Awesome Indoor Rock Climbing Gyms in Orlando for Kids

The climbing wall at DynoClimb challenges kids to climb to new heights.

Orlando, known for theme parks and attractions, also offers a unique and invigorating indoor experience for kids: indoor rock climbing! Orlando indoor rock climbing facilities provide a safe and controlled environment for children to scale vertical walls (insert Spidey senses!) and conquer challenging routes. With a range of climbing options catering to different age groups and skill levels, indoor rock climbing gyms in Central Florida offer an excellent opportunity for kids to develop physical strength, problem-solving skills, and self-confidence.

Top Indoor Birthday Party Places in Miami for Kids

Throw an awesome bowling birthday party at Bird Bowl and watch your child have a wonderful day! Photo courtesy of Bird Bowl

Planning a creative birthday party for children, year after year, can leave you running out of ideas. And with Miami's unpredictable weather, coming up with a fail-safe indoor birthday party location can be even more challenging. We have compiled great options for the best indoor birthday party in Miami and South Florida that any child would love!

Heat Wave Hot List: 25 Cool Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids

Cool off at Splashdown Beach this summer. Photo courtesy of Spalshdown

When the temperature soars, Westchester and Hudson Valley families have to come up with strategies to beat the heat. We've got 25 ideas for how to keep cool—whether you love the outdoors or prefer to stay in the air conditioning.

Our list includes outdoor spots like parks with splash pads and awesome pools where you can take a dip, as well as indoor havens such as kid-friendly museums. We have even included exceptional frozen-treat spots so you can indulge in ice cream and other goodies.

For even more summer fun, be sure to bookmark our Event Calendar, and check out our Ultimate Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids Summer Vacation Guide

Heat Wave Hot List: 26 Cool Things To Do on Long Island with Kids

Chill out at Splish Splash Water Park when the mercury rises. Photo courtesy of Splish Splash

Looking for ways to beat the heat on Long Island? Here are 26 awesome things to do during a heat wave.

Deep summer usually brings high temps and plenty of humidity, leaving Long Island families scrambling to find ways to cool off. Whether you want to bask in the sunshine or chill in central AC, there are plenty of options in both Nassau and Suffolk counties to help you beat the heat—and all are guaranteed fun for every age. After all, you want to enjoy every bit of summer before school begins. 

Find more great outdoorsy things to do in our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide, and be sure to bookmark our frequently-updated Long Island Family Activity Calendar

Heat Wave Hot List: 27 Cool Things To Do in New Jersey with Kids

Floating through the water at Morey's Piers is a great way to beat the heat this summer. Photo by David Howarth

If you're suffering from hot-weather burnout, don't sweat it: New Jersey has tons of things to do to help the whole family chill out when the temperatures soar. From beaches on the Jersey Shore and splash pads in parks throughout the state to blissfully air-conditioned bowling alleys and cool arcades, we've got the best ways to beat the heat during the hottest days of the year.

Check out even more refreshing activities in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide–and stay cool, NJ!

Heat Wave Hot List: 50 Cool Things To Do in NYC with Kids

Make a splash at Coney Island when you need to beat the heat in NYC. Photo by author

As summer weather sizzles, we're searching for the best things to do to beat the heat in New York City. There's no denying the heat and humidity can get under the skin of even the most tropical-weather-loving New Yorker. To beat the heat, my kids (and my inner child) insist any outing includes water, industrial-strength air conditioning, or a visit to a local ice cream parlor.

While we enjoy hitting NYC's FREE public pools and running around the sprinklers (oh yes, I get in there, too), lately, we've been longing for more diverse destinations. That inspired us to round up 50 ways to beat the heat in New York City this summer.

We Tried Safety-First Swim Lessons and Here’s What You Should Know

British Swim School's gentle individualized guidance helped my daughters quickly build up their skills and confidence in the water.

Water safety and swimming are critical skills, which is exactly why British Swim School uses a gentle survival-first approach to effectively teach kids and infants from 3 months and up how to swim.

Between busy school schedules and jam-packed weekends, I recently found myself staring down another summer with a 4-year-old and 7-year-old who still hadn’t learned the first thing about swimming. So, when I heard my kids had an opportunity to take a couple of lessons with British Swim School, I jumped at the chance to enroll them at a nearby pool.

Best All-Inclusive Resorts with Incredible Kids Clubs (Plus More Resorts with Great Free Kids Clubs)

Moana and other Disney characters often visit the kids club at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.

The best all-inclusive resorts for families feature more than just great food, fun activities, and beautiful beaches. They also have amazing kids clubs, where parents can drop kids off for supervised fun while they relax by the pool or hit the spa.

But not all kids clubs are created equal. While some have basic toys and games, others offer a full program of arts and crafts, sports, themed parties, and more, as well as cool spaces with playgrounds, video game hubs, and even water parks.

Here are 12 resorts with incredible kids clubs in the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean. While most of them are all-inclusive resorts, we've also added a couple that are not all-inclusive but have spectacular free kids clubs. Check out our Guide to Family-Friendly Resorts and Hotels for even more great places to stay.

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