It may be cold outside, but it's always swimming season at these Hartford-area indoor pools. Whether your child is clamoring to splash around or still learning to swim, these pools welcome families with day pass options and drop-in family swim hours.

After you go for a dip, make sure to check out our entire list of things to do indoors in Connecticut. After your swim, spend the day doing one or more of our 45 favorite things to do with kids in Hartford.

At Real Life Ninja Academy in Freeport, swinging from the ceiling and climbing walls is very much encouraged. Co-owned by 'American Ninja Warrior' Champion Drew Drechsel, the course mimics the television show's obstacles, including two warped walls and the red, horn-blaring finish buttons.

For more active fun on Long Island, check out our guide to play gyms and sports centers.

Chester County encompasses more than 700 square miles and is home to nearly 500,000 people. So it's no surprise you have quite a few options when it comes to finding fun things to do with your children. So if you live in Chester County or are visiting the area and looking for ways to keep the kiddos entertained, read on for our list of 32 fun activities and places that are perfect for families in this Philly suburb. 

For more ideas for quality time family fun, check out our Chester County, PA Guide.

Summer will be here before we know it, and many parents are starting to think about camps. If you have a budding young artist in your family, there is no shortage of camp options available for you in the Philadelphia area. From museums and neighborhood art leagues to paint-your-own ceramic studios, we have assembled a list to fit all levels of artistic ability. So, if your children have created enough crafts at home and are ready for a new learning experience, read on for our ideas.

Be sure to browse our Camp Directory for even more ideas!

Whether you think it's hopelessly romantic or a complete tourist trap, a visit to the top of the Empire State Building offers stunning views and a rich look at the city's history. Thanks to some recent updates and upgrades, a visit to this Art Deco showpiece is as timeless an outing with New York City kids as ever. Don't wait for out-of-towners to plan a trip. Here are five reasons to visit the Empire State Building with kids.

The Empire State Building, which was constructed in just 410 days, has undergone a massive four-year, $165 million renovation, which brought with it an entirely new 80th Floor exhibit, plus upgrades to the lobby and the introduction of a stunning Second Floor Museum. Read on for details of the project and more reasons this skyscraper is a must-visit for tourists and locals alike.

Got slime-obsessed kids at home? Love a good DIY arts and crafts project? If so, run don't walk to Menlo Park Mall in Edison, where New Jersey's first (and the nation's third) The Slime Factory, Powered by Maddie Rae recently opened. 

Maddie Rae is probably a familiar name to slime fans. The 14-year-old Instagram celebrity and entrepreneur from Connecticut has a propriety line of Slime Glue sold nationwide. Her products are used at The Slime Factory "lab," where slime lovers can enjoy a unique sensory experience and make-and-take their very own gooey creations. After hearing lots of great things about The Slime Factory, my daughter and I recently scheduled a visit to see what all the buzz was about.

Hudson Yards, the new towering development on Midtown Manhattan's far west side, is a new neighborhood that seemingly sprang to life overnight, bringing with it places to play, eat, and explore. The Vessel and The Edge have become top NYC attractions, while the area offers parks, culture and great eats too. Whether you view Hudson Yards as a tourist trap, a marvel of urban planning and engineering, or somewhere in the middle, we've rounded up the top 10 fun things to do in this new neighborhood with kids.

Everyone's talking about the new prices at Disneyland. It's understandable; the new 2020 Disneyland ticket prices released today reflect an increase of 3% to 13%, depending on the ticket or pass type. Annual passholders are bound to do some hard thinking about whether the Mouse House remains an affordable annual expense. More than a few people probably woke up this morning and kicked themselves that they didn't buy tickets yesterday. But here's the good news: if you're a SoCal resident, you can still get a great Disneyland deal at yesterday's price—if you act fast.