MLK Weekend 2026 in New Jersey: Best Things To Do With Kids

Hang out with life-size superheroes made out of balloons during Cranford's Superhero Stroll. Photo courtesy of Downtown Cranford

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this long weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend.

The first long weekend of 2026 kicks off with a celebration on ice and concludes with a day of service and legacy. The weekend gets off to an icy start with Pier Village's free Ice Festival, complete with an ice sculpture demonstration and other wintry fun. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there are service opportunities for all ages in Scotch Plains, Princeton, and Summit, among others.

Read on for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!

What to Do in Brooklyn’s Chinatown with Kids: Food, Parks, and Local Tips

The tchotchkes and souvenirs along Brooklyn's Chinatown strip cater more to locals than tourists. Photo by the author

When you think of New York's Chinatown, you're probably thinking of the one on Canal Street in Manhattan. In fact, there are a few places around NYC where Chinese communities gather, from Main Street in Flushing, Queens to Brooklyn's Avenue U in Sheepshead and 86th Street in Bensonhurst. But one of the best NYC Chinatowns to visit with kids can be found in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which stretches down 8th Avenue from roughly 40th to 65th Streets. There are plenty of things to do and eat with kids in this corner of Sunset Park's Chinatown, making it worth a visit for families.

Florida Parents: These Attractions Are FREE for Preschoolers in 2026

Preschoolers explore the wonders of the seas at SeaWorld Orlando.

Three Central Florida attractions are offering FREE preschool passes for Florida residents during the calendar year. Florida preschool kids can meet Elmo and his friends, enjoy animal interactions, and explore space at these fun Orlando attractions with free preschool cards. Florida residents have a limited time to take advantage of these great offers, so register now! Read on for all the details.

Teens Can Apply Now for Summer Internships in NYC

Teens have the opportunity to explore arts careers and institutions with Whitney Museum Youth Insights Program. Photo by Diana Kim

Summer internships can make your average, high-achieving, New York City kid really stand out from the rest of the equally high-achieving pack when it's time to apply to college. In an era when applications have become increasingly competitive—leaving schools to look for more than good grades, great test scores, an outstanding essay, and a list of after-school activities—these summer internships in NYC offer kids hands-on, real-world experience, and some even include leadership opportunities.

NYC summer internships come in various forms, paid and unpaid, regular and intermittent, educational and creative, with some also offering school or volunteer credit. The primary thing teen summer internships in NYC tend to have in common is that the application due dates are usually long before most teens have started thinking about their summer—or college—plans.

To make sure your teens don’t miss out on any opportunities, we've rounded up 17 great summer internships in NYC for teens. Most are accepting applications now. Find more teen-friendly happenings in our Teen Guide to NYC.

Best Cheap Places to Eat in Atlanta for Kids & Families (Under $10!) — Recs From Locals

Choose laid-back Atlanta restaurants that offer low-cost menu items AND fun for kids! Photo by Melanie Preis

Dining out as a family can be pricey, so it's important to find cheap places to eat in Atlanta (that are also tasty, of course)! We've focused on yummy, affordable restaurants in Atlanta that will make tummies, and wallets, happy. These Atlanta spots have kid-approved meals under $10, so keep reading to find out more where to save money for a fun night out!

Best Cheap Places to Eat in Orlando for Kids & Families (Under $10!) — Recs From Locals

Hot Dog Hall of Fame, part of Universal City Walk, is a great place to enjoy affordable dogs as you shop and wander the attraction. Photo courtesy Universal Orlando

Eating out at family restaurants in Orlando can get expensive fast, especially if you’re anywhere near the theme parks or tourist corridors. As a local parent, I’ve learned the hard way that “family-friendly” doesn’t always mean budget-friendly. But if you know where to look, there are still plenty of cheap places to eat in Orlando where kids are happy and the bill doesn’t sting.

Every spot on this list offers kid-approved meals under $10, and is a place locals actually recommend. You’ll find classic comfort food, international flavors, quick bites, and a few “weird but fun” picks your kids will remember.

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