A Guide to Peppa Pig Theme Park: Little Piggies Love this Legoland Attraction

Splash and play all day long at the Peppa Pig Theme Park!

Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida is a dream come true for young fans and their families, offering a chance to step into the world of Peppa and her pals. With its gentle rides, interactive experiences, and the opportunity to meet the characters, Peppa Pig Theme Park is a must Orlando attraction for families with little ones. And to top it off, it is located just a short walk away from Legoland Florida Resort!

Central Florida is known for its world-class theme parks, from the magic of Walt Disney World to the thrilling rides of Universal Orlando. And now, young kids and their parents are guaranteed oinks and giggles at Peppa Pig Theme Park.

11 Top Montessori Preschools in Atlanta

Montessori classrooms place an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills. Photo by cottonbro studio

Atlanta Montessori preschools allow toddlers and young children the chance to learn about their world in an environment with various materials to push hands-on learning and a focus on self-motivation. Following the educational philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori, these Montessori preschools in Atlanta embrace multi-age classrooms, uninterrupted work blocks, and activities to develop real-world skills.

Atlanta Montessori preschools use mixed-age classrooms and activities to develop natural interests and encourage curiosity. Take a look at the top Montessori preschools near Atlanta that use self-directed methods, a prepared environment, and collaborative play to instill this method of education for eager students.

A New Kalahari Resort and Indoor Water Park is Coming to Northern Virginia

The new Kalahari Resort will be home to Virginia's largest indoor water park.

Water park lovers, rejoice! A new Kalahari Resort with a massive indoor water park is coming to Northern Virginia in 2026. The resort is set to open in Woodford, Virginia in Spotsylvania County, about an hour's drive from Washington, DC. It joins Kalahari's four other locations in the Poconos; Wisconsin Dells; Round Rock, Texas; and Sandusky, Ohio.

Find out everything we know about the new Kalahari Resort and water park below. Then check out our Guide to Family-Friendly Resorts & Hotels and our Washington, DC Theme Parks & Water Parks Guide to find more great places to stay and make a splash with kids.

Museum of Ice Cream Chicago: Unlimited Ice Cream for All

Get sugared up at Museum of Ice Cream Chicago. Photo by Maureen Wilkey

UNLIMITED ICE CREAM. For us, and I'm assuming for most families, that's the biggest attraction at the Museum of Ice Cream Chicago. Here, you can eat your way through an imaginative world of sweetness, along with one weird savory treat, and take plenty of selfies along the way. So purchase a ticket to the Museum of Ice Cream Chicago, and arrive with an empty stomach.

Not feeling ice cream today? Check out our Museum Guide for Kids and Families in Chicago.

A Bluey Experience is Arriving at CAMP in Westfield Century City

Bluey's house is coming to LA! Step inside for dance parties and lot's of fun playtime.  Photo courtesy of CAMP

Beloved Bluey is coming to Los Angeles with a whole new immersive adventure for kids. Walking through the magic door at CAMP always leads to an afternoon of unforgettable amusement, and knowing what that exclusive experience is creates half the fun in itself. The secret’s out, though, about what CAMP’s newest experience behind that magic door will be, and it’s Bluey’s house! 

Kiddos can play and interact — for real life — inside Bluey’s house. Keep reading below for what to expect inside the house of Bluey, from games, dancing, and even meet and greets. 

Bluey at CAMP means the already entertaining Westfield Century City Mall is about to get even more exciting for kids. See why Westfield Century City is the best mall for LA Kids, and check out all you need to know about the newly opened American Girl Store, also in Westfield Century City. 

The Cauldron Brings Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Fun to the Flatiron District

Spooky and sweet fun awaits at The Cauldron, which has teamed up with Little Kid Big City for a fun Halloween activation.

You don't have to get out of the city to experience the magic of a pumpkin patch this Halloween season. The Cauldron NYC—in conjunction with Little Kid Big City—has conjured an urban pumpkin patch in its brand-new Flatiron location, where you can dress in wizard's robes and create some spooky—or silly—jack-o'-lanterns. My son and I recently checked out this pumpkin carving adventure and had a great time. Read on to find out more about this interactive experience and what you need to know before visiting with kids.

For more Halloween events and activities, check out our jam-packed New York City Kids' Halloween Guide, which showcases our top picks for FREE Halloween events, not-too-scary-haunted houses, and more.

Gift Guide To the Best Gifts for Teens & Tweens

Kids can tune out parents and listen to music with these cool Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones.

If you want to know what the best gifts are for teens and tweens, you need to go to the source. So we did!

It's really hard to come up with gift ideas for teens and tweens that they'll really like that venture beyond electronics, video games, or gift cards. Frankly, even if you go with one of the big three categories, if you're over 20, you are pretty much guaranteed to pick the wrong thing. So we went to the source, asking Charley, who has a keen eye for what the middle and high school crowd is into, to help us come up with a list of gifts teens and tweens will actually be excited to open.

What you'll find here is a mix of electronic gifts kids will be surprised and thrilled by, crafts and artsy gifts for teens who need a little Zen time after school, fashion gifts for teens that don't look like their mom picked it out, and other cool surprises. Read on to discover actually cool gift ideas for teens.

Looking for awesome gifts for other ages? Find the most beloved toddler gifts, cool gifts for elementary school-aged kids, and more in our Mommy Poppins Gift Guide for Birthdays and Holidays.

Fall Leaf Craft for Preschoolers: How to Leaf Press and Make Cool Leaf Art

Leaf pressing is an easy and fun fall craft that results in some colorful autumn decor.

It’s fall y'all, and those leaves outside aren’t just fun for a frolic. One of our favorite fall crafts for preschoolers is to leaf press with tempera paint sticks, and it’s not nearly as messy as you might imagine.

Don’t be fooled by the “paint” in tempera paint sticks, which have the consistency of lipstick and make bright, satisfying marks with virtually no mess. They also happen to be the perfect material for making leaf prints, as we discovered by accident when my toddler colored on a leaf and smacked it on a piece of paper in a fit of rage. His oncoming tantrum was thankfully deflected when we noticed the print left behind.

After experimenting a bit, we found that parchment paper was the perfect match for our leaf pressings, with a slippery surface that grabs right on to the tempera. A big bonus is that it dries super fast, plus the transparent quality of the paper allows the prints to double as simple sun catchers when hung in a window.

Read on for instructions on how to leaf press with tempera sticks and make your autumn an artsy one. Check out our Boredom Busters for Kids Guide for more crafts like this, including our list of 100 awesome art projects for kids. Or, bring some royal flair to your fall with our leaf crown craft.

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