By the time you've reached your baby's first birthday, you're probably ready for a big milestone celebration. Congratulations on your first year of parenting!

After all, you've survived sleepless nights, blowouts, mounds of laundry, and lived to tell the tale. Birthday parties are big business in New York City; where you celebrate that first milestone depends largely on how big you want to go, and how much cash you wish to spend. Keeping in mind that you've got years of birthday parties in your future, we've rounded up 10 spots in Manhattan to celebrate that all-important first birthday.

Whether the party is about your kid and his or her crew, or you need to cater more to grown-ups than little people, we've got a spot for you. So prime the camera and get ready to celebrate. You'll find all our birthday planning tips in our NYC Kids' Guide to Birthday Parties. 

Got teens? How about toddlers? 5th graders? How about all the above? If you are scratching your head and trying to find something to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley that checks the box for all ages, we've got you covered.

Read on for outdoor activities, cultural activities, entertainment centers, food, and some tips and tricks from our family to yours, in all their forms and levels of maturity! Who knows, there might even be something on our list to keep your spouse entertained, but I will not guess their maturity level. I can only tell you mine seems to have frozen at around age 12.

Find lots more things to do in the region in our Guide to Getaways and Day Trips from Westchester & Hudson Valley.

Long Island is overflowing with fantastic family activities for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens. 

From a day at one of the East End's family-friendly farms and wineries to indoor play spaces to exploring one of Long Island's treasured museums, we'll help you plan a fun day that will delight the whole brood. Read on for 25 awesome LI family activities, as well as some tips for keeping the day free of stress for everyone.

Check out our Ultimate Bucket List: 100 Things to do on Long Island with Kids Before They Grow Up for even more family-friendly fun. 

Outings with mixed-age groups can pose some unique challenges. You don't want to bore your teen while your little one has all the fun—and vice versa. Luckily, we've found 15 places that have lots of attractions in one central place to meet the needs and interests of toddlers through teens, and everyone in between.

Read on for our top 15 things to do in NJ with kids of all ages, and check out our Guide to Family Day Trips in New Jersey for lots more on NJ family excursions. 

NYC has so many baby hangouts, hot tot spots, terrific tween events, and teen entertainment. But what if you want to go somewhere as a whole family? After all, your teen won't get anything from a mommy-and-me sesh, while your toddler might be bored by a "look, don't touch" museum. That's where NYC's incredible all-ages activities come into play. Go on a family adventure through NYC thanks to these incredible spots that have things to do with kids of all ages and cater to every member of the family.

Our picks include everything from romping in Central Park to fun seasonal activities like hitting NYC's outdoor ice rinks or climbing aboard the wild rides at Luna Park.

We at Mommy Poppins have created a list of things to do in Atlanta with kids (from toddlers to teens) and their parents, too! Atlanta is teeming with plenty of kid-friendly attractions; however, parents with children of multiple ages know that many places catering to toddlers often do not appeal to teens...and vice versa, making it harder for everyone to enjoy a family outing. Don't despair! Read on for our list of the best things to do in Atlanta with toddlers to teens, and everyone in between! 

There are so many awesome things to do in Orlando with kids of all ages, which makes it an easy city to hang out with the entire family. From amazing theme parks with rides and attractions to free nature spots, there is no shortage of things to do in Orlando with toddlers to teens. This guide of Orlando attractions for families make it the perfect entertainment resource for all-ages activities. Keep reading for Orlando activities that everyone will love!

Did someone say Haunted House? What goes on at theme parks in Los Angeles for Halloween is nothing like the wholesome thrill of a Tigger-clad child ringing doorbells for candy. It may seem like Los Angeles celebrates a night that's all about children with an awful lot of entertainment that is clearly not for children, but these frightful haunts, houses, and hayrides keep the Halloween fun going for older kids and teens. How to know which haunts are best for which ages? We've braved a few of them to share our reviews of just how scary is scary.

Looking for something not quite so scary, and a good deal cheaper? Check out the coolest free haunted houses and Halloween decorations in Los Angeles. For more spooky fun see our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Los Angeles Kids.