Free and Cheap Afterschool Programs in Los Angeles

Afterschool programs provide enriching and fun activities for kids in Los Angeles when school's back in session. It's even better when those afterschool programs are free and affordable. Options for kids' sports activities, arts programs, and other activity classes for kids in Los Angeles are essentially endless, but let's be honest, the price tag can be tricky sometimes. 

The good news is there are several inexpensive and free afterschool programs for kids in Los Angeles. You don't have to throw your paycheck at afterschool care with these classes to engage your little one's mind and body at a price you can afford. 

For more enriching activities during the school year, browse our Classes Guide for Los Angeles Kids

Tallahassee with Kids: 31 Awesome Things To Do in Tallahassee, Florida

How many baby alligators can you find on Momma's back?

If you think Florida is all beaches and the House of Mouse (and other awesome amusement parks), you probably haven’t been to Tallahassee. Just miles from the Georgia border, the capital of the Sunshine State is a cool college town filled with fun things to do and explore with kids.

In fact, Tallahassee has two of the coolest museums for kids in all of Florida, which is pretty fitting for the state capital! It’s also a great vacation base, as it's a short skip from two of my favorite day trips in all of Florida: Wakulla Springs and the Florida Caverns. So next time you plan a vacation to Florida, think about a visit to “Tally,” a progressive little city in the Panhandle.

Read on for the best things to do in Tallahassee with kids, and be sure to check out our Guide to Visiting the Florida Panhandle and our Florida Family Travel Guide.

14 Fabulous Fall Day Trips from Atlanta

The Japanese Garden at Gibbs Garden explodes with color during the fall. Photo by Bill Leffler

Fall day trips from Atlanta are perfect opportunities to spend time together since school, clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities are back in swing. With cooler temperatures and autumn leaves, Mother Nature puts on a great show throughout Atlanta. We’ve got great fall day trips from Atlanta covering the entire region -- we've even thrown in a couple of college towns so you can get your SEC football fix! 

Best Food Halls in Orlando for Kids and Families

Gideon's Handmade Cookies, at East End Market, are MASSIVE, like this drool-worthy pistachio toffee chocolate chip cookie. Photo courtesy Gideon's & East End Market

With picky eaters, come tough dining experiences...but food halls can save the day! Orlando food halls offer a tasty variety of cuisines—from colorful desserts to savory dishes—that families can all agree on. Besides delicious food, many of these kid-friendly food halls offer regular events that entertain and engage diners of all ages. Take a look at some of our favorite food halls in Orlando that your family should visit.

Best Farms for Family Fun and Entertainment in Chicago

Farms near Chicago offer animal experiences and more. Photo courtesy of the Double J Riding Club

Spending the day at a farm with family entertainment near Chicago is one of the best things about fall. Think petting zoos, pony rides, U-Pick fun, and most definitely a corn maze or two! From hand-picking flowers to milking a goat to hayrides, these local farms have something for everyone in the family. Check out our list of the best Chicago farms with family entertainment to visit with your little ones.

For more fall fun in Chicago, check out the best apple-picking orchards for kids, the best harvest and pumpkin festivals in Chicago, and 37 things you must do with kids in Chicago during the fall. 

Best Farms with Family Entertainment Near DC

Ride the cow train at Great Country Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm

Visiting a farm is the perfect way to spend a beautiful day outdoors with kids. That's why many families head to farms to pick pumpkins and other fruit or to pet and feed animals.

But while those activities are fun on their own, some farms near DC really step it up when it comes to family entertainment. We're talking giant slides, hayrides, corn mazes, games, pony rides, and loads more. Some of these farms only offer these activities during fall festivals and other special times of year, while others bring the fun nearly year-round.

Here are the 12 best farms with family entertainment near DC, located in Virginia and Maryland. Find even more farm fun in our Guide to Farms in Washington, DC, from animal farms and petting zoos to apple-picking orchards.

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