Free Things To Do Indoors in Boston: Indoor Places To Play on Cold and Rainy Days
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Explore these fun, free indoor places to play around Boston.
Free Things To Do Indoors in Connecticut: Indoor Places To Play on Cold and Rainy Days
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Explore our favorite free indoor places to play in Connecticut!
19 Free Things To Do Indoors in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Indoor Places to Play
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These free indoor places to play in Westchester and the Hudson Valley are a salve for those bad weather days when you don't want to be stuck inside with the kids waiting to hear the dreaded (and inevitable), “I’m bored.” From Scarsdale to Kingston, the region offers a wide variety of fun, free things to do at local museums, malls, marine sanctuaries, and more to keep kids and parents entertained and engaged.
With that in mind, here are the best free indoor places to play in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Find more free fun in our Guide to Free, Fun Things To Do with Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids.
Top Free Things To Do Indoors on Long Island: Free Places To Play Indoors
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All across Long Island, there are free play spaces and indoor playgrounds to keep your kids happily occupied–so there's no need to stay home just because cold weather is upon us. From malls to bookstores and libraries, there is plenty of free fun to be had on Long Island for kids.
Enjoy these unique play destinations, but remember that most venues require that a parent/adult is present to supervise children.
For more indoor fun, don't forget to check out our guide to rainy-day activities on Long Island, and discover all the free events and activities near you in our guide to Free Things to Do With Kids on Long Island.
100 Free Things To Do in New Jersey with Kids
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From free zoos to museums, there are tons of fabulously free things to do with kids in NJ – which just goes to show that you don't need to spend a lot of money to have a great day. Read on for 100 free places to take your family in NJ.
Looking for even more options? Be sure to check out our Guide to Free Fun Things To Do with NJ Kids, too. Note that some venues are run by volunteers, so donations are appreciated.
27 Free Things To Do Indoors in NYC: Free Places To Play Indoors on Cold and Rainy Days
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Fun, free indoor places to play in NYC are always a welcome diversion in our book, particularly when we're staring down another long northeastern winter, and entertaining the kids during this extended, chilly season isn't easy or cheap. We went hunting for free indoor places to play fueled by our desire to escape our cramped New York City apartments.
If your kids—like ours!—are bouncing off the walls and your wallet is screaming for a break after a holiday spending spree, we've got you covered. Check out our list of 27 free indoor places to play in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx for culture, fun, games, or just a much-needed change of scenery.
For more great free indoor places to play, check out our Free in NYC Guide, which is loaded with more ideas, outings, and parent-tested tips to save a buck.
Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
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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.
Kids can celebrate winter by learning about the shape of snow on other planets and making a snowflake of their own at the Hudson River Museum's family science workshop, The Snows of Other Worlds. Or, get up close and personal with farm animals at Hilltop Hanover Farm's Animal Meet & Greet.
Families can also get a head start on maple sugaring season this weekend with the free program Backyard Sugaring at Muscoot Farm.
Read on for lots more standout events happening this weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Train Shows and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids
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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.
Kick off the new year with one of these engaging and interactive activities and experiences across Long Island this weekend.
Forge full steam ahead into 2025 by visiting a free train display in Dix Hills, Babylon, or Bohemia. Or let it go at a Frozen Jr. live production at The Showplace in Bellmore. Be sure to stick around after for photo ops and a meet and greet.
Kids can also connect with nature by crafting a bird feeder for free at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge.
Read on for more great events across LI this weekend.
Super Pet Expo and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend
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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.
It's the first weekend of 2025! Wind down from the holiday season and spend time with furry friends at Super Pet Expo, complete with dog performances, photo opportunities, and a reptile showcase. Disney on Ice also glides into town this weekend with a Frozen and Encanto theme.
Three Kings Day and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids
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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.
The New Year waltzes in on a cloud of...mulch. If you've got a tree that needs a new year's makeover, drag it to one of NYC's multitude of Mulchfest locales and help the city recycle all that fir. Consider this your final call to catch Elf on Broadway or Annie at Madison Square Garden. The Three Kings march into town on Monday, January 6, with a fab parade (complete with camels) in East Harlem, or you can choose to celebrate with Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar in advance at the Children's Museum of Manhattan and in Battery Park City.
