American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is not just the tri-state area's largest mall, but it's the second-largest mall in the United States. It has top-notch attractions, including the Nickelodeon Universe theme park, the DreamWorks Water Park, and even an indoor ski resort at Big Snow, as well as plenty of options for shopping, dining, and enough attractions to entertain you for days. Here is our list of the top 20 things to do with kids at the American Dream Mall.

For more fun local escapes, check out our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.

Give everyone a little comedic relief with these Christmas jokes for kids. Shopping deadlines, cookie baking, and lights untangling can make the final weeks of anyone's holiday season stressful. Lighten the mood by telling a few holiday jokes for kids while frosting gingerbread men or just enjoying a family meal.

We rounded up our favorite reindeer jokes, snowmen jokes, Hanukkah jokes, holiday riddles, and plenty of Santa and Christmas jokes for kids. All of these two dozen jokes are rated G and most are simple enough for kids to memorize and retell to their friends.

Once you're done giggling at these Christmas jokes, check out these cool (under $10) stocking stuffers, the best Christmas cookie recipes, the funniest Elf on the Shelf antics, and more Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids.

New York City has a brand-new ice skating rink, located right under the majestic Brooklyn Bridge in the amenity-filled Brooklyn Bridge Park. Glide is now open for ice skating in NYC and locals and tourists can enjoy ice time alongside stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.

Read on for everything you need to know about Glide, New York's newest ice skating rink, and find more great ice skating rinks in NYC for families here.

It's great to know there are restaurants open on Christmas in Connecticut to serve customers a delicious holiday meal. These restaurants are really pulling out the stops in 2023 with menus that will make your tastebuds happy. Choose from many different picks from the sea, delicious entrees, sides, drinks and of course...desserts, the best part. Happily, many have kids menus, too.

If you'd rather eat in the comfort of your own home, there's several wonderful locations preparing Christmas takeout, too. Many of them will deliver holiday meals to your door. You never know, ordering Christmas dinner in might become one of your family's newest memory-making traditions!

And with all that spare time not preparing Christmas dinner, you can try some of these 101 Christmas Activities for Kids. If you're looking for fun seasonal experiences, explore the Must do Holiday Events in Connecticut This Season.

Not only are there a bunch of amazing restaurants open on Christmas in Boston, but these spots have all kinds of special holiday plans for guests as well. As cozy as it is at home during the end of December, there's something about the idea of someone else doing the cooking for the family that is just so appealing—no matter what holiday you celebrate. We've complied a list of some of the best, including Boston restaurants open on Christmas Eve and those doing Christmas takeout. So read on for the restaurants open on Christmas in Boston, and make your reservations before they're all booked up.

And with all that spare time not preparing Christmas dinner, you can try some of these 101 Christmas Activities for Kids. If you're looking for more family-friendly holiday fun, explore our list the Top Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Boston Kids.

Christmas lights in Miami and South Florida neighborhoods twinkle this holiday season. Enthusiastic homeowners spread holiday cheer with gorgeous Christmas lights and displays. Neighborhood holiday lights in Miami include houses that welcome passers-by to walk through front yards; those that broadcast a holiday soundtrack from their own shortwave radio stations, synced to choreographed lights; and other houses that collaborate as a neighborhood unit for one massive take on holiday fun.

Take a look at the brightest holiday and Christmas light displays in Miami and South Florida neighborhoods worth visiting!

Holiday lights in San Francisco make the already beautiful City by the Bay shine extra bright in December. From the North Bay to the South Bay and everything in between, festive holiday light displays around the Bay Area sparkle beautifully and are worth checking out. From 80-foot Christmas trees to whimsically lit gardens and over-the-top Christmas décor, the Bay Area is bursting with holiday spirit. 

Whether families don matching pajamas and sip on hot chocolate from the comfort of their warm cars or explore Bay Area neighborhoods on foot, parents and little ones alike are sure to marvel at the bright lights, colorful characters, and, in some cases—synchronized holiday light shows. Christmas and holiday lights in San Francisco are plentiful. From neighborhoods to hotels, families are spoiled with holiday lights in San Francisco. 

For more holiday activities in the Bay Area, check out our Christmas Activities Holiday Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids. It includes the top places to see Santa in San Francisco, a list of Polar Express train rides and Christmas trains in the Bay Area, and much more! 

Looking for restaurants open on Christmas in Chicago? We have a great list.

This Christmas, it’s OK to let someone else do the cooking. If you’re looking for kid-friendly restaurants open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in Chicago, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up restaurants with beautiful Christmas displays, special Christmas menus, and holiday treats that will add a little magic to your kids' Christmas meal. With no clean-up required, you and the kids can head home, sit back, and relax in your matching Christmas pajamas. 

For more holiday ideas, check out our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Activities for Chicago Families. Also, check restaurant website for the most up-to-date menus and hours or service.