Governors Island, located in New York Harbor, is a slice of green space heaven with more than 172 acres of car-free parkland to explore. From playgrounds, art exhibits, museums, and sports to food trucks and concerts, there's something for everyone to do and see. Now that Governors Island is open year-round, New Yorkers and tourists can enjoy all that Governors Island has to offer through all four seasons.

Read on for the scoop on the very best things to do on Governors Island with kids, plus important visitor tips—such as ferry schedules and where to score FREE biking and kayaking.

Get ready for cotton candy, popcorn, baby pigs, bumper cars, music, and all the hoopla of the LA County Fair beginning on May 5. The Fair's brand new dates line up with its 100th anniversary, Mother's Day, and the gorgeous late spring weather in Los Angeles. It's open throughout May, including Memorial Day weekend, so you can have your funnel cake and eat it, too, all in the comfort of cooler weather.

For more May events and fun, be sure to check out our picks for the Best Things To Do in Los Angeles in May and our roundup of the coolest Free Events and Activities in May.

Look around a theater, the next time you're there and watch their faces as all kids—even the very youngest—become entranced by live theater. You can see it happen, as they are transported by the stories, the characters, the scenes. And it’s not just fun and games; from live theater, kids learn empathy, problem-solving skills, and how to work well with others.

Want to bring your kids to see some wonderful live theater? We’ve not only rounded up the best Children’s Theaters in the country, but we also made it easy for parents to find the best live children's theaters and shows for kids taking place near you, wherever you live. You can even buy tickets to these shows right from our website, and take your kids to a show this weekend.

There’s no snow required for these thrilling mountain coaster rides. Come summer, several of our favorite local ski resorts switch gears from skiing and snow tubing to alpine slides and mountain coasters. These mountain coasters are as exciting as one you’d find at any theme park and come with better views as you wind through gorgeous mountain scenery at speeds up to 25 miles per hour with vertical drops of 500 feet or more. A mountain coaster is often a two-seater, so parents and children can ride together, enjoying the view from top to bottom.

If you want to see these popular ski resorts from every angle and have a blast doing it—even when it’s hot outside—read on for our picks for a thrilling mountain coaster ride in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Once you've conquered the coasters, take note: Many of these local resorts offer more off-season fun from adventure courses, zip lines, and ropes courses to thrilling water parks, making them great weekend-long destinations for active, family-friendly fun.

Whether you grew up watching it, or you're just watching it with your kids now, Sesame Street is truly something special to share with little ones. Sesame Place, the theme park in beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is no different!

The amusement park and water park offers rides, slides, parades, shows, plenty of meet-and-greets with your favorite Sesame characters, including Elmo, Big Bird, and Abby Cadabby—and yes, a dose of nostalgia for us parents. Read on for our review and top tips for attending with toddlers and even bigger kids in tow. 

As you plan your summer getaways, don't forget to check out our guide to the best amusement and water parks across the country.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and moms everywhere are celebrating with a fabulous Mother's Day brunch. We already shared out top picks for Mother's Day brunch in northern New Jersey, but we know there are plenty of deserving moms elsewhere in the Garden State. Here, then, are 10 destinations for Mother's Day brunch on the Jersey Shore. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back vibe or you prefer something more upscale, the family-friendly Jersey Shore has plenty of delicious, family-friendly restaurants to choose from.

Check out one of these local favorites for a wonderful Mother's Day brunch on the Jersey Shore; no cooking or clean-up required. Then, relax, dip your toes in the sand, enjoy yourself, and have a very happy Mother’s Day!

Youth baseball is an iconic part of childhood for millions of American families, whether it’s Babe Ruth Leagues, PONY baseball, or Little League baseball. And there are plenty of good reasons for parents to get their kids into baseball or softball. For many of us, baseball gets children outside just as spring lands on our doorsteps. Kids learn to succeed as individuals and as part of a team. They get activity away from screens. And baseball and softball remain two of the safest sports in terms of injury according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Read on for tips, resources, and simple Little League baseball drills you can do at home with your little slugger. For more at-home exercises for kids, check out our push-up challenges for kids and our ultimate list of exercise games and indoor activities.

Great outdoor dining is a lovely way to savor these first sun-filled days of spring, and it makes the dog days of summer in the city tolerable, at least in my book. An hour sitting on a shady patio, sipping a cold drink, steels me for the rest of the week. Even as the pandemic eases, outdoor dining is still the safest way to go when you want to eat out.

Of course, eating out with kids is never as simple as that, so we’ve selected not just sublime outdoor dining spots but ones with enough room to roam. Hopefully, these family-friendly Manhattan restaurants with patios, backyards, and more outdoor dining setups, ranging from the Battery up to Inwood, make you forget you live in a yard-less New York City apartment.

Find more kid-friendly restaurant suggestions in our Guide to Kid-Friendly Restaurants in NYC.