LuminoCity has done it again with its spectacular new immersive light show, Dino Safari. Featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs, themed rides, interactive experiences, and more, the mesmerizing walk-through display arrives at Bethesda’s Westfield Montgomery Mall on Thursday, July 4th–welcoming visitors of all ages through Sunday, August 4th.

Read on for a rundown of the epic family-friendly dinosaur adventure.

We have the best recipe for how to make homemade ice cream in a plastic bag, or a mason jar if you want to be a little extra. You don’t need a fancy ice cream machine to make delicious homemade ice cream! And it's so easy, that kids shouting "I'm Bored" from the rooftops can make this themselves. We also have 100 other ideas of things to do when kids are bored!

These two homemade ice cream recipes take just 5 to 10 minutes and in just a few steps. Making homemade ice cream is one of the coolest science experiments for kids, and the perfect anytime activity, but especially fun during the summer.

The best blueberry-picking farms in New Jersey offer the perfect summer activity for the whole family: The bushes are low, the berries easily pop off the plants, and your family can literally pick hundreds without breaking the bank. Luckily for us, blueberries are the official state fruit of New Jersey, and they are plentiful throughout the Garden State.

We’ve assembled this Guide to the Best Pick-Your-Own Farms in New Jersey, so read on for our recommendations on where to go blueberry picking in New Jersey with kids. Find tons of other great things to do in the Garden State this season in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

Located in the heart of Soho, the Museum of Ice Cream is an immersive space offering interactive fun for kids of all ages, including a giant twisty slide, themed exhibits, a sprinkle pit, and, of course, all-you-can-eat ice cream! A hands-on, Instagram-ready experience, the Museum of Ice Cream is one of our favorite immersive museums in NYC for kids.

Read on for the full scoop on everything you need to know about visiting the Museum of Ice Cream with kids.

With summer in full swing and Boston Harbor within reach, what better way to spend quality family time than with a boat ride on the open seas?

Our city has a deep and exciting nautical history, and kids really enjoy a venture offshore. Boston Harbor has whale watch trips, speedboats, schooners, and even a ship shaped like a duck—enough seafaring options to satisfy every member of the family. 

For more fun on the water this summer, check out these Boston-area beaches and swimming lakes and ponds.

Visiting Long Island breweries can be a great way to enjoy a casual meal and some outdoor fun. Here are a few family-friendly beer gardens and breweries across the island where you can relax with a drink while the kids have a good time. 

Parents can wind down without having to find a babysitter, and kids can have fun in an exciting, new atmosphere. At these charming establishments, parents can enjoy a regular beer offering or a seasonal specialty. 

If wine is your drink of choice, however, don't miss our guide to kid-friendly wineries on the East End, and visit our Restaurant Guide for Long Island Families for even more picks.

Outdoor water parks and lazy river rides give kids and families a fun way to cool off in South Florida.

A jewel of an island located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket is only 14 miles long and 3.5 wide, with an extremely walkable (or bikeable!) downtown. This tiny size makes it hard to find great places to stay, especially with kids!

We’ve put together a list of the best Nantucket hotels, resorts, and even a couple of vacation home rentals that we think are just right for families. Each offers an array of amenities onsite, including luxurious swimming pools (one just for children), babysitting services and kids clubs, private beaches, and even a ride on a vintage fire truck.

Read on to discover the top resorts and hotels on this unique nautical paradise, and for kid-friendly activity ideas, check out Nantucket With Kids: Best Things To Do in Nantucket, MA and our
Guide to Cape Cod and the Islands with Kids.