With the confetti all but cleaned up and the kids back in school, we're taking one final look at the kid-friendly fun that marked 2024 and anticipating what's coming in 2025! From brand-new romping spots indoors, like Manhattan's Play Street Museum and outdoors, like Rockeville Centre's sprawling inclusive playground to limited run popups and more, here are our top kid-friendly openings and attractions in the NYC metro area in 2024, plus seven new attractions coming in 2025.

Cheers to the fun that was and the fun still to come, and thanks for following along as we curate all the best things to do in New York City, New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley with kids.

Looking for the best inexpensive all-inclusive resorts for families? We've got nine great options for you!

All-inclusive resorts are a fun and convenient way to travel as a family. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained, the food and drinks flow freely, and you don't even need to reach into your wallet while you're there! But while all-inclusive resorts can be expensive, there are some great affordable options.

Here are nine of the best inexpensive all-inclusive resorts for families in Mexico and the Caribbean. We also included a US option for those who don't want to leave the country. These fun spots feature awesome kids' clubs, great pools and/or beaches, lots of fun activities, and plenty of food and drinks.

For more great places to stay, check out our Guide to Family-Friendly Resorts and Hotels, which includes our list of the best all-inclusive resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for kids.

Want to know what day kids eat free at IHOP? Or where your kids can eat free today? We've rounded up Atlanta restaurants where kids eat free, from IHOP and other chains to local faves and sorted them by every day of the week.  What parent doesn't love FREE food?! 

Before dining out, call the restaurant as specials can vary by location. Many Atlanta restaurants require dine-in service and the purchase of an adult entrée. 

Make sure to check our Atlanta Kids Free Things To Do Guide to find all the free things to do around town. And sign up for our free Mommy Poppins newsletter so you never miss out on fun events and activities near you.

Strawberry picking in Orlando happens December through March! Spending a day at the strawberry farm is a great activity for winter fun and gives families an outlet to connect with nature while making sweet memories. We have compiled a list of u-pick farms that offer strawberry picking in Orlando, as well as some tips to make the most of your outdoor trip. 

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.

Why not go old-school for family night this week and gather around the table to play one of the best board games of all time? Classics are classics for a reason; these board games are so fun they stand the test of time. 

Here, we've rounded up the best board games of all time and sorted them by age, so you can start playing while kids are still preschoolers and keep having family game nights up through high school!

Need more options for screen-free family time? We've got the 100 Best Board Games for Family Game Night and tons more family fun in our Games and Activities Guide for Family Fun.

If the ooey-gooey-slime craze has crept into your life, and you've been known to celebrate a discount deal on a gallon of Elmer's Glue, Soho's Sloomoo Institute is a must-visit. From its DIY slime bar, whose products far outpace our favorite make-at-home slime recipes, to being slimed at Sloomoo Falls, the Sloomoo Institute is a slime lover's paradise and an over-the-top sensory experience that left my daughters begging for more slime time.

If you're searching for an affordable, all-inclusive resort for a family vacation in a tropical paradise, I have a new favorite: Sunscape Coco Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. On a recent vacation, my family loved the family-friendly activities, which are perfect for all ages. We also loved that the resort is on the smaller side, and while it provided all the amenities, it was more intimate and easy to navigate.

We always appreciate the all-inclusive style resorts, because you get unlimited access to dining, refreshing drinks, and tons of activities without worrying about extra costs. My husband always says he loves putting his wallet in the safe and not getting it out until it's time to go home! And this resort skimps on nothing.

Read on for all the details about the Sunscape Coco Punta Cana Resort and why it's the perfect all-inclusive resort for families. Check out more of our favorite all-inclusive resorts for families and also our favorite warm and sunny family vacation ideas. They're both in our Family Travel Guide.