My family loves exploring free activities on Long Island. We've discovered a wealth of hidden gems and saved so much money, all while having amazing adventures. With that in mind, we've compiled a massive list of 100 free, family-friendly, interactive activities on Long Island, perfect for kids of all ages. 

From playgrounds and parks to museums and festivals, get ready to make incredible memories, explore new locations, and stay on budget! Read on to plan your next completely free family outing. 

For even more no-cost fun, check out our Guide to Free Things To Do with Long Island Kids and Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Long Island. 

Enjoying FREE things to do in Atlanta just makes the fun all the much better! We've rounded up some of our favorite, free Atlanta attractions, events, and outdoor spaces that not only entertain kids, but are easy on the wallet. Some of the following Atlanta spots are free all of the time; some may offer special days or rates throughout the year. Save money and explore the beauty of Atlanta and nearby Georgia with our helpful guide!

It feels like life in New Jersey is so expensive, especially when you are raising kids. Free indoor play activities in New Jersey can be a godsend for stretching your budget and helping to banish boredom at least for a little while. We've tested out lots of free spaces at malls, stores, libraries, and museums and created this list of our favorites.

So grab a coffee, a friend, and schedule your next play date at one of these free indoor gems. My family has enjoyed lots of these great activities, and it's been a wonderful bonus that they aren't budget-busters. 

For even more indoor play areas in New Jersey, don't miss our guide to great indoor play spaces with fees for winter drop-in hours. 

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. 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 tried-and-tested 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 NYC Kids' Guide to Free Fun, which is loaded with more ideas, outings, and parent-tested tips to save a buck.

We can't think of a better price point than FREE! Costs add up when you're doing fun things with the family-- especially if you have multiple kids. So we've rounded up all of the best free things to do with kids in the Philadelphia area. From spray parks and pools, to playgrounds, museums, and more, we've got you and your budget covered.

For even more fun free things, don't miss our Free Activity Guide and keep an eye on our Event Calendar where we're always adding new events.

We're lucky to have an array of free things to do in Orlando with kids that won't dent your wallet. Though the city is most known for its pricey attractions and theme parks, we've compiled a comprehensive list of 100 free things to do with kids in Central Florida.

Included in this list of free things in Orlando are playgrounds, museums, outdoor adventures, theme park bargains, and more. Whatever your interest, know that we at Mommy Poppins will keep you up to date on the best family happenings in Central Florida.

Have a great time with the kids while not denting your wallet. Our list of free things to do in Miami for 2026 features days of family-friendly frivolity.

I live in LA, so for tropical vacations, we tend to head to nearby Hawaii. But we took the long flight to the Caribbean this fall, and I have to say, I’m sorry we waited so long. For a fantastic mix of awesome adventures, gorgeous beaches, relaxing cabanas, stunning nature, great food, loads of animals, and a plethora of activities for kids and the whole family, you can’t beat the island of St. Lucia. Yes, the island famous for honeymooners and romance is actually a wonderful family vacation.

We stayed at the all-inclusive Coconut Bay Beach Resort and had maybe the most perfectly balanced tropical family vacation I’ve ever experienced. Think chocolate tasting/making, drive-in volcano, snorkeling with endangered turtles, and the best Kids Club I’ve seen.

Below, I’m sharing the real insider stuff. Not just the list of top things to do, but the details: what you need to pack (and what to not pack!), which days you should plan on adventures and which you should lie by the pool, and even what to eat.

Check out our complete Guide to Caribbean Family Vacations. Now, here are my tips on making a trip to St. Lucia with kids a rousing success: