The Winter Garden Santa Bike Ride is a casual paced ride that includes caroling and strolling the beautiful Oakland Park, with Santa leading the ride.
Festival of Lights, Santa Bike Ride, and More Great Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids
The holidays have arrived at Disney Springs! Stroll through the Tree Trail and enjoy nightly snow flurries...all for free! Photo courtesy of Disney
70 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Orlando for Kids
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Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for Orlando Kids
Orlando isn't known for getting snow, but visitors to Cross Christmas can experience
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Orlando
Enjoy Central Florida Ballet's classic Nutcracker production for a fun family event. Photo courtesy of the ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet and Other Holiday Shows for Kids in Orlando
Kids love meeting Santa at The Santa Workshop Experience, full of holiday magic. Photo by the author
Best Spots to Take Pictures with Santa in Orlando
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens transforms into the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at night! Photo courtesy of the zoo
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Orlando
Visit Gatorland's play area during a visit to this beloved Florida roadside attraction. Photo Charlotte B
Quirky, Cool Roadside Attractions Near Orlando for Kids
Catch air at some of the best Orlando skate parks for kids and teens.
Best Skate Parks in Orlando for Kids
The shark from Jaws makes a terrifying appearance at the new Universal Mega Movie Parade! Photo courtesy Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Mega Movie Parade Creates Silver Screen Magic at Universal Orlando Resort
Visitors can actually ride the exhibits at the Florida Railroad Museum, which hosts a variety of experiences throughout the year. Photo courtesy of the museum
11 Scenic Train Rides Through Florida for Families
Sleepover with the dinosaurs at the Orlando Science Center. Photo by Charlotte B
Spend the Night at the Museum: 9 Museums and Zoos that Host Sleepovers in Orlando
Tour the Florida Everglades aboard the coolest mode of transportation--airboat! Kids will LOVE getting close to nature on a Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures tour. Photo courtesy Visit Orlando
18 Cool Ways to Tour Orlando with Kids
Things will get spooky upon the development of a land dedicated to the dastardly deeds of Disney villains at Walt Disney World.
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Race aboard Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge located within Super Mario Land at the upcoming Universal Epic Universe.
Epic Universe and More Exciting Attractions Coming to Universal Orlando
Gideon's Handmade Cookies, at East End Market, are MASSIVE, like this drool-worthy pistachio toffee chocolate chip cookie. Photo courtesy Gideon's & East End Market
Best Food Halls in Orlando for Kids and Families
Stay cool and dry this summer while battling dinosaurs at an Orlando arcade! Photo by author
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Toddlers and young kids can let loose with their prehistoric friends at Dinosaur World's cute playground. Photo by Charlotte Blanton
30 Fun Things to Do with Orlando Toddlers and Preschoolers in Summer
The Festival of the Lion King is an entertaining (and dry) place to wait out a rainy afternoon at Disney World. Photo by Ryan Wendler/Disney World
10 Ways to Survive Orlando Theme Parks When It Rains
Obstacle courses are part of the water play at Island H2O Water Park.
Best Outdoor Water Parks in Orlando for Family Fun
Teens and tweens love the wet and wild fun at Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon. Photo by author
Best Things to Do at Walt Disney World with Teens and Tweens
Enjoy the self-guided trail where you can
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Swim at the freshwater Juniper Springs in Silver Springs, Florida. US Forest Service photo by Susan Blake
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Lion Country Safari near West Palm Beach is home to more than 900 animals, including giraffes, lions, and zebras. Photo courtesy of the park
10 Drive-Thru Safaris and Wildlife Drives near Orlando
Swim and paddle with adorable manatees during your stay at the aptly-named Manatee Cove Apartment. Photo courtesy of VRBO
17 Best Family-Friendly Hotels and Camping near Florida's Natural Springs
Spend a relaxing day tubing the pristine waters of Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Photo by Jackie Jones
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Celebrate your child's birthday party at Gatorland. Photo courtesy of Gatorland
21 Top Orlando Birthday Party Venues for Kids to Celebrate
Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland makes the the perfect outdoor day trip.
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The beaches of St. Augustine are fun, free ways to spend a weekend trip from Orlando. Photo by Mancy Carter
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Splash and play all day long at the Peppa Pig Theme Park!
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The secluded St. Augustine Beach is a perfect respite from daily life. Photo Photo by Mancy Carter
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Create magical moments at Hollywood Studios, including those with Florida's only snowman, Olaf!
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Orlando toddlers and preschoolers will have a wonderful time at Peppa Pig Theme Park.
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SeaWorld Orlando theme park, zoo and aquarium offers exciting rides and roller coasters, up-close animal encounters. Photo by the author
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The Yardery is a fun Orlando restaurant for both kids and adults...and even dogs!
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Splash around in the water feature at Bok Tower's Hammock Hollow Children's Garden. Photo courtesy of Bok Tower Gardens
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Get close and personal with the friendly dolphins of Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Photo courtesy of aquarium
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See a replica of the moon landing with this Moonscape.
Florida's Kennedy Space Center: A Kid-Friendly Visitors Guide
Check out our list of the best Orlando parks to host birthday parties!
Top Orlando Parks for Kids' Birthday Parties
Spend a few hours exploring Orlando with Winter Park Scenic Boat Tours. Photo courtesy of the company
3 Days in Orlando with Kids (Minus the Theme Parks): Itinerary From a Local Mom
Adventures await you and your little piggies at Rebecca Rabbit's Playground at Peppa Pig Theme Park. Photo courtesy of Legoland
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Best of 2016: Philadelphia Area Parent Blogs We Love

12/28/16 - By Lindsay Li
We love that you love Mommy Poppins, with our constantly updating events calendar, Wee Work ideas, and mommy-approved outings and places to see. But let's face it, most people these days follow at least 10 blogs on the same topic. So we want to make sure you are getting the full inside scoop of parenting life in the Philadelphia Region by listing some great parenting blogs in the area!
 

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The Poppin Bottles Dadcast
​Featuring blog posts, a podcast, and videos, this site is run by a couple of local dads with a great sense of humor.

Philly Fun 4 Kids
This site, run by a Philly mom, highlights free or mostly free events happening in the area. Download the free app for info on the go!

Frugal Philly Mom
Run by a stay-at-home mom with a background in marketing, this site features giveaways, frugal tips, deals, and more. Perfect for parents on a tight budget- or those just looking to save a few bucks.

Mom Knows it All
Looking for advice on the latest technology, the newest family cars, review on new products, and more? This helpful Jersey-born mom claims to know it all and we won't argue with that! This blog has so much helpful advice and tips for parents anywhere.

Delaware County Moms
If you live in Delaware County, this blog is a must-follow. Keep up-to-date on all things Delaware County, and get advice, deals, and giveaways on other local events and happenings.

Busy Bee Kate
This site is very helpful if you have a child that suffers from life-threatening food allergies, or you know someone who does. Founder Kate Pietrak shares great recipes and tools for navigating toddlerhood with allergies. There are also features about DIY, thrifting, upcycling, and lots of other fun topics.

Run by Fishtown mom Sibyl Lindsay, Hipster Henry is great for getting insights and in-depth reviews on activities in the Philadelphia area, with a special focus on babies and toddlers. One really cool feature of the site is the Annual School Survey, with insight collected on areas schools in the Riverwards, with parent-filled surveys.
 
Beauty and fashion advice, product reviews, and giveaways. Whitney Wingerd has been in the blogging game for more than 10 years, so the site has really evolved with her lifestyle changes from new mom to mom of teens.
 
Written by a pediatrician, this blog has unique insights on parenting in Philadelphia from a doctor's perspective.
 
This is a great site for finding activities and resources for children and adults with special needs. Created to allow families of the Southeastern, PA area access to community activities and events, local classes, parenting resources, information for children and adults with special needs, and networking opportunities right at your fingertips! 
 
This site focuses on Philly-centric reviews and interviews with local parents.
 
Photo courtesy of NOGRAN s.r.o. via Flickr. This post was originally published in January of 2016 and has been updated with current information.