Multicultural Festivals, Railroad Day, and More Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend With Kids

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The Lost Kingdoms Exhibit opens this weekend. Photo courtesy of the event.

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

This is a great weekend to celebrate your heritage or the heritage of your neighborhood in Chicago. Celebrate different cultures with a Swedish festival in Andersonville, a Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park, or a multicultural festival in Warrenville.

Or celebrate history with Old Canal Days in Lockport, Laura Ingalls Wilder Day in Aurora, or Railroad Day at Franklin Park Fest. Sporty families can take a bike ride together after watching the pros at the Elmhurst Cycling Classic.

We've got a calendar of the best fun things to do in June, and the best free things all summer! We also want to wish a happy Pride Month to all who celebrate with our list of family-friendly pride events this month in Chicago.

Have a great weekend in Chicago!

Virginia-Highland Summerfest, CoComelon Party Time, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

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Dress up in your favorite superhero gear and run/walk the 5K or one-mile fun run, Strong4Life Superhero Sprint, at Piedmont Park. Photo courtesy of the event

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

We are jumping into June with tons of FREE summer festivals, like the always fun Virginia-Highland Summerfest! It's got music, art, food, and the best part for families —Kidsfest! This Friday night hosts family-friendly, "First Friday" events, including those in Canton, Tucker, and Kennesaw. CoComelon fans will not want to miss CoComelon Party Time for the opportunity to dance, sing, and play together this weekend. Keep reading for details about these activities and more fun Atlanta events below!

Sesame Street Live!, Party at the Zoo, and More Fun Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend

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Fairfax Festival and Ecofest has music, a parade, and a movie night! Photo by Sierra Salin, courtesy of the Fairfax Festival.

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. ​

June is here and with it comes summer sunshine, festivals, music in the park, and all the (free) summer celebrations. Our picks for free festivals this weekend are the Novato Art, Wine and Music Festival, a 2-day free festival with food, local art, and more for the whole family, and the Fairfax Festival and Ecofest with three stages, movie night, and a newly expanded children's area.

Plus, Pride Month continues with a parade, face painting, and crafts at the San Mateo Pride Celebration and the San Francisco Zoo celebrates its 95th birthday with live entertainment, crafts for the kids, and conservation activities.

Read on for more of our top picks for the weekend, which include a rodeo, baseball, and so much more!  

30 Summer Day Trips from New Jersey for Families

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Take a hike or visit the nature center at Rancocas Nature Center this summer. Photo by Lisa Warden

Whether you have major travel plans this summer or just need a summer day trip from New Jersey to mix up your routine, road trips rock. These 30 summer day trips from New Jersey minimize the drive time and maximize the fun for families.

Gather fresh fruit at a pick-your-own farm, go swimming at a lake, hit the Jersey Shore's beaches and boardwalks, visit an amusement park, or maybe try something new off the beaten path. So pack your day bag and get ready to hit the road to one of our favorite summer day trips from New Jersey.

Need more inspiration? Check out our Summer Fun Guide for NJ Kids for even more ideas for family fun.

25 Best Things To Do on Father's Day in NYC

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Hop a ferry to Governors Island to enjoy all the attractions, including public art, food, performances, more fun. Photo by Diana Kim

If you're looking for things to do on Father's Day in NYC, you've come to the right place. This year, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 16, and it's time to start scheming how to celebrate the dads, grandpas, and father figures in our lives. We've found 25 kid-and-dad-approved things to do in NYC that are sure your make Father's Day extra special.

If you're thinking about taking the Father's Day party outside the city, peruse our Guide to Day Trips or our Theme Parks Guide for more fun ideas.

Best Family Fun Summer Vacations for 2024

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These family-friendly Marriott hotels and resorts are packed with on-site water parks, kids camps, oceanfront rooms, and more top-notch amenities.

Where should we go on vacation this summer? Whether you’re beach lovers, theme park goers, or outdoor adventurers, we’ve got the hottest summer spots for a family vacation, plus the best places to stay for an array of budgets—family-friendly hotels and resorts packed with on-site water parks, kids camps, oceanfront rooms, and more top-notch amenities.

We’ve partnered with Marriott Bonvoy, the free loyalty program that helps you earn rewards and get the best rates and benefits when you stay at any of their hotels, resorts, and villas across the globe. Choose from 10,000 properties from more than 30 hotel brands, designed to fit every traveler’s budget. Become a Marriott Bonvoy Member for free.

How To Make the Best Paper Airplanes - With Free Printables

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Learning how to make the perfect paper airplane is a childhood rite of passage.

Wondering how to make the best paper airplane? Read on!

Paper airplanes combine lots of kids' favorite things: crafting, vehicles, science experiments, and throwing things. You also don't have to buy endless supplies or clean up paint, glue, or glitter to make them.

If your kiddo is new to making paper airplanes, it's best to start with a simple version. Then, they can experiment with more complicated paper airplane designs to see which flies the farthest or fastest or which can do the best tricks.

Read on for paper airplane instructions for everyone from beginners to advanced plane-makers. Your kids will be on their way to making the best paper airplane in no time! Once they've tackled that, visit our Crafts and Games Guide, which includes our list of 100 awesome art projects.

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