Guide to Indoor Play Spaces for Long Island Kids
Submitted by Linda DiProperzio on
Submitted by Linda DiProperzio on
Submitted by Rose Gordon Sala on

Give everyone a little comedic relief with these Christmas jokes for kids. Shopping deadlines, cookie baking, and lights untangling can make the final weeks of anyone's holiday season stressful. Lighten the mood by telling a few holiday jokes for kids while frosting gingerbread men or just enjoying a family meal.
We rounded up our favorite reindeer jokes, snowmen jokes, Hanukkah jokes, holiday riddles, and plenty of Santa and Christmas jokes for kids. All of these two dozen jokes are rated G and most are simple enough for kids to memorize and retell to their friends.
Once you're done giggling at these Christmas jokes, check out these cool (under $10) stocking stuffers, the best Christmas cookie recipes, the funniest Elf on the Shelf antics, and more Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids.
Submitted by Diana Kim on

New York City has a brand-new ice skating rink, located right under the majestic Brooklyn Bridge in the amenity-filled Brooklyn Bridge Park. Glide is now open for ice skating in NYC and locals and tourists can enjoy ice time alongside stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.
Read on for everything you need to know about Glide, New York's newest ice skating rink, and find more great ice skating rinks in NYC for families here.
Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on

Christmas lights in Miami and South Florida neighborhoods twinkle this holiday season. Enthusiastic homeowners spread holiday cheer with gorgeous Christmas lights and displays. Neighborhood holiday lights in Miami include houses that welcome passers-by to walk through front yards; those that broadcast a holiday soundtrack from their own shortwave radio stations, synced to choreographed lights; and other houses that collaborate as a neighborhood unit for one massive take on holiday fun.
Take a look at the brightest holiday and Christmas light displays in Miami and South Florida neighborhoods worth visiting!
Submitted by Nicole Findlay on

Holiday lights in San Francisco make the already beautiful City by the Bay shine extra bright in December. From the North Bay to the South Bay and everything in between, festive holiday light displays around the Bay Area sparkle beautifully and are worth checking out. From 80-foot Christmas trees to whimsically lit gardens and over-the-top Christmas décor, the Bay Area is bursting with holiday spirit.
Whether families don matching pajamas and sip on hot chocolate from the comfort of their warm cars or explore Bay Area neighborhoods on foot, parents and little ones alike are sure to marvel at the bright lights, colorful characters, and, in some cases—synchronized holiday light shows. Christmas and holiday lights in San Francisco are plentiful. From neighborhoods to hotels, families are spoiled with holiday lights in San Francisco.
For more holiday activities in the Bay Area, check out our Christmas Activities Holiday Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids. It includes the top places to see Santa in San Francisco, a list of Polar Express train rides and Christmas trains in the Bay Area, and much more!
Submitted by Jennifer Marino... on

We don't talk about Bruno, but we will talk about Disney Encanto x CAMP, the magical immersive experience at the new CAMP store at Tysons Corner Center in Virginia. This paid experience invites visitors behind the Magic Door of the toy store and into the Madrigal family's Casita, where they'll enjoy live music, hands-on activities, and magic behind every door.
My 9-year-old daughter and I attended a preview of this dazzling experience. Read on to learn all about it, then find more indoor places to play in our Guide to Indoor Playgrounds, Play Spaces, and More Indoor Fun for Kids in DC.
Submitted by Melanie Preis on

Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta is the perfect way to spend a holiday night! Wander through Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and witness a world of illuminated beauty and magic as the grounds light up with the gorgeous colors and creative designs of more than 1,000 Chinese lanterns. I visited the Winter Lantern Festival Atlanta with my family and had such a fun time walking through each dazzling section, laughing and just plain gawking at these cool creations — take a look at this Atlanta holiday event.
Submitted by Ashley Jones on

Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens in Galveston is a favorite annual holiday event, and we had the opportunity to go check it out this year. It was an amazing experience that had so many fun and festive activities, including a festival of lights, ice skating, and a train ride.
We think Holiday in the Gardens is a great place to visit and celebrate the holidays with your family. But first, read on to learn what to expect from your visit.
Don't forget to check out our list of the Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities for Kids in Houston and all the other holiday content in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Houston Families.