Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on
It seems like everything is more expensive these days, but having fun with your kids doesn't have to cost a lot! We've rounded up a great list of free things to do in Chicago with your little ones in April 2022. The forest preserves are a great place to start, especially in April. Kids can explore the forests for spring break, clean up the preserves for Earth Day or learn about trees for Arbor Day.
Submitted by Elsa Simcik on
Atlanta has tons of options for art camps, whether your kid likes drawing and painting or drama, music or dance. We've put together a list of the best summer camps from all areas of Metro Atlanta and options for all ages. (We didn't forget about the preschoolers and teens!)
Need more summer day camp ideas to fill your calendar? Check out our Atlanta Summer Camp Guide, which breaks it all down for you with lists like the Best Sports Camps Near Atlanta, Free and Affordable Summer Camps Near Atlanta, and the Best Atlanta Camps for Preschoolers.
Submitted by Jennifer Coe on
We're almost there; when the temperatures warm up and the kids can start to be outside a lot more often. While we wait for an April thaw, why not find some free activities for kids in Connecticut to pass the time? There is plenty of free family fun on offer this month, from Meriden's annual Daffodil Festival to Earth Day commemorations and even free admission to local museums.
Browse our list of no-cost fun, then head out to the best free activities near you. For more April inspiration, don't miss the Best of April: 15 Top Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids.
Submitted by Jennifer Marino... on
Got a young skater looking to work on their ollies, kickturns, or heelflips? There are plenty of skate parks near Washington, DC that welcome everyone from newbies to experienced skateboarders. Some of them are strictly skateboard parks, while others allow in-line skates, rollerblades, and/or bicycles as well. Most of these skate parks near DC require helmets (but even if they don't, your kiddo should totally wear one), and many require elbow pads and kneepads as well.
Here are 12 great skate parks near Washington, DC for kids and families. For even more outdoor fun, check out our lists of destination playgrounds in the DC area and great mini golf courses near DC.
Submitted by Charlotte B on
Summer camp time is almost here, and Orlando is a city rich with talent in the arts, whether it's theater, music, and visual arts. Because of this creativity, there are wonderful summer day camps for kids interested in the arts. Below you will find performing arts camps, music camps, and more art camps where kids can hone their craft this summer. Summer art camps are great ways to perfect existing talents and expose kids to new styles and methods of art.
Submitted by Raven Snook on
This spring, the family theater scene is finally back in full bloom! There are page-to-stage (or screen-to-stage) adaptations of preschooler favorites (Leonardo, the Terrible Monster, The Pout-Pout Fish, PAW Patrol Live!); inventive theatricalizations of beloved grade-schooler books (Dog Man: The Musical, Charlotte's Web); and powerful productions aimed at adolescents (Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Step Afrika!'s history-inspired Stono).
Best of all, most of these 15 family-friendly shows have tickets starting at $25 or less, so you can take the whole family for less than the price of one ticket to our favorite Broadway shows!
Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on
Who's ready for an adventure? If your family enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and biking, your crew might love rail biking. Rail biking is a super fun way to enjoy nature and see the sights while pedaling a special bicycle along a stretch of abandoned rail trails. From Cape May to the Adirondacks, there are several places to go rail biking near New York City. These beautiful rail trails in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut are a jumping-off point for a picture-perfect family outing.
Find more fun things to do in our Guide to Family-Friendly Outdoor Fun.
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
If your adventuresome little skater likes to carve and ollie and has started turning your furniture and household items into a skating playground, we've got a better idea. Take them to one of these skate parks in Long Island, where roller skaters, bladers, skateboarders, trick bikers, and more daredevils show off their stunts, fully padded and protected of course.
Find more action-packed outings in our guide to Sports Centers and Fun Zones on Long Island.
