The best ear piercing places in Chicago for kids need to be gentle and hygienic, of course, but many kids and parents have other criteria on their list as well. Do they want to have both ears pierced at once so they don't chicken out between piercings? Would you prefer the more professional setting of a doctor's office, the fun feel of a jewelry store, or the edgy vibe of a tattoo parlor? How important is the selection of jewelry available?

We recommend picking a place certified by the Association of Professional Piercers. And make sure the child has received a DTAP vaccination, which is required before a piercing by Illinois state law. Some of the piercers on our list will only pierce children over the age of 6 or 8. Others will pierce infants or children over the 5, but not preschoolers. Make sure you check before making your appointment.

Traveling during spring break can be expensive, but there are plenty of options for cheap spring break trips if you know where to look. Many cities and destinations cost a bit less but don’t scrimp on the family attractions, including top museums, eateries, beaches, and amusement parks.

In-the-know families also deploy a few tricks to plan fun spring break family vacations without blowing their mortgage payment, from scoring secret deals to compromising a bit on the location.

Read on for some of our favorite hacks for cheap spring break trips, including great budget-friendly destinations throughout the US. If a longer trip is not in the cards, check out your local guide to family day trips and weekend getaways. And, read our post on how to plan cheap, amazing, and affordable family vacations for even more money-saving ideas.

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The pandas are coming...the pandas are coming to Atlanta! Panda Fest is exactly what you think it is — a panda-themed festival celebrating the traditions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures. Occuring across three days, April 4-6, this New York-based event makes its Atlanta debut with activities, food stalls, live performances, a market fair, and more. Check out the details below and get ready for an awesome spring festival!

As a city known for its world-class museums, it’s no surprise that Washington, DC is a go-to destination for families looking for fun, educational, and interactive science exhibits for kids. From children’s museums and science centers to Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, DC’s best science museums invite kids to explore the wonders of space, examine dinosaur fossils, and try out hands-on experiments.

Read on to discover some of the best science museums for kids in DC. Then find more of the fun museums for children DC has to offer, from DC museums for toddlers to the children's museums DC is known for, in our Washington, DC Museum Guide.

Looking for more educational activities for kids to try at home? Our Guide to Science Experiments for Kids has you covered!