National | MommyPoppins - Things to do with Kids

National

Stay-at-Home Guide: 100s of Activities and Resources for Families on Pause

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

These K-12 Online Schools Offer Alternatives in 2020

Many online schools offer individualized schooling and flexibility.

20+ Free Online Summer Camps in 2020

Find coding classes, dancing, crafts and more FREE summer camps.

Top Takeaways from CDC School Reopening Guidelines

The director of the CDC urged schools to reopen for in-person classes.

Free Online Classes For Kids: Science, Art, Fitness, and More Free Enrichment

In a year when summer slide feels like it started in March, free online classes save the day!

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

Subscription Boxes for Kids: Top Art, Craft, and STEM Kits

These subscription boxes for kids provide enriching, hands-on fun.

Free Things To Do Online this Week: Fleet Week, Midsummer Scream, & New Disney Shows

This stay-at-home summer is what you make it; the Muppets and the Navy can help make it awesome!

RV Camping and Campgrounds for Families: A Beginners' Guide to Planning an RV Trip

RV camping is a great way to vacation with social distance, as long as you know the basics.

How to Make Ice Cream At Home in 5 Easy Steps

Whip up homemade ice cream in a bag or a mason jar!

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Our kids are growing up in the virtual age—why fight it? Whether we're stuck at home, on a road...

How to Make Summer Camp at Home Actually Fun (Free Printable)

All the best camp games and crafts to do right at home.

Giant List of Top Virtual Summer Camps: STEM, Creative Arts, and More in 2020

Online camps have coding, dance, theater, cooking, sports, and more.

13 Education Workbooks to Keep Kids Learning

Workbooks can help kids practice key concepts, from writing to math.

Ultimate Summer Play List: 100 Fun Activities for Kids

Get the summer fun started with 100 (mostly) FREE ways to pack more play into your day.

20 Family Camps with Private Cabin Camping for Summer 2020

Summer camp isn't just for kids. These camps welcome the whole family.

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

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

Epic East Coast Road Trip Ideas for Summer 2020

Load up the car and hit the road for these fun destinations.

Los Angeles School Year Begins in August, But Not On Campus for LAUSD

"Science has been our guide and will continue to be," says LAUSD head.

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

These online programs teach your kid how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids

These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.

Mommy Poppins Online Camp Fair 2020

Families can continue to browse the Mommy Poppins 2020 Camp Fair all summer long for camp...

21 Kids' Books About Racism, By Age

Books can help parents and kids wade through a difficult time and complex issue.

Drive-in Movie Theaters in Connecticut for Summer 2020

Head to a drive-in movie for a fun family evening.

Toys Sure to Entertain Kids for Hours and Hours Again and Again

These 12 toys guarantee hours of screen-free fun.

Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide

Find a summer camp for every age and interest around LA and Orange County!

Best Virtual Party Performers and Kids Birthday Parties to Celebrate During COVID Isolation

Surprise your child with a virtual party starring one of these talented entertainers.

Best Jersey Shore Beaches for Families: Sandy Hook to Cape May

The Jersey Shore boasts some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. Here are the best.

100+ Fun Things To Do with Legos

Maximize fun––and your Lego collection––with this mega list of great Lego ideas!

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

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

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.

United States Family Travel Guide

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

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

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.

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

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

Poconos Family Vacation Guide

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

25 Free Things to Do With Kids in Orlando

Here are some great entertainment options in the Orlando area that will delight your kids and not...

50 Things To Do in Orlando with Kids Other Than Theme Parks

Unique adventures and no lines: get ready to forgo the theme park ticket and experience the real...

100 Things To Do in California with Kids Before They Leave The Nest

There are at least 100 things in California worthy of any family's bucket list. How many have your...

Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels

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

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

Discover 100 awesome things to do in NYC year-round.

20 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens

Craving some bonding time with your big kid? Teenagers approve of these 20 fun activities in and...

National Summer Camp Guide

Make this year's summer camp a success with our camp guide.

Top Children's Science Museums Across the US for Families

These top STEM spots are worth planning a family vacation around.

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

The Windy City's best shows, museums, and experiences for families.

Build an Indoor Obstacle Course for Kids in 7 Easy Steps

Standard household items make this obstacle course a breeze to design.

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...

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

We can't stop them from growing up so fast, but we can try not to miss the bucket list items.

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

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

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.

17 Family-Friendly Hotels in New York City With Perks for Kids

Hotels for families visiting NYC with special perks for kids, from pools to bunkbeds

50 Things to Do in Washington, DC with Kids Before They Grow Up

Free museums, fun playgrounds, theater, and more await in the nation's capital.

11 Top Hotels with Outdoor Water Parks for Families with Kids

The water parks at these resorts keep families cool and entertained!

Adirondacks, Catskills & Hudson Valley Guide

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

Hamptons & North Fork Family Guide

The East End encompasses the Hamptons and the North Fork, both wonderful places to spend relaxing...

Hikes and Outdoor Play Ideas

How to Make Summer Camp at Home Actually Fun (Free Printable)

All the best camp games and crafts to do right at home.

7 Fun Boat Rides in Boston for Kids and Families

From speedboats to sailboats, there's a perfect boating adventure for your family in Boston.

Gorgeous Sunflower Fields and More Pick-Your-Own Flowers in NJ

Pick a bouquet of beautiful blooms this summer at these 11 NJ farms.

Easy New York State Park Hikes for Families

These kid-friendly trails are perfect for exploring nature with the whole family.

25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long

Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids.

Rocky Mountain National Park: Guide for Visiting with Kids

Expect plenty of wildlife sightings and family hikes on this trip!

Stay-at-Home Activities

50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids

13 Education Workbooks to Keep Kids Learning

Toys Sure to Entertain Kids for Hours and Hours Again and Again

Science Experiments at Home: Make a Lava Lamp with Kids

How to Make Ice Cream At Home in 5 Easy Steps

Birthday Parties in Quarantine: Ways To Celebrate with Kids while Social Distancing

Summer Activities for Kids

Epic East Coast Road Trip Ideas for Summer 2020

Load up the car and hit the road for these fun destinations. READ MORE

National Summer Camp Guide

Make this year's summer camp a success with our camp guide.READ MORE

The Least Messy Tie-Dye Project You'll Ever Do

Try this tie-dye trick to cut down on the mess.READ MORE

LA's Best Swimming Pools with Play Areas and a Little More for Kids and Parents

Ready to make a splash? Here are some souped-up pools worthy of an outing.READ MORE

Ultimate Summer Play List: 100 Fun Activities for Kids

Get the summer fun started with 100 (mostly) FREE ways to pack more play into your day.READ MORE

14 Outdoor Water Parks in New England

Cool off on slides, tubes, and more at these nearby water parks.READ MORE

From Our Regions

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

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

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

100 Things To Do with Westchester Kids Before They Grow Up

100 Things To Do with LA Kids Before They Grow Up

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

Archives

The Best Animal Farms and Petting Zoos on Long Island

Take your animal-loving Long Island kids to these farms!READ MORE

10 Swimming Lakes in the Northeast for a Super Summer Getaway

Swim away the summer stress at these Northeast lakes.READ MORE

These K-12 Online Schools Offer Alternatives in 2020

Many online schools offer individualized schooling and flexibility.READ MORE

Turn Milk into Plastic in This Science Experiment

Check out this fun science trick!READ MORE

LA's Best Swimming Pools with Play Areas and a Little More for Kids and Parents

Ready to make a splash? Here are some souped-up pools worthy of an outing.READ MORE

12 Outdoor Restaurants in Connecticut that Are Great for Families

Exciting views, room to move, and fun food—these CT restaurants are great for kids.READ MORE

This Week In
National

T

4

W

5

T

6

F

7

S

8

S

9

M

10

Featured

Virtual Meeting about The Elisabeth Morrow’s School Re-Entry Plans
Virtual - various times

Sunflower Picking at Happy Day Farm
Happy Day Farm - 8:00 AM Pick

American Swedish Historical Museum Reopens
American Swedish Historical Museum - 10:30 AM Pick

Summer Sports Experience - Jefferson Park
Thomas Jefferson Park - 10:00 AM Pick

Kids in Motion - Marus Garvey Park
Marcus Garvey Park - 10:00 AM Pick

SUBMIT AN EVENT +

Activity Guides