Tokyo Family Travel Guide: Best Hotels, Day Trips, and Top Things to Do with Kids in Tokyo, Japan

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Kids will love the energy of Tokyo! Photo by the author

Tokyo, Japan, is an incredible travel destination for families. It's beautiful, very different from the West, has great food and attractions, and is an amazing experience that I recommend everyone try at least once in their life.

But it can also be incredibly overwhelming to plan a trip to Tokyo with kids. Make this guide your one-stop resource for everything you need to know to plan the perfect Tokyo vacation. From top Tokyo family resorts and kid-friendly restaurants in Tokyo to the best things to do in Tokyo with kids, you'll find it all below!

Looking for more places to visit overseas? Our International Family Travel Guide has some great suggestions, from 50 fun things to do in Paris with kids to our guide to visiting Seoul, South Kora.

Atlanta Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s with Kids

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Head to Ponce City Market's Skate the Sky event to ice skate during winter break! Photo courtesy Ponce City Market

Christmas vacation is one of the best things about the holiday season for many Atlanta kids. Parents, on the other hand, may dread the thought of keeping their children entertained for the winter break. Have no fear! We've got amazing Atlanta events and activities after Christmas to make the holiday break bearable, even blissful! Read on for our favorite events, activities and tips for the ultimate winter break fun for Atlanta families.

As always, you'll want to check out our Atlanta Family Activity Calendar for the best events and things to do with kids! 

Orlando Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Years with Kids

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Enjoy the holidays during winter break, running through New Year's Eve, at Legoland Florida Resort. Photo courtesy of Legoland Florida Resort

Most schools in Central Florida are closed for Christmas vacation between December 22, 2025 and January 6, 2026, leaving two weeks for family fun. This winter break is a great time to take day trips from Orlando, catch up on holiday events, and enjoy time to sleep in!

From the best holiday lights in Orlando to must-do Christmas activities, Mommy Poppins Orlando has you covered this winter holiday break! Here are some ideas below to help plan those school-free, staycation days, and be sure to check our Orlando events calendar for more things to do as they pop up. 

New York City's Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s with Kids

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The Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo shine brightly into the new year. Photo by Terria Clay/Bronx Zoo

Few places rival New York City for holiday activities, and the upcoming Christmas vacation in NYC offers families plenty of free time to sample them all. We’ve rounded up all of our favorite staycation ideas for winter break in NYC, most of which can be accessed with a subway ride.

Fill your kids' winter break in NYC with awesome museum outings, live holiday stage shows, fancy Christmas meals, and magical must-do holiday experiences. Your family might even be up for braving the crowds at popular tourist attractions like the Rockefeller Center tree and department store holiday windows.

NYC public school students are on Christmas vacation from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. If you need more fun things to do over the holiday break in NYC, bookmark our Family Activity Calendar, which is continuously updated as we learn about new, kid-friendly happenings.

Westchester and the Hudson Valley's Top Things To Do Between Christmas and New Year's with Kids

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Make tracks to a train show during the holiday break. Photo by the author

If you are staying in town during Christmas vacation, you may find yourself wondering what to do to get out of the house while school's out.

Fortunately, there are tons of fun events and activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley to keep your family entertained well into the New Year, from holiday light shows to kid-friendly New Year's Eve countdowns.

Long Island's Top Things To Do Between Christmas and New Year's with Kids

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Head to an arcade like Lucky Strike for some post-Christmas thrills. Photo by Jennifer Voit

With Christmas vacation for Long Island kids swiftly approaching, you may be looking for fun things to do to over winter break to keep the festivities going. For many Long Island students, winter break this year runs from Monday, December 22, 2025, until Friday, January 2, 2026. 

We've rounded up 30 family-friendly holiday break activities to make your staycation merry and memorable. From must-do holiday events to pop-ups and incredible museum exhibits, we've got you covered. 

For even more fun things to do with kids on Long Island this season, check out our Holiday Fun Guide and our Ultimate Winter Bucket List. 

New Jersey's Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s with Kids

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The twinkling lights at Turtleback Zoo sparkle into the new year. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner

As soon as that first crisp December day arrives, I get excited about planning the kids' holiday break. Choosing just a couple of activities for the week is the tough part! The state is packed with must-do Christmas vacation fun—from dazzling light displays to classic cold-weather adventures.

Read on for the best things to do with kids during winter break in NJ, and check out our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for NJ Families for even more ideas. 

Top Things To Do This Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids

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Take in the show at the Ridge Hill menorah lighting. Photo courtesy of Ridge Hill

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are our editors' picks for the best family-friendly events and activities!

Add a little Cirque to your holidays this weekend with the dazzling holiday-themed acrobatics performance Cirque Dreams Holidaze at West Point. Alternatively, celebrate the start of Hannukkah at Fire on Ice: A Hannukkah Spectacular in Irvington, featuring a giant ice menorah carving, a glow hoop show, and a balloon gelt drop!

Other fun holiday events this weekend include the Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow Winter Stroll, Nutcracker Dream at Emelin Theatre, and Disney's Frozen Jr. at Iona Prep.