nailed It, where guests can make their own creations to take home.

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!

25 Things To Do in Barcelona with Kids

Tour Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and discover countless symbols that Gaudí scattered in his most famous piece of architecture. Photo by Anna Fader

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.

30 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids around Boston

Don't climb mom's walls; climb these! Photo courtesy of Rock Spot Climbing

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.

Yoga Classes and Studios for New Jersey Kids

Powerflow Yoga Kids offers classes for all ages, from babies to teens.

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

Hudson Valley Indoor Play Places Worth the Trip

Bounce Trampoline Sports offers toddler time and open bounce sessions.

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!  

Summer Theater Camps for New Jersey Kids

Give 'em the old razzle dazzle. Photo by Brad Rindos courtesy of Broadway Bootcamp

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.

37 Things To Do in NYC This Winter with Your Toddler (Beyond Another Storytime)

Visit the astonishing world of butterflies at the Butterfly Conservatory at the AMNH. Photo courtesy of the museum

Once the holiday season starts to fade and winter sets in, it's hard not to find yourself in a rut with your little one. We've built this list of 37 things to do with your toddler around New York City that will keep those blizzard blues away, from warm and toasty indoor activities to get-up-and-moving outdoor frolics. Eight of the suggestions are FREE activities.

Everything included below is just the right speed and time commitment for the toddler set—and won't have you dreading another trip wandering around the children's section of B&N, restocking the books as your little one pulls them down one after another!

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