Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
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In any kind of weather, New England indoor water parks mean family fun!
Dive Into Atlanta Indoor Pools and Water Parks
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Enjoy awesome Atlanta indoor pools with recent freezing temps! Keep your kids entertained (and your sanity intact) by swimming in the wintertime. Atlanta offers family-friendly options to enjoy heated indoor pools guaranteed to chase the wintertime blues away. Or do something different in the summer and hit up an indoor water park for a change!
Whether kids want to go down a water slide or swim laps for swim team season, call individual facilities before heading out as pricing may change (and in some cases, reservations are required). Also, confirm operating hours as some facilities close during swim meets and holidays. Let's dive in Atlanta indoor pools and water parks!
Best Coffee Shops in Orlando to Bring Your Kids When You Need Caffeine
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Fun coffee shops in Orlando provide a much needed jolt of caffeine for parents and a charming spot for kids to unwind. We've gathered our favorite Orlando coffee shops -- offering sweet treats, kid-friendly drinks, quirky ambiences, on-site games, or even cute cats and dogs(!) -- all perfect for families. We've even rounded up awesome coffee shops and cafes at theme parks to get parents through the exhausting walking and waiting in lines with a jolt of joe. Take a look at the top coffee shops in Orlando and Central Florida now!
Best Lunar New Year Events in Los Angeles for Kids
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Lunar New Year in Los Angeles is a vibrant celebration that reflects the city's rich cultural diversity. From Chinatown to Little Tokyo and beyond, the streets come alive with colorful decorations, lively parades, and traditional performances.
Celebrate in the serene setting of the Huntington Library's Chinese Garden, the exuberant procession of Chinatown's Golden Dragon Parade, or Lunar New Year at Disneyland with Mulan and Turning Red's Mei. Los Angeles bursts with lion dances, brightly glowing lanterns, and plenty of red envelopes.
Keep reading below for more Lunar New Year events for kids in Los Angeles, and check our Los Angeles Events Calendar as more events are added every day.
24 Best Lunar New Year Celebrations and Parades in NYC for Families
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Lunar New Year is one of our favorite winter celebrations in New York City. Although the holiday is often referred to as Chinese New Year, many Asian nations celebrate Lunar New Year, and city kids can mark this cultural holiday with family-friendly celebrations citywide, from Chinatown's firecracker ceremony to a Lunar New Year celebration at the Queens Botanical Garden, the FREE celebration at Downtown Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal Mall, and the New York City Lunar New Year Parade and Festival on Sunday, February 25.
25 Best Things To Do in Warwick, NY, with Kids
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Warwick, New York, is the southernmost town in Orange County. Bordering New Jersey, it's geographically, one of New York state’s largest towns—is a perfect family-friendly destination for a daycation. It boasts a cute, walkable village, plenty of shops and restaurants, and it is a great destination to visit with kids.
Warwick also has an agriculturally rich environment, with numerous orchards and wineries within its borders—perfect for pick-your-own outings with kids. It's also an official Appalachian Trail Community, making it a great place for hiking and other outdoor fun.
Read on for our in-depth look at Warwick, and all our picks for the best things to do with kids during a visit to this picturesque Hudson Valley town. Find more local fun in our Guide to the Hudson Valley.
Best Places for Kids' Haircuts in DC, From Baby Haircuts to Cool Teen Spots
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Whether your toddler is ready for their first haircut or your teen is begging you for the trendiest new style, kids' haircuts can be a real challenge. Even a tiny trim can be a herculean feat if you've got a little one who squirms and wiggles, and one wrong snip can spell disaster for a teen with very specific tastes.
Luckily, there are several salons and stylists in the DC area that specialize in kids' haircuts. Some of these awesome spots offer kid-friendly perks like cool chairs, TVs and video games, treats, and special first-haircut packages. Others have stylists trained in the latest Insta-worthy cuts and styles for teens.
Here are 12 of the best places for kids' haircuts in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. You'll find even more ways to pamper your kids in our list of kid-friendly spas and and kid spa parties near DC.
Indoor Water Parks and Pools for Philly Area Families
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While it might be nice to board a plane to a sunny island, it’s not always possible or cost-effective. Luckily, you can enjoy some summertime fun year-round at the many indoor water parks near Philly. Go dig out your bathing suit from behind your coats and mittens, and get ready to take the plunge at one of these exciting parks and family-friendly resorts.
If you're looking for more indoor fun, check out our Indoor Activities Guide or start planning some faraway quality time using our Family Travel Guide.
