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Armed with our giant list of Christmas activities, you'll keep kids in Christmas crafts until the New Year!

101 Christmas Activities for Kids: Christmas Crafts, Christmas Decorations, and More

Keep kids busy until it's time to tear into stockings!

Keep kids occupied while waiting for holiday fun. Photo courtesy of Tiny Expressions

Tried and Tested — 10 Brilliant Gifts and Kid-Entertaining Ideas for December 2021

We tested all the top toys and gifts so you don't have to.

No matter where you are, you can book virtual classes for kids.

Online Camps, Virtual Classes, and Shows for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, and Tweens

These classes and after-school activities are available with a click from our calendar!

Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids

Find the best gifts, trips, and at-home fun for kids this holiday season.

Many organizations are distributing free toys for kids in need this holiday season.

How To Find Free Toys for Kids this Christmas and Holiday Season—Apply Soon!

Here's a list of organizations distributing free toys for kids this holiday season.

Build the excitement as the festive celebrations approach! Photo courtesy of Lego

The Best Advent Calendars 2021 for Kids: The Holiday Countdown Begins

These fun advent calendars help kids countdown to Christmas.

Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce

20+ Christmas Towns and Santa's Villages That Absolutely Sparkle

Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

City Family Guides: Play, Eat and Stay in Great Towns

Vacations on the beach are lovely, but you won't find much culture there, unless it's between the...

Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles are great competitors and great friends. Photo by John Cheng

Talking Travel, Mental Health, and More with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles

We chatted with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles about travel, competing in sports, and mental health.

At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids

Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.

25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!

How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps

Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat.

Photo courtesy of Kodable

Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

Kids gobble up broccoli when it's smothered in cheese sauce. Photo courtesy of butterwithasideofbread.com

20 Vegetarian Recipes Your Picky Kids Will Love

These vegetarian recipes are so good, your family will eat them even when it's not Meatless Monday!

Find a new favorite children's book with these reading lists.

Best Kids' Books: A Guide to Great Reads

Find the best kids' books for any age and every interest. We've reviewed new graphic novels...

Would you rather drink hot chocolate or chocolate milk? Photo by the author

100 Hardest 'Would You Rather' Questions for Clever Kids

Quiz your friends with these brainteaser questions!

Selfies are fun, but make sure kids know how to be cell phone safe and smart. Photo courtesy of Kampus Productions, Pexels

How To Set Limits on a Kids’ New Cell Phone

These tips from savvy parents help set rules that keep kids safe.

A zip line and more await at Portland's Eagle's Nest Treehouse. Photo courtesy of julian@hipcamp

12 Family-Friendly Tree House Rentals to Delight Their Imaginations

These cozy tree house rentals will wow the whole family.

Pumpkin Oat Balls are healthy and so easy to make. Photo courtesy of Bless This Mess Please

20 Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Recipes for Fall and All Year Long

From Harry Potter's pumpkin juice to baby food, here's an orange treat for everyone in the family.

Family Travel Guide

The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.

Mexican Instant Pot Quinoa warms on a chilly night.

10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Weeknight Dinners

Easy recipes that get dinner on the table in an instant.

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.

The best gift on Grandparents' Day is just more time with grandkids! Photo by Rodnae Productions, Pexels.

50 Fun Activities for Grandparents To Do with Kids: For Grandparents' Day and Every Day

Loads of fun for grandkids (and grandparents) of all ages.

A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

20 All-Inclusive Resorts We Can't Wait to Visit Again

We can't wait to book a vacation again.

Make the day special by letting your kid call the shots!

30+ Free Ways to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday at Home

Make your kid's birthday special with these creative, no-cost ideas.

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

A perfectly packed lunchbox helps kick the school blues. Photo courtesy of www.YumboxLunch.com

100 School Lunch Ideas for Kids: Back-to-School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat

A lunchbox doesn't have to contain a sandwich!

The Outdoor Play Plaza at Greensboro Children's Museum in North Carolina.

The Best Children’s Museum in Every State

Did your favorite children's museum make the list?

Learn some random fun facts that will leave your kids laughing. Photo by Sara Marentette

101 Fun Facts That Will Blow Your Kids' Minds

An apple is a rose, your nose always grows, and more mind-blowing fun facts!

Bake, cook, and create together!

Easy Recipes for Kids

Simple but delicious recipes for families.

Ride the San Diego Zoo Skyfari. Photo courtesy of Christina Simmons, for the San Diego Zoo.

The Best Zoo in Every State for a Family Animal Adventure

Want to feed a flamingo or pet a wallaby? We know just where to go.

Find the best baby gear, parenting hacks, and kid items.

Best Baby and Kid Gear, Toys, & Hacks

All our favorite products and parenting hacks.

Find a new children's book to read today. Photo by Jody Mercier

100 Kids' Books Every Child Should Read Before They Grow Up

Our top kids' books for all ages!

Canoe or swim in the many lakes and rivers in the Poconos. Photo courtesy of Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau

Visiting the Poconos with Kids: 70+ Top Things To Do as a Family

Water parks, nature hikes, swimming and skiing, and even a jail museum await in the Poconos!

Walk the rocks at Fort Williams for views of Portland Head Light and the waves.

50 Things To Do in Portland, Maine, with Kids

Find out about all the favorite kid spots in Portland!

The Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Connecticut offers the beach and so much more. Photo courtesy the resort

Our Favorite New England Hotels for Families

These resorts offer all the right perks for kid travelers.

Prepare yourself for the awesomeness of Baha Mar. Photo courtesy the resort

Baha Bay at Baha Mar: A Luxury Water Park Opens in the Bahamas

This Bahamas resort stuns with a new water park, many pools, and activities.

With Bestow, get a personalized term life insurance quote—no medical exam required—in as little as five minutes.

Finally a Fast and Easy Way to Complete the Most Avoided Parental Chore

Get a free term life insurance quote in 5 minutes.

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

The outdoors are a natural playground for curious kids.

Top Outdoor Activities for Kids

Find outdoor activities, games, and trips for all ages.

Seattle is the city of the Space Needle, Puget Sound, miles of green, and loads of family-friendly fun.

35 Awesome Things To Do in Seattle with Kids

See flying fish, the Pig, a gum wall, and more in the Emerald City.

Families can get their groove on with these easy TikTok dances.

Best Easy TikTok Dances for Kids and Families to Try

Dip your toes into TikTok with these family-friendly moves.

Playing card games is not only fun, social, and educational; it gets kids off screens!

25 Card Games Every Kid Should Know

Spit, Spoon, Snap ... and even some games that don't start with "S."

Be prepared for water fun at the Grove Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort

10 Best Hotel Water Parks in Orlando

For the ideal Orlando vacation, just add water.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

Keep babies occupied with highchair activities at their own baby activity center.

Turn a Highchair into a Baby Activity Center with These Ideas

These no cost, no mess activities give parents a little break.

Climb to the highest point in Tennessee at Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

75 Fun Things To Do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Visit a mega theme park and one of the country's most gorgeous national parks in the same trip.

Camels in Florida? Who knew. Photo courtesy of Giraffe Ranch

75 Things To Do in Orlando with Kids Other than Theme Parks

Unique adventures and hardly any lines. Great times await.

Dessert charcutterie boards, like this S'mores Board, delight kids and parents alike.

The Most Irresistible Dessert Board Recipes for Kids

These easy desserts have a little something for everyone.

Build trains, cars, houses, and creatures with cardboard boxes!

50+ Genius Cardboard Box Crafts and Activities for Kids

Turn empty boxes into cool race tracks, costumes, and playhouses!

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

20 All-Inclusive Resorts We Can't Wait to Visit Again

We can't wait to book a vacation again.

Sleep in a spaceship at the Area 55 Futuro House. Photo courtesy of Airbnb

The Coolest (Affordable) California Vacation Rentals for Families

Sleep in a spaceship or treehouse on your next family vacation.

These funny jokes for kids will have them laughing in no time!

40 Jokes for Kids That Will Keep the Whole Family in Giggles

Everyone can get into the gag with easy-to-remember jokes for kids.

A coat of paint turns a simple plate into a work of art.

30 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids for an Arty Day at Home

Transform a simple paper product into animals, flowers, crowns, and more.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Find crafts for kids, games, and more projects to spark kids' imaginations!

Poconos Family Vacation Guide

Pennsylvania's Poconos region is a great destination for family vacations in all seasons. During...

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

Adirondacks, Catskills & Hudson Valley Guide

The Hudson Valley and Adirondacks are packed with natural beauty and family fun activities.

See the skyline from a whole new vantage point on the Roosevelt Island Tram. Photo courtesy of NYCGo

100 Things To Do in NYC With Kids Before They Grow Up

This is our NYC kids bucket list. How many have you checked off?

Climb Monument Mountain for panoramic views of the Berkshires. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

25 Things To Do in the Berkshires with Kids

See a Shaker village, climb a mountain, or listen to Bish Bash Falls on a Berkshires getaway.

The Saguaro in Palm Springs, California, beckons families with its pool and more.

Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

Kid-friendly lodging with fun perks for families, including great locations, deals, and amenities.

New Jersey's farms offer year-round family activities, including festivals, mazes, petting zoos, and fruit picking.

100 Things To Do in New Jersey With Kids Before They Grow Up

From awesome parks and beaches, there's tons of incredible stuff to do in NJ.

Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

It's the ultimate LA childhood bucket list!

The Skydeck at Willis Tower has spectacular views spanning four states.

100 Things To Do in Chicago with Kids Before They Grow Up

This is our Windy City bucket list for kids. How many have you checked off?

Best Holiday Activities for Kids

Get in the holiday spirit with movies filled with Santa, elves, and reindeer.

30 Best Kids Christmas Movies for Families This Holiday Season

These kid-friendly holiday movies deliver laughs and plenty of cheer.

The Dyker Heights Christmas lights are a not-to-be-missed annual spectacle. Photo courtesy of the venue

12 Must-Do Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in NYC for Kids in 2021

Don't miss these quintessential holiday events in NYC for kids.

Click your heels three times and you'll be in, well, the Academy Museum!

Los Angeles Gets an Oscar: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Opens to Visitors

Find out what we get to experience at LA's newest museum—including holding our very own Oscar!

Drive through a transfixing wonderland of lights at the Magic fo Lights Drive-thru at the PNC Bank Arts Center.

Magic of Lights Drive-thru Dazzles in New Jersey

This twinkling holiday drive-thru is rolling back into town this weekend!

Summit Ropes in Sterling, Virginia is the largest indoor ropes course in the US. Photo courtesy of Summit Ropes, Facebook

12 Fun Things to Do with Teens and Tweens Near DC

Even your too-cool teens and tweens will enjoy these 12 fun activities in the DC area.

Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce

20+ Christmas Towns and Santa's Villages That Absolutely Sparkle

Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.

Stay-at-Home Activities

Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!

How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps

We’ve tested out dozens of Christmas cookie recipes over the years, and these are the very best.

10 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes To Bake with Kids

Armed with our giant list of Christmas activities, you'll keep kids in Christmas crafts until the New Year!

101 Christmas Activities for Kids: Christmas Crafts, Christmas Decorations, and More

Keep Rudolph's teeth clean with this Christmas science experiment.

Reindeer Toothpaste Recipe Christmas Science Activity for Kids

Best Podcasts for Kids Staying In: Funny, Smart, and Scientific Podcasts

Boredom Busters for Kids

Travel, Day Trips & Family Getaways

Family Travel Guide

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The all-inclusive Beaches Turks and Caicos resort is a snorkeler's paradise.

30 Best Warm and Sunny Family Vacation Ideas

The best warm weather destinations for your next family vacation.READ MORE

Skiing, Snowboarding, & Snow Sports Guide

Find great family slopes, tubing, and boarding spots all around the country with our kid-friendly...READ MORE

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Florida Family Travel Guide

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Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce

20+ Christmas Towns and Santa's Villages That Absolutely Sparkle

Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.READ MORE

The view is always great at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Take in a show, or climb (or jog) the steps when no one is around.

40 Things To Do in Denver with Kids, Other than Hiking

Mountains? Sure, but there's plenty more to explore in the Mile High City. READ MORE

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See the skyline from a whole new vantage point on the Roosevelt Island Tram. Photo courtesy of NYCGo

100 Things To Do in NYC With Kids Before They Grow Up

New Jersey's farms offer year-round family activities, including festivals, mazes, petting zoos, and fruit picking.

100 Things To Do in New Jersey With Kids Before They Grow Up

Photo by Ally Noel

100 Things To Do with Kids in Connecticut Before They Grow Up

Tour the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, an annual rite of fall. Courtesy Historic Hudson Valley

100 Things To Do With Westchester Kids Before They Grow Up

Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

The Skydeck at Willis Tower has spectacular views spanning four states.

100 Things To Do in Chicago with Kids Before They Grow Up

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