19 Awesome Things To Do with Kids at Industry City

CREA's interactive games draw kids into a world of fun.

Located within a former industrial storage complex along the waterfront in Sunset Park, Industry City has evolved into a cultural and foodie hub. The eight formerly derelict, city-block-sized buildings, running from 33rd to 37th Streets between Second and Third Avenues, are now home to artist studios, workspaces, great shopping, art exhibitions, a chocolate factory, an international food hall, and even one of our favorite ice skating rinks. Recent additions also include a kid-friendly climbing gym and a tech-powered play space.

Industry City is the perfect spot for shoppers, food lovers, and families, offering a unique mix of tastes, sights, art, and family programming. Read on for 20 ways to make the most of a trip to Industry City with kids.

Wild Child Play Co. Opens in Cherry Hill, Offering Indoor Fun

Cherry Hill's new indoor play venue Wild Child Play has attendance limits, so it never gets overly crowded.

Cherry Hill's brand-new Wild Child Play Co. is an engaging, enriching play space you will enjoy as much as your children. This innovative South Jersey indoor play space is geared toward kids 8 and under and packs a lot into its space, providing many opportunities for kids to get their energy out and engage in imaginative play. 

Read on to find out why my three very different kids loved this place, and why I found it a breath of fresh air as a parent. 

And, if Cherry Hill is too far of a drive for you, or you have older kids, check out our write-up of 20 Best Kids’ Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in NJ and our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces for New Jersey Kids.

19 Indoor Playgrounds in Dallas & Fort Worth Kids Will Love

Between locations in Frisco, McKinney, Grapevine, and Arlington, there’s bound to be an adorable PeeknPlay indoor play space near you. Photo courtesy of PeeknPlay

Looking for indoor playgrounds and play spaces? Take your pick from this list of the metroplex's very best. 

Indoor playgrounds and play spaces are North Texas parents’ secret weapon. Between the hot summer days and the random winter weather, you never know when you’ll need things to do indoors. Colorful rooms, ball pits, slides, and tons of pretend play opens up a world of possibilities for little kids, and luckily, DFW is filled with unique spots waiting for you and your family.

Even better, these places have perks for parents too—free Wi-Fi, coffee nearby (a must), and in some cases, frozen yogurt for when playtime is over. From Dallas and Plano to Grapevine and beyond, these are some of the best indoor playgrounds and play spaces in DFW.

For more fun things to do, check out 75 free things to do with kids in Dallas, or take a peek at the calendar for family-centric events you don’t want to miss.

Top Free and Affordable Summer Camps in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia

Even tweens and teens can enjoy summer camp through Alexandria Parks & Rec. Photo courtesy of the Alexandria Department of Parks & Recreation

Free and adorable summer camps can be hard to come by, especially in the DC area. But they do exist—if you know where to look!

We've found 14 summer camps in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia that are reasonably priced and full of fun (and even a couple of free ones). From traditional day camps to coding and STEM camps to music and art camps, there’s an affordable summer camp option to fit every child’s interest, from preschoolers all the way through teens. Registration has already begun for many of these popular camps, so sign up soon!

For more summer camps in the DC metro area, including great picks for preschool summer camps near DC, be sure to bookmark our Washington DC Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.

Free and Cheap Summer Camps in Los Angeles

Camp Hollywoodland is an affordable sleepaway camp in the heart of LA. Photo courtesy of laparks.org

There are a variety of free and cheap summer camps in Los Angeles for kids to keep them entertained while keeping costs at a minimum. If you are hoping to give your kids a camp experience without parting with a chunk of change, the list below is for you! These camps are all very affordable, and a few are even (gasp!) completely free. Check out these free and cheap summer camps in Los Angeles for your kids, tweens, and teens now, as spots will fill up fast. 

For more summer camp options, browse STEM camps in Los Angeles, and LA musical theater camps. Find even more options in our Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide, or peruse our Camp Directory of listings by interest, age, and area.

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in San Francisco

Dig into kids eat free deals around the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of Pinstripes

San Francisco has one of the best food scenes in the country, and parents get the chance to enjoy it even more when kids eat free. From buttery Kouign-Amann to delectable ramen, a perk of living in the Bay Area is its renowned food scene. However, as any Bay Area parent knows, eating out with kids can get expensive. Luckily, many restaurants offer amazing “kids eat free” deals that make family dining more affordable, even for those picky eaters and growing bodies.

Whether looking for a casual diner, a vibrant Mexican spot, or a cozy Italian eatery, keep reading below for favorite kid-friendly restaurants across San Francisco and the Bay Area, where kids can eat free every day of the week. 

For more freebies, check out these birthday freebies for kids, discover where to take the kids for free museum days, and uncover more complimentary deals and ways to save with our Guide to Free Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids

Best Free and Affordable Summer Camps in Orlando

Jump into fun at the City of Winter Park summer camp!

Summer will be here before we know it, and that means its time to start looking at Orlando summer camp options for the kids! We've rounded up budget-friendly summer camps in Orlando and Central Florida (for the purpose of this article, we've capped the camp cost at $200 per week or less). There are so many fun summer camps near Orlando, so don't let hefty costs get in the way of a memorable summer camp experience for kids!

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