Consider indoor batting cages with the summer heat in full swing (get it?!). Softball and baseball lovers and batting newbies alike will enjoy these awesome Orlando batting cages to cool off and hone their skills. Indoor batting cages are great ways for Orlando kids and teens to touch base with friends, parents, and even siblings! Cool off this summer and hit it out of the park with these awesome Orlando batting cages below.

Batting cages in Westchester and the Hudson Valley let you experience the particular summertime joy of the sound and the feel of a bat hitting a ball. The fun is not limited to warm weather, either, as there are indoor and outdoor batting cages to keep the hits coming all year round.

Read on for the top batting cages in the region, and check out our Guide to Sports in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for more stories like this.

We’ve put together this list of the best bowling alleys for Long Island families so that you can find a great bowling spot no matter where you live on LI. From bumpers and ramps for toddlers to glow-in-the-dark game nights for tweens and teens, each venue offers a little something extra.

Most of these bowling alleys also offer specials during school breaks and some have after-school youth bowling leagues. 

Find more fun family outings in our Guide to Indoor Fun and on our always-updated Event Calendar.

Whether your child already speaks two languages or you merely want to expand their intellectual horizons, dual-language preschools can help. These NYC preschools promote knowledge and language learning in one neat package. Lucky for us, NYC is packed with immersion preschools.

We've pulled together a sampling of immersion preschools in Brooklyn, the city's most populous borough. To find more preschools with dual-language programs or other preschool options, visit our NYC preschool directory.

From ballgames to escape rooms, amusement parks, and virtual-reality experiences, here are some of our favorite teen birthday party ideas in the San Francisco Bay area.

Whether you want to introduce the kids to an iconic activity or relive the glory days of your youth, a roller skating rink in Chicago or the suburbs is quite possibly one of the best ways to do it. These classic spots are also great for large birthday parties, scout field trips, and team outings. Good for an afternoon or weekend adventure, the Chicago area boasts an array of fantastic roller skating rinks.

Here’s a rundown of the best roller skating rinks near Chicago and the suburbs for kids, and don't forget your '80s outfit!