Disney on Ice, Taylor Swift, and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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"Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience" features live performances of fan-favorite hits from every era. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Disney on Ice skates into UBS Arena this weekend with its dazzling Frozen & Encanto show. Long Island kids can also embrace their inner Swiftie at The Suffolk in Riverhead this weekend at the Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience, or reconnect with nature during an owl prowl at Hempstead Lake State Park. 

Read on for all our top picks for things to do on Long Island this weekend.

Bryant Park Bumper Cars and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

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Bump, slide, and spin onto the rink and into the new year with the seasonal debut of ice bumper cars at Bryant Park. Photo by Jody Mercier

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Bumper cars are back in Bryant Park on Friday, the famous Thunderbird Dancers return to the Lower East Side, and Little Murmur delivers a mesmerizing dance program celebrating neurodiversity at New Victory Theater. Kids can enjoy hands-on art by making snow globes at Wave Hill or using Clixo to create 3-D sculptures at Private Picassos in Brooklyn.

Harlem Globetrotters, Repticon, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

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Don't miss your chance to see what fans love about the Harlem Globetrotters, plus more as the world-famous Globetrotters level up every game with new, exciting challenges in 2025. Photo courtesy of the Globetrotters

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Don't miss the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters this Friday at Addition Financial Arena! This weekend also features the Hula Bowl at UCF FBC Mortgage Stadium, showcasing college football all-stars; and Repticon Orlando, where you can enjoy close animal interactions. Plus, take advantage of FREE events like KUA Movie in the Park, Kissimmee's Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration, Kids Fringe, Family Funday at the Mennello Museum, and more. See below for all the details!

Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Join the STEAM-themed winter wonderland at Westchester Children's Museum all weekend long. Photo courtesy of the museum

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Families can take in a stage production of "Shrek" the Musical at the Rhinebeck Center for Performing Arts, with showings all weekend, or learn about Raptors of the World at Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, which features a live falconry presentation.

This weekend is also Snow Day Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum. Kids can enjoy winter-themed STEM activities all weekend, including making snowflakes using static cling, creating mini snowmen, and learning about infrared vision.  

Read on for all the standout events happening this weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Snowfest and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

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The Eagle Festival at Meadowlands Environment Center will have a contest for eagle-themed artwork. Photo courtesy of the center

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Have snow much fun this weekend on a visit to Wicoff Museum's Annual Snowfest, which features Olaf, hot chocolate, and crafts. Plus, spend the weekend with creatures of all kinds, like cute kitties at the Northern New Jersey Cat Show and eagles at the Meadowlands Environment Center's Eagle Festival.

Superhero Skate, Afrolatine Stories, Peter Pan, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

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Hit the ice with your favorite characters at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest on Sundays in January through March. Photo courtesy Blue Cross RiverRink

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

Winter is officially upon us, but Philly is still hot with events! Check out Peter Pan at Arden Theater before it flies away for good. Don't miss your chance to enjoy the Super Hero Skate at Dilworth Park. For some education and fun, try the Afrolatine Stories or Spanish Stories and Songs with Ana. And, PECO Family Jams at Magic Gardens is back for 2025. Whatever you do, don't miss out on these great events.