33 Best Things To Do in the Financial District with Kids

The SeaGlass Carousel is a dreamy destination in the Financial District no matter the season. Photo by Anna Afanaseva

The Financial District is a booming family neighborhood in Lower Manhattan. Towering office building to high-end condo conversions were followed in short order by family-friendly businesses. There are excellent schools, unique playgrounds, indoor play spaces, and off-the-beaten-path museums.

It’s hard to tell now with all the modern skyscrapers, but the Financial District—aka FiDi—is the oldest settled part of NYC and a great place to learn about the city's storied history. Plus, almost every subway line stops in the Financial District, making it a super-convenient neighborhood to explore. Read on for our top 30 picks for things to do, see, and eat with kids in the Financial District and find more fun neighborhoods to explore in our Manhattan Kids Guide, which includes looks at the nearby enclaves of the South Street Seaport and Battery Park City.

Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago Features 14 Fun-Filled Themed Play Areas for Kids

Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago invites kids to step into the whimsical world of the beloved animated series.

With 14 fun and colorful themed play areas designed for preschoolers and suitable for kids up to 8 years old, Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago invites kids to step into the whimsical world of the beloved animated series.

As the mom of a couple of Peppa fanatics, I recently brought two of my girls over to Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago–and my kids certainly couldn’t get enough of it! Located in Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Illinois, the indoor playground welcomes children into an oinktastic world of imaginative play while providing a safe place to jump, climb, slide, and explore.

Scenes and sets from Peppa Pig come to life with super engaging, interactive elements and safe, age-appropriate play equipment. And, Peppa Pig meet and greets are included with the cost of admission! Here’s everything you need to know about this must-visit Chicagoland indoor playground.

TreasureFest, Pride Parade, Kids Rock!, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend

Make rainbow wings at the Pride Celebration at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. ​

This weekend has a ton of FREE activities that celebrate love! The popular Pride Parade and Celebration in San Francisco is happening this weekend! For a slightly smaller celebration for little ones who don't like crowds, the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito is hosting its annual Pride Celebration where kids can make rainbow wings and self-portraits.

One of our other colorful picks this weekend is the San Francisco Botanical Garden's Illustoria Day, a day celebrating children's art and literature. 

Read on for more of our top picks for the weekend, which include some early 4th of July festivities, birding for families, and so much more!  

Fireworks, Summer Movies, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

Bok Tower Gardens offers FREE admission on the last Thursday and Friday of each summer month. Photo courtesy of Bok Tower

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

Start your 4th of July celebrations a little early with fireworks in KissimmeeLongwood, and Lake Nona this weekend. Enjoy summer films at The Garden Theatre and Enzian, or outdoor dive-in movie nights at Island H2O Water Park and Westmonte Recreation Center. Check out all the details below, as well as more awesome family-friendly ideas!

VidCon, X-Games, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

VidCon is coming to town! Photo courtesy of VidCon Anaheim

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

Parents of tweens and teens can score major points when deciding which things to do in Los Angeles this weekend! Take them to see their favorite YouTubers and Twitch streamers at VidCon Anaheim; wow them with the extreme sports at X Games California 2024, and thrill them with the activities at the BET Experience Free Fan Fest, including a celebrity basketball game and a casting call.

Get summer started at Pier 360 Summer Kick-Off at the Santa Monica Pier and start your 4th of July party early with fireworks and festivities in several So Cal cities, including San Pedro, Cypress, and Monterey Park

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