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Best Things to Do With Kids at the Boston Children's Museum

Submitted by Caitlin Dowling on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 3:05pm

Our city is full of family-friendly museums, but only the Boston Children's Museum is designed just for kids. Whether you're looking for a few hours to kill or somewhere to enjoy an entire day with your kids, there's no better destination in Boston. This three-story museum offers endless entertainment and discovery, including exhibits that focus on science, culture, social awareness, health and fitness, the arts, and more. While the museum may seem overwhelming, we've broken it down, level by level, so you can plan your visit and make sure you see all the best exhibits.

Make sure to save some extra time to head outside before or after your visit to play, slide, and explore at Martin's Park playground, and if you want to make a full day of it, explore all that the surrounding Seaport neighborhood has to offer!

How to Get Free Admission To Houston's Biggest Attractions for Kids

Submitted by Ashley Jones on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 3:32pm

The amount of money one family could spend visiting all of the major attractions Houston has to offer could easily add up. Luckily, many of the best places to visit offer FREE admission for kids under a certain age. This comes in super handy for families with kids of multiple ages. Whether you want to see animals up close at the zoo, head to a museum, or see a Houston-area landmark like the San Jacinto Monument or Space Center Houston, you can save some money by taking your kids to one of these amazing places.

And even if your kids are past the age where their admission is free, there are plenty of times when local museums offer FREE admission on select days.

Tween GoList: Amusement Parks, Water Parks, and More Things To Do With LI Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 2:52pm

Bounce house boredom setting in? A tween eager for new interests and engagement offers parents exciting possibilities for family fun on Long Island. Here are some of our favorite destinations and activities for that hard-to-define age between young childhood and these teenage years.

Added bonus: These activities are guaranteed to get your tween off the couch and away from the electronics.

New VR Gaming and Escape Room Opens in Chelsea

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 3:04pm

There's a new game in town—actually, a whole slew of them—with the opening of Escape Virtuality in Chelsea, featuring two floors of immersive gaming and technology. Whether you're in the mood for classic, immersive VR games, have a taste for a wild ride, or want to tackle a brain-teasing escape room, grab your big kids and sense of adventure and give it a go. Read on for a look inside the new space and tips for what to expect (and play!) when you arrive.

This New Indoor Playspace in the Valley Has a Fun Twist

Submitted by Jackie Jones on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 10:59am

The San Fernando Valley has a new indoor playspace, treating kids to a giant jungle gym, plenty of pretend play, climbing walls, and spontaneous dance parties on a hot or rainy day. My Lil' Town is a great addition to the family scene in Granada Hills (just next door to Northridge), but it's more than just an indoor playground; My Lil' Town is an inspiring space, with a creative design that has something for kids of all ages, from babies and toddlers to big kids.

Indoor Swimming Lessons for Long Island Kids

Submitted by Lisa Mancuso on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 12:00pm

Indoor swimming lessons are a great way to ensure kids can be safe and have year-round fun at Long Island’s beaches and indoor pools. From private swim classes to community pools, there are plenty of destinations for indoor lessons. The great thing about these indoor pools is when summer is gone, kids can continue lessons, adding to their skills.

50 Cool Things to Do Indoors With NYC Kids on Hot Summer Days

Submitted by Katie Nave Freeman on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 2:08pm

If you’re looking to escape the summer heat, even just for a few hours during an especially steamy afternoon, check out one of these 50 activities to help you and your kiddos chill. We’re all for loading up on the SPF and heading outdoors when the sun is shining, but once the humidity and heat start to get the best of everyone, it’s time to seek out indoor summer activities with air conditioning. So after you’ve hit every playground, zoo, and water feature in town, here's where to take the tribe indoors for some cool fun.

16 Fun Things to Do With NYC Tweens (With No Adolescent Eye-Rolling)

Submitted by Raven Snook on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 10:30am

It can be challenging to find family activities that will entertain you and your tween—they're a bit too old for most playgrounds and a bit too young to wander around NYC alone. That's why this mother of a picky 11-year-old asked her peers and their kids for things to do in NYC with tweens that are guaranteed not to prompt one of those infuriating eye rolls. So next time you're planning a family outing, try one of these tween-tested-and-approved excursions in NYC—who knows, your tween might even look up from whatever gadget they're holding.