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Here are some great ways to have fun with kids in Miami and South Florida, including music festivals, Fleet Week activities, nature events, and more.
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If your kids are aching to play mini golf, but the weather's not quite right for an outdoor rendezvous, consider an indoor mini-golf course near New York City. At these attraction-filled spots in New Jersey, upstate New York, Long Island, and even the five boroughs, you can keep everyone warm, cozy, and entertained while you work on your putt-putt skills.
Whether you want to play a round on a glow-in-the-dark, mini-golf course or play alongside the Angry Birds gang, we've found 15 local indoor mini-golf courses to explore. If your kids are ready to extend their game, we're also including some indoor golf simulators at locations throughout the tri-state area. Find more local places to play in our Guide to Kids' Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones.
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If you've got a child in public school, you live by the public school calendar. Many local NYC preschools follow the public school schedule, too. The New York City Department of Education's calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is below, and you'll want to bookmark it now for reference—and to help with planning family vacations and school break camp coverage.
Once again, there will be no snow days. Plan on logging your NYC kiddos on for a day of remote learning whenever buildings are closed for snow or other emergencies.
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A lovely Mother's Day brunch in Westchester or the Hudson Valley is just the ticket for the one day a year we get to celebrate all things mom. The region offers a variety of great restaurants serving Mother’s Day brunch, and we've rounded up some of our top picks below. Many places require reservations, and we suggest booking now.
For more dining inspiration, check out our Westchester & Hudson Valley Family Restaurant Guide, which includes our story on local restaurants where kids eat free.
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Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to show moms how much they mean to us, and what better way to celebrate than with a Mother's Day brunch? Long Island restaurants offer incredible brunch options that moms and kids will love. Skip the food shopping, cooking, and cleanup and sip a mimosa, enjoy a scrumptious meal, and make unforgettable memories with the family.
We've rounded up some of the top brunch spots across Long Island to spoil moms this Mother's Day 2025. Families will love the mouth-watering brunch menus, entertainment at some restaurants, and activities. From a decadent hotel brunch buffet to a cozy patio meal to a visit to a historical Long Island restaurant and village, we have you covered.
For more dining inspiration, check out our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants on Long Island, which includes our story on the top themed restaurants on Long Island for family-friendly dining.
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Celebrate Mother's Day 2025 in style, with an indulgent brunch in New Jersey prepared by someone other than mom.
Restaurants throughout northern New Jersey, like Biagio's in Paramus and Alstede's in Chester, are cooking up some fabulous meals full of breakfast delights, salads, carving stations, and desserts. Some of these eateries offer discounts for kids, and others are FREE for young kids. These Mother's Day brunches are perfect for families, but they usually require reservations and get booked up quickly.
If you're down on the shore, explore these wonderful Mother's Day 2025 brunch options and find more great eats in our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants in New Jersey.
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Mother's Day brunch reservations in NYC don't make themselves. With the holiday fast approaching, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, consider this your reminder that it's time to start planning a special Mother's Day brunch for the well-deserving mothers in your life. Speaking from experience, all moms want is a little time off.
We've rounded up a host of scrumptious NYC restaurants for Mother's Day brunch in 2025. These family-friendly restaurants are in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. And, if that's not enough, we have tons more picks in our NYC Kids' Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants.
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Moms: slip this list to someone who can make reservations!
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Show Mom how special she is with the best Mother's Day brunch around Boston!
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It's just about time to celebrate Mom for Mother's Day 2025! This year, Mother's Day falls on Sunday, May 11. While there are many delicious restaurants serving Mother's Day brunch near DC, there are also plenty of other fun things to do on Mother's Day 2025 near DC with kids.
Here are 16 fun Mother's Day activities in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. They include everything from exhibits to live theater to farm visits.
Need more inspiration? Check out our great ideas for Mother's Day gifts she'll love, and make-at-home Mother's Day brunch recipes kids can prepare without too much supervision. Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Mommy Poppins!
