Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Long Island

Kids eat free at participating IHOPs beginning at 4pm each afternoon. Photo courtesy of IHOP

Looking for a free meal on Long Island? There is such a thing! Kids eat free on certain days at these family-friendly Long Island restaurants. Skip the prep, cooking, and cleanup and plan a fun meal adventure the whole family will enjoy. 

From pizza to pasta, pub fare to ethnic dishes, fast food to table service, we've rounded up a list of restaurants across Nassau and Suffolk counties with great deals where kids eat free. Promotions change, so be sure to look at the restaurant websites or call ahead of your visit.

For more meal ideas, check out our top picks of Family-Friendly Themed Restaurants on Long Island and our Guide to Kid-Friendly Restaurants on Long Island. Bon appétit!

Best Snow Tubing Near DC for Families in 2026

Glide down Massanutten Resort's 16 snow tubing lanes. Photo courtesy of Massanutten Resort

Snow tubing is the perfect way to have wintry family fun. Unlike skiing or snowboarding, there’s no skill required for snow tubing, so it’s the perfect introduction to winter sports for kids. Even toddlers can tube at some locations!

While there are plenty of places to go snow tubing near DC with children, I've compiled the best tried-and-tested local favorites for kid-friendly snow tubing. All of these tubing hills near DC are within a roughly three-hour drive, and some offering kiddie tubing hills, nighttime tubing with lights and music, and other winter activities like ice skating and skiing.

If your family can't get enough of the snow after tubing, there are plenty more ways to have winter fun with kids. Just check out our Winter Activities Guide for DC Kids, which includes our lists of fun outdoor ice skating rinks near DC and the best ski resorts in the US for family vacations. Stay warm!

Free Museums and Free Museum Days in Los Angeles

Explore an interactive Noah's Ark at the Skirball. Photo by Steve Cohn courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center

Free Museum Days in Los Angeles are ideal for a large family. Museum tickets add up fast—which gets particularly frustrating if you need a hasty retreat to avoid a meltdown. Los Angeles has some fantastic museums with free general admission every day of the year, including The Getty, California Science Center, and The Broad

As for the rest of them, many LA museums and gardens have monthly, or even weekly, free days or evenings, and we collected a list below for easy reference. Go ahead, bring the extended family, meet friends, or check out a place you have never been before—all for just the price of parking or Metro tickets. And if there's a meltdown? At least it's free. 

Remember, these are only the museums that require you to mark your calendar for the monthly free day. Los Angeles is filled with fabulous museums for kids that are free every day, and museums that are free up until a certain age. You'll find these, and more free adventures, in our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids.

Winter Magic Awaits at Domino Square, Home to the Newest Ice Skating Rink in NYC

The Domino Square ice rink has a small footprint, but its big-city views are impressive.

A new ice-skating rink with stunning riverfront views is drawing families to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Skate at Domino Park debuted in early December and offers ice skating fun through the middle of March. Situated atop of Domino Square, a newly completed section of Domino Park, the icy attraction is drawing families from both sides of the East River and beyond.

Read on for our full review of this brand-new ice skating rink in NYC and find more places to skate on our list of the best outdoor ice skating rinks in NYC .

Listen Up! Free Admission for Kids is About to Drop at the GRAMMY Museum

Free admission for kids is about to drop! Photo by Rebecca Sapp for the GRAMMY Museum

The GRAMMY Museum is a cornerstone of DTLA and a must-visit for audiophiles. Music lovers can explore pursuing a career in the music industry, see historical musician artifacts, and delve into the rich history of iconic music milestones. 

There’s no better place than LA to house the GRAMMY Museum. Los Angeles is full of music industry history and continues to be a city where many musicians start their careers. From the Sunset Strip to Hollywood, LA has fueled generations of creativity across music genres. The next generation of inspiring music professionals will soon be able to visit the GRAMMY Museum for free.  

For more free fun, check out free things to do indoors in Los Angeles, and bookmark these free museum days for kids in LA. Plus, check out our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids, and our Museum Guide for Kids in LA and Orange County

20 Free Online Games for Kids | No Download Games Safe for Kids

Screen time doesn't have to be a solo activity with these free, safe (no download) online games for kids to play with friends.

Fun and free online games for kids are a great way for kids to stay connected with friends and family who live far away. 

These games make it easy for children to engage in educational and entertaining activities designed specifically for them. They offer interactive and educational content to children, helping them build confidence and develop skills while having fun. The FREE educational games on our list, which are tried and tested by our own kids, provide a wide variety of interactive, engaging, and educational experiences for children.

Here are the best free online games for kids who want to play games together even when they’re miles apart. These free online games for kids have no downloads, subscriptions, or even payment! Just click the link and you’re good to go. 

Looking for more online fun? Check out 7 games like Wordle for kids and so much more in our Online Guide for Family Fun.

22 Best Lunar New Year Celebrations and Parades in NYC for Families

The Better Chinatown Society hosts its annual Lunar New Year Parade on Sunday, February 16. Photo by Bob Dea

Lunar New Year is one of our favorite winter celebrations in New York City. Although the holiday is often referred to as Chinese New Year, many Asian nations celebrate Lunar New Year. In 2025, the holiday falls on Wednesday, January 29, and city kids can mark this cultural holiday with family-friendly celebrations citywide, from Chinatown's firecracker ceremony to a Lunar New Year celebration at the Queens Botanical Garden and the spectacular New York City Lunar New Year Parade and Festival on Sunday, February 16.

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in New Jersey

Kids eat free beginning at 4pm each afternoon at most IHOPs. Photo courtesy of IHOP

Looking for New Jersey restaurants where kids eat free? Read on for our list of eateries with freebie kids' meals throughout NJ. 

Who says there’s no such thing as a free meal? Restaurants up and down New Jersey offer free kids' meal promotions nearly every night of the week. 

Check out some of these New Jersey restaurants where kids eat free.

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