With August upon us and the start of a new school year looming, my kids and I are in a panic about all the fun, summery things to do in NYC we haven't yet crossed off our NYC summer bucket list.

Sure, we've had a lot of fun tooling around the city, enjoying our favorite local swimming pool, reigniting a love for some of the best playgrounds in NYC, chilling out with some kid-pleasing ice-cold treats, and soaking up all the FREE things to do in NYC with kids in the summer. But, there are plenty of great activities we haven't gotten to. So, we've crafted this list of 40 can't-miss activities to do before the school bell rings in September.

For more ideas from Brooklyn to the Bronx, and even at home, check out our Ultimate NYC Kids Summer Vacation Guide. Soon summer vacation will be a mere memory.

Your child's birthday party is a significant annual event. After all, the celebration allows your child to feel special, eat tons of delicious birthday cake, and receive lots of cool gifts. Hire an Atlanta birthday party entertainer to come to your home and make the event even greater!

Birthday party entertainers provide an easy way to amp up the celebration! We've listed birthday party entertainers who offer a wide range of options and themes, including clowns, magicians, princesses, music, art, science experiments, and much more. There's definitely an Atlanta birthday party entertainer destined for your child on his or her special day!

SEA LIFE Aquarium Florida officially opened at Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven, Florida this summer and offers families the chance to learn and explore about amazing underwater creatures. Featuring a unique theme-park-under-the-sea design, this SEA LIFE Aquarium location includes coral castles, carousel hideaways, and hotel-like spaces to keep living creatures safe and comfortable in their underwater habitats. Keep reading to take a sneak peek into this newly opened Orlando attraction!

Celebrate baby's first birthday at these baby-friendly spots in Los Angeles. 

Congratulations! You made it through baby’s first year, and now it’s time to celebrate. If you’re like me and totally not into hosting your child’s first birthday party at home (read: cleaning, shopping, cooking, decorating, hosting...cleaning again), don't worry.

The weather in LA is so beautiful that outdoor birthdays are possible nearly any time of year. If that's not your speed, the Southland boasts plenty of awesome indoor options as well. Here are 12 great spots of both varieties—from pricey to free, with one surprise at the end—to smash a cake and tire out the kiddos so everyone can go home and take a well-deserved nap.

For gift ideas for baby, shop at these hip baby stores in Los Angeles or splurge on going to Disneyland with baby. For more birthday inspo, check out our Birthday Party Ideas Guide for Los Angeles Kids. 

If there’s one thing all parents can agree on, it’s that having kids means you’ll be doing lots and lots of laundry. From the moment you bring them home until they’re tossing their socks on the floor of their rooms as teens, the piles of clothes, whether they’re dirty or clean, never go away. What if there was a way to (literally) lighten the load? A new on-demand laundry service has just come to North Texas, and if getting your laundry done is something you’d love to check off your to-do list permanently, NoScrubs could be the perfect fit.

Co-founder and CEO, Matt O’Connor, launched Instacart in Austin, so he’s no stranger to helping people make their busy lives easier. "Unfortunately, the laundry burden usually falls on moms. I grew up with a working mom who didn't have time to do the family's laundry. When people would come over, we would make sure to shut the laundry room door because the floor was covered in laundry waiting to be done," he says. 

Ready to celebrate your preschooler's big day but don't want to worry about setup, cleanup, or entertainment? No need to stress—the DC area is chock full of fun birthday party places for preschoolers and toddlers. Whether you want to have an indoor birthday party at a museum, play space, or art studio or an outdoor bash at a playground, zoo, or farm, there's something for little ones of all interests.

Here are 19 of our favorite birthday party places for preschoolers in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Find even more fun spots in our Kids' Birthday Party Places Guide for DC. Once you've got the location, our Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties will help you plan the perfect shindig. It's full of ideas for themes, cakes, gifts, and more!

The day is here: Your Philly baby is turning 1, and it's time for a kids' birthday party.

Family and friends are excited to celebrate this child who has grown and developed so much over 12 months. Your baby might even be walking by now, and it's a great time to get together, eat cake, and have fun. Celebrate this significant milestone for both parents and their little ones with these extra special kids' birthday party spots in and near Philadelphia.

For more birthday party ideas, be sure to browse through our Birthday Party Guide for Philly kids. 

Pick a bouquet, snap a family photo, or get lost in a giant sunflower maze in CT.