Beer gardens may not seem like the first place you’d take little ones, but with kid-friendly food and even games and toys, it can be a great spot to spend a sunny afternoon in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

If you're searching for some other family-friendly fare this season, bookmark this list of kid-friendly outdoor dining spots.

Finding the ideal Sweet 16 venue on Long Island is a fun but challenging assignment for any parent. Long Island has many beautiful spots and banquet halls to choose from to celebrate the milestone birthday. Party budget, style, and guest number help determine the perfect venue to make lasting memories with family and friends.

We’ve put together a list of the best Sweet 16 venues Long Island has to offer to give you a jump start on the planning. From traditional to modern spots and everything in between we have you covered for a small party or a big extravaganza.

Check out our Tweens & Teens Guide to Long Island for more adventures, fun, and ideas.

The best playgrounds in New Jersey go above and beyond, with design features offering way more than the basic park down the block. From awesome jungle gyms to zip lines, a carousel, and even a zoo, these stellar rec areas allow kids to slide, swing, splash, climb, and imagine the day away. 

For a comprehensive rundown on playgrounds with water features, check our rundown on 35+ sprinkler parks in New Jersey, and be sure to bookmark our Guide to Playgrounds & Parks in New Jersey.

It's summertime and if you want to go all-in on the wet-and-wild fun, take note: these free swimming pools in NYC open Thursday, June 27, shortly after public schools let out. With more than 50 free swimming pools in NYC to choose from, it can be a bit overwhelming to find the right outdoor swimming pool for your outing. We've done the legwork, though, rounding up our picks for the most family-friendly free swimming pools in NYC. These local NYC swimming pools are all places we've visited personally or have come highly recommended by families we know. Read on and get ready to dive in!

Find more cool places to play this summer in our Guide to Swimming Pools and Sprinkler Parks in NYC, plus all our picks for free fun on this list of 100 free things to do in NYC this summer.

Vacationing on Daniel Island, SC, grants families access to the best of all worlds: the stunning beaches of the nearby barrier islands, more parks and playgrounds than you can count, the fabled Charleston dining scene, bite-size American history lessons set in gorgeous waterside locations, and outdoor excursions, to name a few.

This planned community—a Charleston suburb surrounded by rivers, creeks, and beautiful marsh views—is peaceful and safe, but it’s also just a few minutes by car, boat, or ferry from Charleston proper and a short journey to activity-packed destinations including lively Mount Pleasant, beachy Sullivan's Island, idyllic Isle of Palms, and surfers’ haven Folly Beach.

Read on for our picks for the 35 best things to do with kids on Daniel Island, SC, including great Daniel Island restaurants and the best hotels on Daniel Island, SC for families. Our Southern States Vacation Guide includes even more great places to visit in South Carolina, like Charleston and Kiawah Island.

Explore blueberry picking near Boston and farms with fun play areas and petting zoos.

These breweries have the best patios, menus, and kid-friendly amenities in all of Houston.