Just 60 miles northwest of Downtown LA, the salty air of Oxnard calls to Southern California families looking for an action-packed day trip or an epic (and easy) kid-friendly vacation. The picturesque beach town is packed with delicious restaurants, impressive museums, music venues, fun-filled parks, water sports, and miles of stunning sun, sand, and waves that are sure to keep your whole crew happy.

Read on for more than 30 family-friendly activities and attractions worth putting on your Oxnard itinerary. From catching a catamaran to an untouched island and taste-testing your way through a top-notch food hall, to spotting sea lions and parasailing above the Pacific, here are our tried-and-true picks.

Lansdowne Resort–just 30 miles outside DC–features a luxurious spa, top-notch golfing, tennis, pickleball, pools, and more, making it the perfect destination for a moms’ getaway, a girls’ weekend, a Mother’s Day retreat, or even a relaxing family vacation.

If you’re dreaming about a break from homework help and the school drop-off line, call off the Google search and consider a stay at Lansdowne Resort. The 500-acre, AAA Four-Diamond, award-winning paradise along the Potomac provided a much-needed and glorious retreat for me and one of my closest friends, so I’ve pulled together everything you need to know to plan your own girls' getaway or family vacation at Lansdowne.

Each year, amusement park goers line up by the thousands to get their fix of adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, dizzying spinners, and fast water slides. It's always fun to ride old faves, but if your family is craving something brand new, you're in luck. From Six Flags Great Adventure rolling out a huge new coaster and a unique glamping resort to fun little kid attractions at Sesame Place, and sky gondolas at Legoland, we've found more than a dozen brand-new attractions to explore at nearby amusement parks during summer 2024.

Get a first look below and find more local theme park news in our Kid-Friendly Guide to Theme Parks and Water Parks.

Wondering how to dye Easter eggs this year? Sure you can get those magic dye tablets at the grocery store, but if you want to raise your Easter egg game to the next level, we can show you how to tie-dye, rice shake, whisk, and even shaving cream those Easter eggs.

If you're not a DIY person, we've also listed our favorite Easter egg dye kits that produce cool and creative results with very little effort.

"Dyeing" to put those colorful eggs to use in a neighborhood egg hunt? Find one near you on your local roundup of all the best Easter activities in your city. Plus, we've got tons more ideas for Easter fun and Easter crafts for kids in our Easter Activity Guide for Families.

When searching for a good pediatric dentist or orthodontist in NYC, there are a number of factors to consider–from location to credentials to anxiety-reducing practices. We spoke to Dr. You-na Kim and Dr. Junginn Choi from Manhattan’s Upper East Smiles for guidance on choosing the best pediatric dental practice for your kids in 2024.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that infants see a dentist for their first checkup within six months of getting their first tooth or by age one. “A dental home should be established by the first birthday to help children and their families institute a lifetime of good oral health,” pediatric dentist Dr. You-na Kim explained to us.

But, where do parents begin to look for this “dental home” in a city full of dentistry practices? And how do you find the best fit for your family? After showing us around Upper East Smiles’ brand new pediatric office on East 78th Street and 2nd Avenue–just around the corner from its first Upper East Side location–we sat down with Dr. Kim and orthodontist Dr. Choi for some much-needed expert advice on what to look for in a pediatric or orthodontic dental practice in 2024.

On Easter Sunday, many New York City families enjoy a neighborhood Easter egg hunt or watch the wildly popular Easter Bonnet Parade and Festival. But there are plenty of other things to do in NYC on Easter Sunday.

Read on for 19 ways to spend Easter Sunday—which falls on Sunday, March 31, 2024—with kids in NYC. Find even more inspiration in our Family Activity Calendar or Guide to Easter Activities in New York City.

Spring break 2024 is coming to the Washington, DC metro area! If your family is not traveling, that means you'll have a week or more to take part in all of the fun activities and events the DMV has to offer this April.

When is spring break 2024? For DC public schools, it's the week of Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19.

For most Northern Virginia public school districts—as well as Montgomery County, Charles County, and Prince George's County public schools in Maryland—spring break 2024 is Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 (with many districts also giving students the following Monday, April 1 off, and Fairfax County also making Tuesday, April 2 a student holiday).

Check out our list of local school-year calendars to find out when your school district's spring break falls. Then read on for 21 fun things to do with kids in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Our Spring Fun Guide for DC Kids and Families will give you even more ideas.

If you'd rather get out of town for a last-minute family vacation, get inspired by our list of cheap spring break travel ideas for families.