Fun birthday party venues only found in Chicago.

Warm weather is here, and it’s time to kick the winter blues to the curb and start planning those spring and summer birthday parties. Party planning can be a hassle, but there are so many options in the area for great outdoor fun. A fine weather birthday is the perfect excuse to do something exciting and new outside. We’ve rounded up some really fun (and easy) spots to host a birthday party for active kids who love the outdoors.

Want to visit one of the best children's museums in the US? How about the World's Largest Toilet or Robert Indiana's original LOVE statue? They're all located in and around Indianapolis, Indiana, making it the perfect place for a weekend getaway or a longer vacation with kids. 

We visited Indianapolis and nearby Brown County on a four-day trip over spring break. We were thrilled to find that there were things to do for kids as young as two or as old as 12, as well as both indoor and outdoor excursions

Here are our favorite things to do with kids in Indianapolis, Indiana, including kid-friendly Indianapolis hotels and restaurants. Visit our Midwest Family Vacation Guide for more fun midwestern cities to visit with kids!

Explore all the fun in store at New England's Great Wolf Lodge locations!

Get out of the house but stay in the AC at a trampoline park. 

Nestled just south of Atlanta, Peachtree City is the kind of place that feels like it was made with families in mind. With its charming small-town vibe and modern amenities, it’s a community where front porches still matter, neighbors know each other by name, and kids can safely ride bikes to school, or better yet, take a golf cart! Peachtree City, Georgia is famous for its 100+ miles of paved multi-use paths, perfect for walking, jogging, and yes, cruising around in golf carts (a favorite pastime for families). Peachtree City offers a wide range of family friendly activities and endless memories —it has a small town feel with a big heart for tradition and local events!

Living in New York City can often mean getting front-row tickets to some of the most iconic NYC movie locations. The city's streets serve as a backdrop to many famous movie and television moments, and exploring these New York film sights as a family can be a fun way to relive the excitement of your favorite family movies and TV shows.

Many of these iconic filming locations in New York are close to top NYC attractions—or they are attractions in their own right. Whether you're a local, or visiting from out of town, these NYC movie locations make for a fun diversion and provide the perfect backdrop to snap an only-in-New York family photo. We've found destinations from the big screen, like Ghostbusters, to the small screen, including Friends, and more recent hits, too.

Virginia Beach is a perennial favorite getaway for East Coast families and travelers, beloved for its sandy oceanfront and three-mile-long boardwalk. The beach and Atlantic surf have kept kids entertained for ages.

The length of the beach in Virginia Beach translates into always being able to find a spot for your towel and umbrella, even at the height of summer, and the decidedly G-rated atmosphere in Virginia's largest city means there's plenty of family-friendly activities and spirit. With hotels that accommodate a range of budgets, no-frills eateries, and free entertainment, Virginia Beach is a top pick for families craving a beach vacation. 

Here’s what to do, where to eat, and where to stay in Virginia Beach with kids. Check out our Guide to Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for DC Kids for more great places to visit, including nearby Williamsburg, Virginia.