The best kid-friendly activities, events, and more happening this summer in Houston!

Choose your summer activities wisely! It will be cold and rainy again before you know it.

There’s a reason that people say Westchester is one of the best places to raise kids. Whether you and yours love to explore nature, enjoy unique outdoor attractions, or run for the air conditioning, Westchester offers summer fun for everyone.

Below, you'll find our 2025 summer bucket list for kids in Westchester, so be sure to bookmark this guide to planning scrapbook-worthy summer excursions. If this jam-packed resource isn't enough, there’s even more seasonal fun to choose from in our Summer Fun Guide and our Family Activity Calendar, which is constantly updated.

Stay tuned, too, because we'll be back next week with a bucket list of Hudson Valley fun this summer in case you're ready to stretch your seasonal adventure.

There's no shortage of incredible summer activities and memorable adventures for families on Long Island. From swimming at Long Island's beautiful beaches to exploring family-friendly fun on the East End or visiting Long Island's many amazing parks and playgrounds, the options are endless. 

We've compiled an epic summer bucket list for Long Island kids, including free activities, outdoor excursions, summer attractions, road trips, and much more. Read ahead for our top 50 summer activity picks for Long Island kids you won't want to miss. 

Check out our Ultimate Long Island Summer Vacation Guide for even more family-friendly things to do this season. 

New Jersey offers tons of amazing things for families to do over the summer, and we've rounded up more than three dozen of our top picks to create this epic summer bucket list for NJ kids. Whether you're looking for a beach adventure or want to visit a local farm or museum, it's easy to fill your calendar during the long, lazy days of summer.

Be sure to check out our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide for more fun summer activities for NJ families, including our picks for the best water parks, swimming lakes, and amusement parks in the state.

When it comes to things to do in NYC, we're officially summer dreaming, and you're the beneficiary. We're sharing our summer bucket list of the top 51 things to do this summer in NYC with kids. Our picks are a mix of annual favorites and can't-miss, one-time-only events that prove the best vacation may just be a staycation.

Be sure to bookmark our Ultimate NYC Kids Summer Guide and our list of 100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer for even more seasonal fun.

Looking for summer activities for kids? Check out our ultimate summer bucket list for kids DC!

School is almost out for summer in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, which means your family will soon have plenty of time to start checking activities off your summer bucket list. There are so many fun ways to enjoy the great weather on nice days and to beat the heat on hot or rainy days all season long.

Read on for our epic summer bucket list of 50 things to do with kids in summer 2025 in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. For more fun summer activities, visit our Washington, DC Kids Summer Guide, which includes our roundup of 28 summer festivals and fairs that are perfect for families.

Sifting through the many, many Orlando hotels for your next family trip to Florida? The theme park capital of the world has no shortage of great options, and it can be overwhelming to pick just one.

We’ve made it easier by highlighting some of our favorite hotels and resorts in the Orlando area. These include some top Walt Disney World resorts and Universal Orlando hotels, resorts with fantastic water parks, and hotels with spectacular villas and suites for large and multigenerational families.

For more ideas on what to do while visiting the area, check out our Orlando Family Guide. Our Florida Family Travel Guide has more family-friendly Florida towns, beaches, and hotels, including our list of the best family resorts in Florida.