Free things to do in January are perfect for Connecticut families after a busy (and probably expensive!) holiday season. There's plenty of time left to see the Holiday Lights Spectacular at Olde Mystic Village and the Festival of Silver Lights at Hubbard Park in Meriden. But if you are ready to move on to New Year's fun, try a First Day Hike at Fort Griswold. Winnie the Pooh fans will the Hunny Pot Glitter Slime Workshop. And January 2024 brings plenty of chances for Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam.  

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Connecticut this January—we're adding more events to the Connecticut Events Calendar every day.

Free things to do in Boston this January will give your wallet a rest after a long December. Suit up in hats, scarves, and long underwear for First Day Hikes Cape Cod or a Free Entrance Day in the Naional Parks with the family. Plus, you can check out a Family Dance Party or pop over to the Boston Library in Charlestown for the free Evan Haller: Music Performance for Kids.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Boston this January—We’re adding more events to our Boston Events Calendar every day.

From New Year's Day to MLK weekend, January can be a great time for indoor and outdoor activities. Don't miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in New York City this month.

Our January forecast of fun lights up the winter gloom. Start the new year by watching Coney Island Polar Bear Club members plunge into the freezing Atlantic, catch up with the Three Kings as they hand out gifts on the Lower East Side, and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at BAM's always-moving tribute. The Thunderbird Dance Concert returns to the Theater for the New City, and you can close down the first month of 2024 with FIAF's brilliant annual Animation First Film Fest.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

From New Year's Day to MLK weekend, January can be a great time for indoor and outdoor activities. Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in New Jersey this month.

A brand new year brings a brand new roster of warm and cozy post-holiday fun. Escape the cold and treat the family to live entertainment with performances of Disney on Ice: Find Your Hero and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: King for a Day. Or, layer up and brave the outdoors for maple sugaring demonstrations or the Mount Holly Fire and Ice Festival.

Looking for FREE things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this January? Read on for dozens of great options.

As spectacular as the holidays are in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, all of the celebrations can take a toll on the family budget. So we've rounded up tons of free activities in January, ranging from live animal programs at the Pound Ridge Library to toddler-friendly nature treks at the Sheldrake Environmental Center, and even a free magic show at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. January is also the start of the maple-sugaring season in the area, and you can kick it off with a Muscoot Farm backyard sugaring workshop.

Coming off the holiday season, Atlanta parents truly appreciate free things to do in January. After all, creating holiday magic isn't cheap and our bank accounts could use a month to catch up. Luckily, we've found free events and activities in Atlanta throughout the month of January—from MLK Day celebrations to Braves Fest at the end of the month and free storytimes in between. 

Besides our list of fun, free events in January 2024, we also have an entire guide dedicated to saving money and having fun: Free Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids. This Atlanta catalog has the best scoop on Free Museum Days in Atlanta, Free Things to Do on Cold and Rainy Days, and much more! Happy savings for the New Year!

From New Year's Day to MLK weekend and beyond, January is packed with free activities for Orlando kids. Don’t miss our favorite FREE things to do in Orlando with kids this month!

Our wallets are in need of a breather for January after the great spending sprees of December. Here are fun, FREE events in Orlando this January to enjoy memorable experiences without straining your budget. These awesome, free activities in January 2024 include Three Kings Day in Osceola, Cops 'N Cars for Kids in Oviedo, Get Hook'd on Lake Monroe in Sanford, and more. MLK parades and events are taking place in Downtown Orlando, Kissimmee, Eatonville, Winter Park, Ocoee, and Winter Garden. And that's just the beginning!

These are just some of our favorite free things in January for Orlando kids—we're adding more events to our Orlando Events Calendar every day.

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Kids can party all New Year's weekend at these family-friendly celebrations, including a New Year's bubble party, New Year's Eve at the Westchester Children's Museum, and an early New Year's Eve party for families at Dave & Busters. And whether you are ready to get your snow shoes out for a winter hike or just want to enjoy some hot chocolate with amazing Hudson Valley views, we've got your first day hikes covered.