NYBG's Newest Installation Invites Visitors to Fall Down the Rabbit Hole

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The White Rabbit is a super-sized centerpiece of the NYBG's Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition.

The New York Botanical Garden is inviting visitors to fall down the rabbit hole this spring, summer, and fall. Its sprawling grounds have been transformed into a collection of curiosities in Wonderland: Curious Nature.

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the garden-wide exhibition includes contemporary art, beautiful blooms, fantastical foliage, themed sweets and treats, and some creative programming guaranteed to add a little wonder to your next visit. It runs through Sunday, October 27, 2024.

40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids: Backyard Games, Playground Games, and More

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Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.

It's hard to beat classic outdoor games for kids when it comes time to entertain them during the long school-free summer months, at birthday parties, or when they've spent too much time on screens. From hide-and-seek to ghost in the graveyard, these outdoor games are sure to keep your crew, and whichever neighborhood kids stop by, busy for hours. Best of all, you can play almost all of these playground and backyard games listed below without spending any money. Time to  load up the sunscreen, head outdoors, and play!

If you don't mind getting wet, check out these Favorite Water Games to Play With Kids, and keep the party going in the great outdoors with one of the activities from our Guide to Outdoor Activities for Kids.

Gatorpalooza, Peter Pan, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

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Celebrate Endangered Species Day at the Florida Zoo this weekend. Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Visit the Alligator Capital of the World, Gatorland, this weekend for its annual Gatorpalooza Fun Fest. Enjoy the hit Broadway musical Peter Pan at the Dr. Phillips Center. Plus, it's the final weekend to visit SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival. Read on for everything happening this weekend!

Spring Festivals, Outdoor Movies, and More Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend with Kids

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Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend!

It's time for that one perfect spring weekend in Chicago! And, things to do in Chicago match the weather with the Cantigny Spring Fest in Wheaton, What's Blooming on Harrison in Oak Park, and Parkway Bank Park's Spring Fun Festival in Rosemont. Auto-obsessed kids will love the Touch-a-Truck event in Oakbrook Terrace, and Wheeling's Bark in the Park is where everyone, including your furry friends, can enjoy the great weather. Outdoor movies also make their debut this weekend in Oak Park and Bensenville.

This is a great time to make plans for spring and summer plans in Chicago. Check out the full line-up of spring festivals; look at the city from above at Navy Pier's new Flyover experience, or plan a summer trip to the Bristol Renaissance Faire. 

Have a great spring weekend in Chicago!

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