25 Best Things To Do in Orlando with Kids July 2024: 4th of July, Christmas in July, and More

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Celebrate the world of fairies at Fairy Nights at Leu Gardens this month. Photo by the author

Continue your summer fun with these great July events in Orlando, including 4th of July fireworks, Christmas in July, theme park festivities, and more!

Start July celebrating our nation's independence with festive 4th of July Fireworks and Parades in Orlando! Go the theme park route this month—see fireworks at SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular and partake in nighttime glow parties at H2O Glow at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon or AquaGlow at Aquatica. Get in the festive spirit during one of the hottest months of the year with Christmas in July, taking place at The Florida Mall, Boxi Park, and Avalon Park!

We’re adding more Orlando events to our family activity calendar daily, so check it frequently. And get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters!

Best Nantucket Resorts and Hotels for Families

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Have a picture-perfect vacation on the islands with a stay at one of these fabulous hotels. Photo courtesy of Winnetu Oceanside Resort

A jewel of an island located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket is only 14 miles long and 3.5 wide, with an extremely walkable (or bikeable!) downtown. This tiny size makes it hard to find great places to stay, especially with kids!

We’ve put together a list of the best Nantucket hotels, resorts, and even a couple of vacation home rentals that we think are just right for families. Each offers an array of amenities onsite, including luxurious swimming pools (one just for children), babysitting services and kids clubs, private beaches, and even a ride on a vintage fire truck.

Read on to discover the top resorts and hotels on this unique nautical paradise, and for kid-friendly activity ideas, check out Nantucket With Kids: Best Things To Do in Nantucket, MA and our
Guide to Cape Cod and the Islands with Kids.

Best Kid-Friendly Places for Boba Tea in Atlanta

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The bubble tea options are endless at Kung Fu Tea! Photo by author

Kids love boba tea —it's sweet to drink, fun to chew, and cool to try so many amazing flavors. Atlanta bubble tea offers a tasty way to cool off during the blistering months, with fun flavor combinations that kids and adults both love. We've rounded up some of our favorite Atlanta boba tea spots perfect for kids -- making the cut with family-friendly flavors; nearby kid attractions; and colorful, laid-back settings!

Best Family-Friendly Street Fairs and Summer Festivals in NYC this July

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Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York leads a celebration of Mexican culture in Socrates Sculpture Park during Guelaguetza. Photo by Bob Krasner

We're entering peak season for the family-friendly festivals that pop up all over NYC all summer long. Our list of fun summer festivals for kids this July includes annual favorites like City of Water Day and the blocks-long Bastille Day, plus little-kid picks like Sprinkler Day at Asphalt Green, a brand-new Slide City Waterpark in Forest Park. The fun all kicks off with the Mommy Poppins Seaport Kids Beach Fest—complete with a pop-up sandy beach!

15 Fun, Family-Friendly Breweries in Orlando

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The Yardery offers a tire swing and yard games for the whole family to enjoy while parents savor a drink! Photo courtesy of the venue

Kid-friendly breweries in Orlando offer the perfect setting for families to enjoy quality time together among a vibrant beer scene. From outdoor areas with games to menus catering to all ages, these Orlando breweries provide a welcoming atmosphere for parents to relax while kiddos stay entertained. Plus, visiting an Orlando brewery is a fantastic way to support local family businesses. Check out the top family-friendly breweries in the area!

21 Things to Do in Naperville With Kids

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A family having tons of fun in Naperville. Photo by Maureen Wilkey

As a kid, I was convinced that I could count the things to do in Naperville on one hand.  I was either wrong or a lot has changed in the last several decades because now that I have kids, I feel like I'm frequently shuttling my kids out to fun activities near Nana and Papa's house.

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