Best Events To Celebrate Mardi Gras in Houston with Kids

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Galveston's Mardi Gras parade is a fun spectacle. Photo courtesy of Mardi Gras Galveston

Mardi Gras is sometimes thought of as an adult affair, but there are tons of options around the Houston area for celebrating with kids. Your family will love Houston's festive parades, the floats decorated in bright colors, the free-flowing candy, the great music at many events, and the shiny beaded necklaces to catch and wear. 

Read on for our selection of the best Mardi Gras celebrations in Houston. And if you're looking for more kid-friendly ideas, check out our Winter Activities Guide for Houston Families for fun seasonal activities.

Scottsdale with Kids: 40 Best Things to Do in Scottsdale, AZ

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Enjoy the stunning beauty of Scottsdale, Arizona. Photo by Robert Murray via Unsplash

A trip to the Southwest isn't complete without a stop in Scottsdale, Arizona—especially as an add-on to a Phoenix family vacation. There are so many things to do in Scottsdale with kids, from hiking and biking the gorgeous surrounding trails to learning (and possibly meeting) the cowboys that call it home.

I grew up in this beautiful city northeast of Phoenix, which was once a suburban region. Now, Scottsdale's picturesque appeal, great schools, elite resorts, and countless attractions have made it one of the most popular Arizona cities to both visit and live in.

Check out this list of 40 things to do in Scottsdale, AZ, including some awesome Scottsdale hotels for families. And if you're already traveling westward, take a look at our Guide to the Best Vacations Out West, including articles about nearby Sedona and Colorado Springs.

45 Best Things To Do in New Orleans with Kids

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Try the beignets at the iconic Cafe du Monde. Photo courtesy of neworleans.com

Visiting New Orleans with kids is a wonderful cultural trip for a family vacation. There are foods you've never heard of, hard-to-place accents, and street names you may not even know how to pronounce (Tchoupitoulas Street, anyone?) making New Orleans a must-visit city.  There are so many fun things to do in New Orleans with kids any time of year, but if you visit during one of the city's big festivals—like Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, or Bayou Boogaloo—your family is guaranteed an even greater time!

Read on for our list of the best things to do in New Orleans with kids, including the best family friendly New Orleans restaurants and foods to eat as well as family-friendly New Orleans hotels. If you're interested in taking the kids to Mardi Gras, find our 3 Day New Orleans Mardi Gras with Kids Itinerary.

For more great family vacation options, from warm and sunny vacation ideas to must-try dude ranch vacations for families, check out our Family Travel Guide.

Best Places to See Manatees in Orlando & Central Florida

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These gentle giants love the warm waters at Blue Springs in Central Florida. Photo by the author

Winter months are the best times to see manatees in Florida, specifically Orlando and the central region. When the weather is cold and water temperatures drop below 68 degrees, these warm-blooded mammals congregate in freshwater springs, which remain at a constant 72 degrees year-round. Mid-November through March are ideal months to spot manatees, so read on for the best places to see gentle manatees within a few hours of Orlando.

School Break Camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Winter and Spring Break Camps to Keep Kids Busy on Days Off

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Nory STEM camps offer plenty of educational, hands-on fun. Photo courtesy of NORY Stem

When school is not in session, these local school break camps help provide enriching care for kids. Whether you're looking for winter break camps or spring break camps, we've rounded up 13 camps that are open during major school holidays with options for kids who want to get their hands dirty in the great outdoors, build STEM skills in a classroom, or even hone their sports skills.

Be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar for more fun things to do during the upcoming school break. And if you're looking ahead to the end of the school year, bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids.

School Break Camps: Winter and Spring Break Camps Keep Atlanta Kids Busy on Days Off

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Chattahoochee Nature Center's (CNC) Camp Kingfisher offers an outdoor camp experience during school breaks. Photo courtesy CNC

Send Atlanta kids to spring break camps and winter break camps for full days of fun during school vacations. Students on a break can spend hours pursuing sports, arts, cooking, gaming, and more awesome activities, instead of vegging out in front of the TV. Take a look at some of the coolest winter break and spring break camps in Atlanta that will keep kids entertained, happy, and busy!

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