13 Best Coffee Shops in Philly to Bring Your Kids When You Need Caffeine

Ultimo Coffee serves up treats and pours hearts all day. Photo courtesy of the shop

We found the best coffee shops in Philly that are welcoming to kids so you can get your caffeine fix with the littles in tow.

We've all been there—kids up early and needing to burn some energy before we've finished our first cup of coffee. Luckily, the Philadelphia region is home to coffee shops and other café spaces that brew up caffeinated beverages and offer delicious baked goods, while also making it easy, safe, and even fun for children to play and explore. We've rounded up some of our favorite kid-friendly coffee shops in and near Philly, where kids can chill while you caffeinate. 

For more dining destinations that welcome the kiddos, visit our Philadelphia Restaurant Guide for Families, featuring our favorite restaurants where kids can play and of course our essential cheesesteak roundup.

Free Indoor Playgrounds for Kids in Orlando to Have Fun

Florida Mall Play Park is a free indoor playground for kids to let loose!

It's no surprise that Orlando has an abundance of indoor playground spots and indoor entertainment centers for families, but these can get pricey, especially if you have more than one child. Luckily, Orlando also has FREE indoor playground areas that allow kids to let loose and explore at no cost. From soft indoor playground spots at the mall, to a dino dig and real train car to explore, you're sure to find something for kids of all ages to enjoy. And who doesn't love FREE entertainment?!

10 Best Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops on Long Island

Delicious breakfasts are served  at Southdown Coffee.

Looking for the best coffee shops on Long Island? Read on for our top family-friendly picks. 

Coffee shops are so many things–gathering spots, places to work, or spaces to relax and get cozy. They are also great places to take the kids. 

With caffeine-free options and over-the-top sweet treats, many of the best coffee shops on Long Island now cater to little ones. So whether you need to fuel up for the day or want to unwind with a warm cup of joe, it’s time to grab the family and head to one of these local cafes that everyone will love.

Be sure to check out our rundown of Long Island restaurants where kids eat FREE and other food and beverage options in our Long Island Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide

Free Indoor Play Spots in New Jersey for Kids

Cruise in the Playmobil Fire Truck during your trip to Toys"R"Us. Photo courtesy of American Dream Mall

From malls and toy stores to libraries and bookstores, these indoor play spots banish winter boredom–at least for a little while. The best part? They're all FREE! So grab a coffee and a friend, and schedule your next play date at one of these indoor gems.

For even more family fun, don't miss our guide to great indoor play spaces with fees for winter drop-in hours. If you find yourself with a full day to fill and you're up for a little adventure, plan a winter day trip.

10 Best Babymoon Destinations for Expectant Parents

Stroll a beach, take some naps, and enjoy your time together before the baby arrives. That's the ideal babymoon!

The best babymoon destinations vary depending on who you are and what you’ll miss most when your Friday night consists of falling asleep on the couch at 8:30pm. If you’ll be sorry you’re not catching the latest show, your perfect babymoon destination might be a trip to a bustling city. If you’re missing those extra hours of shut-eye because you got up at 1am (and 3am and 5am), the best babymoon idea for you is a spa. Here we’ve picked the top 10 spots for a babymoon, from a glamorous trip to London to a favorite tropical beach destination.

Now pack your bags and get a little fun in before your all-consuming (but very happy-making) bundle of joy arrives. Because the next trip you plan will be as a family, and you’ll be using our Guide to Family Travel to find an all-inclusive water park resort or pick the best hotel for families near Disneyland!

Free Museums near Boston To Visit with Kids

Get on board with family fun at free museums near Boston and in the city! Photo courtesy of the Boston Fire Museum

Get your family out to one of the free museums near Boston, in the city and around New England. Boston is home to some of the best museums, zoos, and theme parks in America, but many of these incredible experiences come at a steep cost. Here's a secret: many museums and attractions in Massachusetts are free for little kids, and in some cases, all kids. Mommy Poppins has set out to uncover these freebies almost 50 of them, in fact! So what are you waiting for? Start your free museum adventures, and check off the list as you go. And take advantage of the kid-friendly rates for The “T”. Kids under 12 ride for free with an adult!

If you're working your way through our Boston Kids' 100 Things to Do bucket list, you may want to coordinate with the cut-off ages below; some of the museums you can catch on their free admission days, but several other attractions really drive home the bittersweet point that you're only young once. Don't miss our Boston Free Fun Guide for even more ideas for creating special experiences for kids without breaking the bank.

Free Museums in Connecticut To Visit with Kids

Find big fun in all shapes and sizes at free museums for kids in Connecticut! Photo courtesy of the Eli Whitney Museum

Free museums in Connecticut offer families great fun at the right price. When you're home with the kids and b-o-r-e-d, free museums days are the perfect solution! Connecticut has piles of history, and there's a museum for just about everything. From Indigenous culture to art and puppets, Connecticut museums have something for every kid. Even better, most of Connecticut's greatest museums offer families free admission for some, if not all, of their kids (and even some adults).

Looking for more information? Check out our complete Connecticut museum guide which offers many first-hand visits by staff, and our list of Connecticut museums with sensory-friendly hours.

Free Museums and Free Museum Days for Kids in Houston

The Menil Collection is a free art museum in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Menil Collection

Looking for free museums in Houston? We have a list of museums that are always free, and also which ones have free museum days.

Houston offers a culturally diverse selection of museums, art centers, and gardens, but do you know which ones are completely free, or offer free admission on select days and times? Keep this list nearby when planning your next visit to one of Houston's top family destinations.

You can also save with the top attractions in Houston with Go City - Houston card. By purchasing this ticket, you receive admission to several Houston attractions at half the regular price: Space Center Houston, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Houston Zoo or the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the Kemah Boardwalk or the Children’s Museum Houston.

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