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Whether you have major travel plans this summer or just need a summer day trip from New Jersey to mix up your routine, road trips rock. These 30 summer day trips from New Jersey minimize the drive time and maximize the fun for families.

Gather fresh fruit at a pick-your-own farm, go swimming at a lake, hit the Jersey Shore's beaches and boardwalks, visit an amusement park, or maybe try something new off the beaten path. So pack your day bag and get ready to hit the road to one of our favorite summer day trips from New Jersey.

Need more inspiration? Check out our Summer Fun Guide for NJ Kids for even more ideas for family fun.

If you're looking for things to do on Father's Day in NYC, you've come to the right place. This year, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 16, and it's time to start scheming how to celebrate the dads, grandpas, and father figures in our lives. We've found 25 kid-and-dad-approved things to do in NYC that are sure your make Father's Day extra special.

If you're thinking about taking the Father's Day party outside the city, peruse our Guide to Day Trips or our Theme Parks Guide for more fun ideas.

Where should we go on vacation this summer? Whether you’re beach lovers, theme park goers, or outdoor adventurers, we’ve got the hottest summer spots for a family vacation, plus the best places to stay for an array of budgets—family-friendly hotels and resorts packed with on-site water parks, kids camps, oceanfront rooms, and more top-notch amenities.

We’ve partnered with Marriott Bonvoy, the free loyalty program that helps you earn rewards and get the best rates and benefits when you stay at any of their hotels, resorts, and villas across the globe. Choose from 10,000 properties from more than 30 hotel brands, designed to fit every traveler’s budget. Become a Marriott Bonvoy Member for free.

Wondering how to make the best paper airplane? Read on!

Paper airplanes combine lots of kids' favorite things: crafting, vehicles, science experiments, and throwing things. You also don't have to buy endless supplies or clean up paint, glue, or glitter to make them.

If your kiddo is new to making paper airplanes, it's best to start with a simple version. Then, they can experiment with more complicated paper airplane designs to see which flies the farthest or fastest or which can do the best tricks. Read on for paper airplane instructions for everyone from beginners to advanced plane-makers. Your kids will be on their way to making the best paper airplane in no time! 

For more free printable fun, we've got 100 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids in our roundup of our favorite 1000 Coloring Pages and Printable Activity Sheets for Kids.

A Long Island Ducks baseball game is a home run experience for the whole family. The minor league Long Island Ducks play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, where my kids were thrilled to attend their first-ever baseball game. 

The Ducks game delivers a memorable day or night of baseball magic and interactive activities for the little ones. Parents love the family time and stadium pricing that won't break the bank. 

Read on for all the family-friendly Long Island Ducks game details to plan an outing, which earns a spot on our list of Long Island’s top attractions to visit with kids.