Make the most of summer with these fun family activities before school starts! 

End summer 2025 with a bang and fun things to do around CT before school starts!

Level up your family fun with the top arcade spots in Chicago.

It's not too soon to start thinking about next year! School calendars for the largest school districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for the 2025-2026 school year are below, and you'll want to bookmark the page now for reference—especially when planning family vacations or booking summer camps (you know they'll fill up quickly!). Follow the links for each district below for details on school holidays and semester breaks, as well as to stay up-to-date on any last-minute changes from your local district.

Swamp boat rides offer an exciting family adventure to explore native wildlife and vegetation! While the Florida Everglades are a few hours from Orlando by car, the gateway to the Everglades is in Central Florida's backyard, and only accessible by thrilling airboat rides. Orlando is fortunate to have a variety of airboat and alligator tours, each specializing in specific swamp boat experiences to give the adventure of a lifetime.

Find out which arcades are best for small kids, school-aged kids, and teens.

Mini golf is a family-friendly activity that has withstood the test of time! Mini golf near Atlanta is always a reliable outing that's part entertainment, part sport, and all fun! Mini golf courses run the gamut of themes, from pirates and carnivals to monsters and dinosaurs, and some even include glow in the dark mini golf. Indoor mini golf in Atlanta features creative settings and blessed air conditioning; outdoor mini golf offers colorful themes and space to spread out. And regardless of your age, there's something strangely exhilirating about holding those tiny golf pencils, right?!

Summertime in the DC area brings the HEAT! Luckily, we have an array of ways to cool off in the water, including swimming pools, splash pads, and water parks. A classic but often overlooked option, however, is creek play! A favorite pastime in our family, creek play is a great way to beat the heat that requires less planning or production than some of the above options, which is a win in my book.

Playing in creeks offers children a unique blend of physical, sensory, and imaginative experiences that support healthy development. There is nothing quite like splashing through shallow water, turning over stones, and observing insects, minnows, and other creatures in their natural habitat.

Here are 15 of the best places for creek play in the DC area, where kids can splash, wade, and explore safely. Our Washington, DC Kids Summer Guide has even more fun ways to beat the heat.