Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Nassau County

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Speed down the slides at Planet Play.

Our list of the best indoor play spaces in Nassau County will come in handy after you've made your umpteenth indoor fort and your kids are climbing the walls this winter. Most of these spots are affordable and accessible. We've added age designations where appropriate to guarantee a good time for all. 

No worries if you're in Suffolk County: Check out our list of the top indoor play spaces in Suffolk County, as well as our guide to Guide to Indoor Spots and Sports Centers on Long Island. 

25 Things To Do in Morristown, NJ, with Kids

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Grow It Green is an urban farm that teaches kids about healthy eating and caring for the environment. Photo courtesy of Grow It Green Morristown

Just 25 miles west of NYC, Morristown, New Jersey, is rich in history and culture—and it offers lots of fun for families.

In this day trip–worthy town, you can walk alongside a seeing-eye dog in training, sample treats from one of the best chocolate shops in the region, catch a kid-friendly theater performance, and visit a few places where George Washington slept! Morristown also boasts beautiful gardens, several fun museums, and one of NJ's best swimming lakes. 

Read on for our top 25 fun things to do in this great suburban town, and check out our Guide to Family Day Trips in New Jersey for more adventures close to home.

Best Places for Kids Haircuts in NYC from Baby Haircuts to Cool Teen Spots

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Whether you're getting your kid's first haircut or your teen needs a cool new cut, these salons and shops will take care of little New Yorkers.

Getting a kids haircut in NYC is a lot different than when I was growing up in a small Midwestern town. Back then my mom would give me five bucks and drop me off at the only barbershop in town. The barber would sit me down in the chair and let me pick between two kids haircut styles: short and shorter. After about five minutes, I was out the door with crooked bangs and a Charms Blowpop.

In NYC, kids haircuts can come from a kid-centric spa, and little ones can get a funky colorful cut, or zone out with some Disney+ on an iPad while they're pampered. While we've previously shared our list of the best Manhattan children's salons, read on for our top picks for kids haircuts in NYC from Manhattan to Brooklyn, the Bronx to Staten Island, and in Queens, too.

Dezerland Park Orlando: Florida's Largest Indoor Attraction for Thrills & Fun

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Go beyond the ordinary with virtual reality (VR) games at Dezerland Park Orlando.

Dezerland Park Orlando offers the ultimate indoor fun for families! Dezerland Park offers an exciting, immersive experience for kids, making it an ideal destination for a day filled with adventure. Part of the International Drive tourist area of Orlando, this 800,000-square-foot entertainment complex boasts a variety of attractions that cater to all age groups. From glow-in-the-dark mini golf and an expansive auto museum(!) to bumper cars and bowling, Dezerland Park promises a memorable outing for the whole family

15 Wonderful Winter Day Trips from Atlanta for Families

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Step into a Bavarian village without ever having to leave the state when you visit Helen, Georgia. Photo by Bill Leffler

With the freezing cold weather, it's the perfect time to plan winter day trips from Atlanta! To combat the winter blahs, get your family out of the usual routine. Look at our list and plan a spectacular winter day trip from Atlanta and take advantage of winter break, MLK Day, President’s Day, and other school breaks. Don't forget to pack warm clothing!

Volunteering Opportunities for Kids and Families in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

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There are many opportunities to help clean up Montgomery County parks throughout the year. Photo courtesy of Montgomery County Parks

Volunteering as a family is an enriching way to spend time together while building values like empathy and compassion. There are many volunteering opportunities for kids throughout the DC area, so families with children of all ages can experience how rewarding it feels to contribute to their community.

You can find a cause to fit any child's passion, from addressing food insecurity to cleaning parks to helping animals. Opportunities range from one-time events to ongoing service projects. There are also annual volunteer programs organized around holidays like Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, Earth Day, Thanksgiving, and the winter holiday season.

Here are 25 volunteering opportunities for kids and families in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Our lists of DC Holiday Volunteering Opportunities for Kids and Summer Service Trips for Teens will give you even more great ideas for giving back.

Guide To Riding San Francisco Cable Cars with Kids: Everything You Need to Know

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​Riding a cable car is a must when in San Francisco! Photo by Gina Ragland

The San Francisco cable cars are the most entertaining and iconic way to travel from one part of the city to the next. And riding San Francisco's beautiful cable cars with kids only adds to the fun! San Francisco cable cars provide a wonderful peek into the past for the entire family on this National Historic Landmark. 

The steep San Francisco hills, the fresh air, the gorgeous city scenery, and the charming, chipped paint on the handrails all make riding the San Francisco cable cars a unique and memorable experience. Here's everything you need to know about riding the San Francisco cable cars with kids. 

For more must-do activities in San Francisco, see these tips for visiting Golden Gate Park with kids, and work your way through this list of 100 things to do in San Francisco with kids before they grow up. 

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