21 Things To Do in Astoria, Queens with Kids

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Socrates Sculpture Park is home to incredible, interactive public art like the multi-sensory Lionel Cruet’s Reverb Space. Photo by Scott Lynch and Sara Morgan

Astoria, Queens is having a moment right now, especially for kids and families. This vibrant corner of Queens is filled with amazing places to play, great places to stay, and awesome eats that will make you say, “no way.” Indeed, when it comes to family-friendly fun, Astoria, Queens has it all.

Read on for our favorite things to do in Astoria, Queens, and find more local haunts on our list of the best things to do in Queens.

Here's the DC Public School Calendar for 2024-2025 (Plus Other Area School Districts)

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Keep the DC public school calendar handy so you'll always know what days your kids have class.

The DC area may be in the thick of summer, but the 2024-2025 school year is coming up quickly. If you haven't already, it's time to start gathering those school supplies, buying those back-to-school clothes, and planning family vacations and school-break camp coverage.

To help you do just that, here is the DC public school calendar for 2024-2025, as well as links to other public school calendars for Maryland and Northern Virginia school districts. Bookmark it now so you can easily reference it later!

For more back-to-school help, check out our lists of great lunch boxes for kids and the best kids clothing labels and name stickers for back-to-school. And if you really want to plan ahead, check out these 100 school lunch ideas for kids.

Meet the Easter Bunny at Easter Brunches in New York City Area

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Dress in your Sunday best for an Easter brunch and Easter Bunny pictures at Stella 34. Photo by Jody Mercier

An Easter brunch is a quintessential rite of spring and we've found a handful of Easter brunches with the seasonal star—the Easter Bunny—spread across NYC. So, get into the springtime spirit by booking your reservations for one of these Easter brunches in NYC where the fun includes a delicious meal and the promise of pictures with the Easter Bunny. Our picks for Easter Bunny Easter brunches in NYC range from inexpensive affairs to lavish spreads and even Easter brunch on a city cruise.

Reservations for these Easter brunches in Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island always sell like hotcakes, so get them before they're gone. Find more seasonal fun in our NYC Kids' Guide to Easter Fun, including our top picks for Easter egg hunts in NYC and Easter Bunny train rides in the 'burbs.

Best Preschool Summer Camps in New Jersey

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Located on 14 beautiful acres, Camp Ruach offers flexible day programs for preschoolers. Photo courtesy of the JCC

Little ones can enjoy all the perks of a summer camp experience in New Jersey with programs specifically geared for the preschool set. These camps, with half and full-day selections, offer sports, crafts, creative play, swimming, and more opportunities for fun in the sun (or indoors in some cases). 

The following are some camps for preschoolers in New Jersey, and as a bonus, booking soon might help you score cost-saving early bird specials. For more on summer camps in New Jersey, bookmark our Guide to Summer Camp in New Jersey and our New Jersey Summer Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, interest, and town. 

Best Preschool Summer Camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Mohawk Day Camp offers an authentic camp experience, complete with traditional camp activities, and innovative programs. Photo courtesy of the camp

Are you looking for a summer camp for your preschooler in Westchester or the Hudson Valley? While the idea of summer camp can be daunting for parents of preschoolers, there are plenty of camps that offer programs specially designed for the little ones, with small camper-to-counselor ratios and dedicated junior-sized play spaces. 

If you're looking for a perfect summer camp experience for your first-timer, we've rounded up 19 preschool summer camps in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, including traditional day camps as well as a STEM camp and a specialized music camp. Most of these programs cater to preschoolers through teens but offer special perks for little ones, like dedicated play spaces, pools, and pint-sized sports equipment. 

​Find more fun camps in our Camps Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids and Camp Directory. You can search the Directory by the type of camp you are looking for, your child's age, and the area you live in. 

Best Sports Summer Camps in Atlanta: Soccer Camps, Baseball Camps, and More

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Fellowship Christian School summer camps introduce kids to a variety of sports. Photo courtesy of the school

Sports summer camps in Atlanta allow kids to burn off energy at summer camp, learn or improve skills, and stay out of their parents hair during the long break. Atlanta has tons of sports camps options; whether your kid is into soccer, baseball, basketball, cheer, or another sport, there is an entertaining sports summer camp for his or her interest! Or, for the kid who likes all the sports, Atlanta has oodles of multi-sport summer camps. We've narrowed down sports camps here, so you can spend less time researching and get right to registering. 

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