Let the Games Begin! 15 Winter Olympics Party Ideas for Kids

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This torch lights up your taste buds! And it's pretty darn cute. The perfect snack for watching the Opening Ceremonies.

In addition to being incredibly cool and thrilling—flips off the halfpipe! football-field-length ski jumps! a sport actually named skeleton!—the Winter Olympics offer a time to come together with family and friends and feel pride in our country's athletes. Most importantly, in the Olympic spirit, the Games allow us to connect with other cultures. I say that calls for a celebration of Olympic proportions! 

Here are 15 ideas for a kid-centered Winter Olympics party; we’ve chosen simple, inexpensive, and fun ways to get together and celebrate the excitement of the Olympics, cultural understanding, wintertime, and family time. And they don't have to be for a party— these are fun snacks for watching the games, cool crafts for any winter day, and fun games families can play, too!

Tickled Pink! See the Playful New Art Popping Up in Flatiron Beginning Today

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Just when it seems the dreariness of winter has taken hold of the city, along comes a pop of playfulness and color gracing the rooftops and plazas of the Flatiron District and NoMad neighborhoods.

Mr. Pink lands in the district today, bringing a FREE public art trail of 10 illuminated inflatable sculptures from French artist Philippe Katerine to the area. The naked, cartoon-like, bubblegum-pink sculptures range from 9-16 feet tall, creating a whimsical, snapshot-worthy moment for visitors and encouraging passersby to linger and discover all the fun in the neighborhood.

Read on for more details on where to find these whimsical installations, which remain on display through the end of February.

MLK Weekend 2026 in Atlanta: 19 Best Things To Do With Kids

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Join Halcyon for a special and free MLK Kids Club Day (pantry item donations encouraged) on Monday! Photo courtesy of Halcyon

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Families can enjoy MLK weekend with many options for quality time and fun! Atlanta is the proud birthplace of Dr. King and the MLK Day celebrations are abundant for our city. Atlanta families honor his legacy by volunteering as part of the MLK National Day of Service and attending MLK parades and events in Buckhead, Atlanta, Acworth, Lawrenceville, and more cities. If your kids haven't had the pleasure of ice skating this season (or want to do it again), this is the final weekend at many outdoor rinks, including Atlantic Station, Sandy Springs, and Avalon. 

MLK Weekend 2026 in Los Angeles: 17 Best Things To Do With Kids

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Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with parades and events all around the city. Photo courtesy of the Kingdom Day Parade

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this long MLK weekend? From parades to civil rights activities and more, here are our top picks for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'What are you doing for others?'" MLK Day of Service events, such as Big Sunday's 14th Annual MLK Day Clothing Drive & Community Breakfast and the LA Works MLK Day Volunteer Festival 2026, give families a chance to spend a day giving back in honor of Dr. King's memory and in support of our fellow Angelenos. 

Additionally, Lunar New Year observances in the Southland offer opportunities for reflection and renewal. Families can ring in the Year of the Horse at the Rancho Cucamonga Lunar Festival and enjoy the all-ages The Wallis Family Fest: Lunar New Year.

MLK Weekend 2026 in Orlando: 25 Best Things To Do With Kids

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Discover artwork, dazzling entertainment, and palate-pleasing cuisine at the Epcot International Festival of the Art, which kicks off this weekend. Photo courtesy WDW

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Here's the scoop on the best family events in Orlando and the surrounding area this MLK weekend! Experience tributes to the civil rights icon in downtown Orlando, Groveland, Kissimmee, and Eatonville on Saturday; Winter Park on Sunday and Monday; and Ocoee, Oviedo, Apopka, and Winter Garden on Monday. It's the last weekend to enjoy the lights at the Asian Lantern Festival and the first weekend to kick off Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. Plus, delve into Scottish culture at the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games in Winter Springs, enjoy a Star-Spangled Celebration in St. Cloud, and indulge in the Get Hook'd on Lake Monroe Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival in Sanford. Discover details on these weekend events and more below!

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