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Grab your socks and take your summer to new heights. The Big Bounce America, officially the world’s largest bounce house, is bigger and bouncier than ever and landing back at Brooklyn's Aviator Sports complex during late summer 2021. Read on for the details on this can't miss summer activity because timed-entry sessions are selling quickly.
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Just when you thought California’s redwoods couldn’t be any more captivating, the new Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park Zoo opened this June, just in time for a summer family road trip up the coast. The Redwood Sky Walk is a series of bridges high in the sky that connect platforms in the trees, lifting visitors up for spectacular views and an up-close connection with the canopy. Read on for a peek at this new experience in the trees of Eureka.
Find more California family vacation ideas kids love in our California Family Travel Guide. We've also rounded up the coolest (affordable!) California vacation rentals for families, so you know where to stay as you explore.
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Why just stop and smell the roses when you can do so much more? The Philadelphia area is home to some of the most beautiful arboretums and gardens in the country, and many offer a slate of kids’ programming to complement the floral experience. From fairy-tale inspired woods to treetop rope climbs, scavenger hunts, koi feedings and more, you can easily get lost among acres of nature-inspired activities during a day with the fam at these places.
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Lack of fun-money doesn't have to keep families stuck inside and bored during the best season of the year: summer! For those on a budget, there are plenty of great places to visit right here in our state. This blockbuster list of free things to do in Connecticut has plenty of ideas for having fun while bonding and making memories during summer vacation.
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Amusement parks are a fantastic way to spend a summer day with the kids. But let's face it: between the price of admission, parking, food, and souvenirs, the cost really adds up—especially for large families. How can you save big at theme parks and water parks? For everything from discounted days to membership money-savers and more, here are our tips for scoring discounted admission at theme parks, amusement parks, and water parks across SoCal.
If you're looking for toddler-friendly options, check out our listing of the best amusement parks for toddlers.
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Start your engines and head to Deer Park's Tanger Outlets, where Dino Safari: A Drive-Thru Adventure has taken up temporary residence, unleashing more than 40 life-size predators. A trip down this prehistoric path is a roaring good fun for the whole family.
The budding paleontologists in your car will have plenty of giant moving dinosaurs to marvel at as you maneuver your mini-van through this Jurassic trail. Read on for our full review of the experience—and book tickets soon because it fades into extinction next month. Find more seasonal fun in our Summer Fun Guide.
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Invention, creativity, and a whole lot of color collide at the brand-new Crayola IDEAworks: The Creativity Exhibition, a fun interactive attraction presented by Epson and Crayola at the Franklin Institute. The exhibit celebrates ingenuity and highlights children’s creative strengths. We've teamed up with the sponsors to give away a grand prize trip package that includes a one-night stay at a Philadelphia downtown hotel, passes to see IDEAworks, and a suite of Crayola and Epson products that are sure to get the whole family's creative juices flowing.
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After a year of playing board games at home with the kids, how about taking them out to play a life-sized one this summer instead? Houstonopoly, a limited-time pop-up event in the Rice Village, is a tribute to the classic game of Monopoly with a local twist. Filled with Houston references, this attraction allows families to walk around a giant Monopoly board and admire displays representing Bayou City landmarks.
Roll the dice, work your way around the colorful squares, and take plenty of pictures while visiting iconic Houston sights in an air-conditioned room. Given that Houston temperatures can soar in the summer, consider adding Houstonopoly to your list of indoor places to enjoy when it’s just too hot to play outside.
