We've rounded up the best places for snow tubing near Philly for the ultimate winter fun.

Winter fun hardly gets more exciting than this, and we've rounded up our favorite places to go snow tubing near Philadelphia. As a kid, my snow tubing experiences consisted of my dad pulling snow tubes behind his 4-wheeler near our house. Safety standards have changed in the Philly area since the 1980s, and now we don’t have to resort to such creative measures. So get ready to ride the slopes down carefully crafted lanes from the Lehigh Valley to the Poconos at these snowy spots packed with cold-weather family fun.

For more winter excursions, check out our favorite sledding spots near Philly and our list of family-friendly skiing and snow boarding destinations. All of our favorite wintertime highlights can be found in our Winter Activities Guide for Philly Families.

When there's no snow to be found in the city or your neighborhood sledding hills are worn down to the grass, you still can find perfect slopes for snow tubing with kids just a short drive outside of Chicago.

Snow tubing is the perfect winter activity for the whole family; it gets everyone outside playing, and unlike skiing or snowboarding, it requires no gear. (Unlike ice skating, it also requires minimal balance.)

Everything you need to go snow tubing with kids—a tube, a hill, and snow—is provided by the parks. Just dress warmly, and you're ready for a day of snow tubing near Chicago.

Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens in Galveston is a favorite annual holiday event, and we had the opportunity to go check it out this year. It was an amazing experience that had so many fun and festive activities, including a festival of lights, ice skating, and a train ride. 

We think Holiday in the Gardens is a great place to visit and celebrate the holidays with your family. But first, read on to learn what to expect from your visit.

Don't forget to check out our list of the Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities for Kids in Houston and all the other holiday content in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Houston Families. 

Falling temperatures don’t necessarily translate to falling prices when it comes to family vacations. Luckily, we’ve rounded up 14 well-priced weekend getaways from NYC that are all within driving distance. Whether you’re in the mood for New England's seaside views, craving winter sports, small-town charm, or big-city culture, we've got a winter weekend getaway destination for you.

Read on for our top picks and bookmark our Guide to Weekend Getaways for more family travel destinations.

Got a tech-savvy kid? Read on for our ultimate list of cool tech gifts for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.

While finding tech gifts that match your child's level of cool can be a real challenge, it's not as hard as you think. These days, there are so many cool tech gifts on the market, from gaming accessories to awesome headphones to fun STEAM building kits.

Whether you’ve got a tiny tot who loves technology or a tween who knows way more about video games than you ever will, we’ve got you covered with cool tech gifts they’re sure to love.

"Radiant Nature," the new holiday light show at the Houston Botanic Garden, offers an enchanting after-dark experience. The botanic garden has been transformed into an illuminated wonderland featuring dozens of Chinese lantern installations, and the installation will remain in place through late February, following Chinese New Year.

We think it’s an amazing place for your whole family to check out. Read on to learn what to expect from your visit.

Don't forget to check out our list of Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows for more wonderous light shows to explore in Houston this holiday season. 

The Queens County Farm Museum's Winter Lantern Festival features more than 1,500 lights and 80 intricately crafted, illuminated Chinese lanterns, transforming the grounds into a magical wonderland of illumination.

This seasonal, outdoor walk-through experience spreads out over 6 acres of historic farmland and includes multiple illuminated tunnels, animatronic animals and dinosaurs, and an array of fantastical creatures.

Here's what you need to know about this magical winter experience at the always-enchanting Queens County Farm Museum.

We may be biased when we say Christmas in NYC is the most magical season of all. One reason: The city is bustling with activities and adventures for the entire family, including the brand new Gingerbread City pop-up at the South Street Seaport, one of our top picks for must-do activities in NYC this season. Filled with spicy aromas and candy-coated cityscapes, this holiday attraction is one you don’t want to miss.