Yes, Long Island Children's Museum is open—inviting families to explore 13 interactive exhibits, weekly early childhood classes, and even a newly reopened seasonal garden!

Located on Nassau County's well-loved Museum Row, this popular destination makes the perfect day trip for families across Long Island and New York City. Enhanced safety measures—like timed entry and continued mask wearing—make the Museum a safe option where kids of all ages can explore, play, and learn. Plus, a thoughtfully designed sensory room, monthly "Friendly Hours" with altered lighting and sound, and extensive resources for visitors with disabilities mean everyone is able to enjoy the Museum.

Keeping up with ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines has been hard for parents and, with the world starting to reopen, we're all trying to figure out once again where our kids fit into the picture. Now that summer's here, parents of young children just want to know what activities they can safely do and what they still need to sit out while the under 12 crowd remains unvaccinated.

At Connecticut Children's—the only health system in the state that's 100% dedicated to children—pediatric experts have been monitoring the COVID situation very closely since the start of the pandemic. Read on for helpful guidance from some of Connecticut Children's top specialists, as we all try to navigate this "next normal" with our families.

*Updated December 2022: This play space is now closed.*

Whether your kid loves to build, climb, or create, there is plenty for them to explore at The Kiddie Clubhouse in Syosset. The roughly six-month-old play space lets little Long Islanders chalk a masterpiece, scale the rock wall, toss a bean bag into a cityscape, and so much more. Parents are always close by, whether they're watching from the comfortable lounge area or getting in on the fun in the play space.

Read on for more details on this new addition to the toddler play space scene, and check out our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces on Long Island for more fun places to play.

Grab your socks and take your summer to new heights. The Big Bounce America, officially the world’s largest bounce house, is bigger and bouncier than ever and landing back at Brooklyn's Aviator Sports complex during late summer 2021. Read on for the details on this can't miss summer activity because timed-entry sessions are selling quickly.

Just when you thought California’s redwoods couldn’t be any more captivating, the new Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo opened this June, just in time for a summer family road trip up the coast. The Redwood Sky Walk is a series of bridges high in the sky that connect platforms in the trees, lifting visitors up for spectacular views and an up-close connection with the canopy. Read on for a peek at this new experience in the trees of Eureka.

Find more California family vacation ideas kids love in our California Family Travel Guide. We've also rounded up the coolest (affordable!) California vacation rentals for families, so you know where to stay as you explore.

Why just stop and smell the roses when you can do so much more? The Philadelphia area is home to some of the most beautiful arboretums and gardens in the country, and many offer a slate of kids’ programming to complement the floral experience. From fairy-tale inspired woods to treetop rope climbs, scavenger hunts, koi feedings and more, you can easily get lost among acres of nature-inspired activities during a day with the fam at these places.

Lack of fun-money doesn't have to keep families stuck inside and bored during the best season of the year: summer! For those on a budget, there are plenty of great places to visit right here in our state. This blockbuster list of free things to do in Connecticut has plenty of ideas for having fun while bonding and making memories during summer vacation.

Amusement parks are a fantastic way to spend a summer day with the kids. But let's face it: between the price of admission, parking, food, and souvenirs, the cost really adds up—especially for large families. How can you save big at theme parks and water parks? For everything from discounted days to membership money-savers and more, here are our tips for scoring discounted admission at theme parks, amusement parks, and water parks across SoCal.

If you're looking for toddler-friendly options, check out our listing of the best amusement parks for toddlers.