If you're looking for an indoor destination to play this winter, there's no shortage of New York City stores and indoor places where kids can play for free. You'll find options ranging from building Lego Friends to playing the latest Nintendo games to hands-on construction projects and mild-mannered train tables. Spend enough time playing, and your kids will be so exhausted by day's end, that they might not even whine about leaving the Nintendo system behind (fingers crossed).

For more fun, free things to do in NYC, check out our New York City Kids Guide to Free Things To Do.

New year, new city! We're so thrilled to announce that Mommy Poppins is now in a whole new metro area. Say hello to Mommy Poppins Dallas Fort Worth, serving parents and families in the greater DFW area.

Mommy Poppins is a guide to life with kids—created by parents passionate about finding cool inside scoops and sharing all the best budget-friendly, creative, and just plain fun things to do with children, both at home, in your city, and when you travel. 

Now we're bringing this to DFW! Sign up for our DFW newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to discover the best stuff to do with kids, free activities, deals and discounts, off-the-beaten-path ideas, and so much more.

Check out articles like 60 Awesome Things To Do in Dallas with Kids and Places in Texas Where You Can See Snow—we've got fun things to do in Dallas for locals and visitors alike. Our team of local parents is working hard to uncover all of the best opportunities for family fun all year round!

Planning affordable family vacations is tough! One of the best parts of parenting is planning memorable family vacations. There are so many wonderful places to visit and the learning opportunities of exploring places near and far is unmatched.

However, travel costs can be immense. How can you make sure your kids have the magic of travel as a big part of their lives, while also not sacrificing your bank account? 

I'm here for you! I am a master of planning affordable family vacations. I know exactly how to find family vacation trips that don't break the bank. Here, I'm sharing my tips, in an easy step-by-step guide. Read on for my tried-and-true steps for planning affordable nearby road trips, week-long trips across the country, long weekend jumps to Europe, and more. 

Find Boston-area spots where kids eat free today!

Find great meal deals at these CT restaurants where kids eat free!

Who needs to cook when kids eat free every night of the week at restaurants around the DC area? From popular chains like IHOP and Denny’s to neighborhood pubs, Italian bistros, and more, we’ve got you covered with kid-friendly meal deals that will help you enjoy an evening out with your family while saving money, too. 

Read on for our list of 17 restaurants where kids eat free in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. For more great freebies, check out our Guide to Free Things to Do with Kids in DC, and look up our Kid-Friendly DC Restaurants Guide for more family restaurants throughout the area.

Find out what days kids eat free at IHOP; where kids can eat free today; or where kids eat free as part of an awesome rewards program in Orlando. We've rounded up Orlando restaurants where kids eat free and sorted them by every day of the week. And who doesn't want to save money on tasty, FREE food?!

This list is accurate as of publish date, but call ahead to verify that specials are current as individual locations. Also, many Orlando restaurants require the purchase of an adult entree with a kid's free meal. Find more free and budget-friendly fun with our Orlando Kids Free Things to Do Guide!