Mother's Day Weekend 2025 in New Jersey: Brunches and More Things To Do with Kids

Head to the Shore with mom to walk on the boardwalk or race on the go-karts at Casino Pier. Photo courtesy of Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

It's all fun and games this Mother's Day weekend as moms score free admission to amusement parks on Sunday, including Casino Pier and iPlay America. Plus, treat Mom to a weekend of food, music, and shopping at Asbury Park Spring Bazaar 2025 and more shopping and entertainment at the Creative Arts Festival in Lincroft

For delicious Mother's Day meals, check out our rundown of Mother's Day Brunch in Northern NJ and Mother's Day Brunch on the Jersey Shore.

Epic Universe Hotels: What to Expect at Universal Orlando's Newest Resorts

After a day at Epic Universe, lounge by the Lotus Pool at the Helios Grand Hotel.

Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe—an immersive new theme park that’s now one of the biggest (and most expensive) in the world—is finally open in Orlando. And so are its new adjacent hotels: Stella Nova, Terra Luna, and the Helios Grand! All three Orlando hotels are operated by Loews Hotels in partnership with Universal and boast a range of amenities, including the unbeatable proximity to Epic Universe.

Whether you want to sleep in a Viking bed or perhaps galactic-themed digs, you can’t really go wrong with any these Epic Universe resorts. We have the inside scoop on the newest and coolest hotels, adjacent to the epically wonderful new theme park in Orlando!

Peach Picking Near Atlanta: The Peach State Delivers on Peach Farms

Fill your basket with Georgia Peaches at Dickey Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm

Peach picking farms in Atlanta just makes sense — after all, Georgia is the Peach State! It seems every street has "Peachtree" in the name; heck, the fuzzy fruit even appears on our license plates! Peach picking in Atlanta occurs from mid-May to early August, though timing can be affected by issues regarding weather, crop health, etc. We're lucky to have access to great u-pick peach farms near Atlanta. Beyond peach picking, many Atlanta farms also offer entertaining, family-friendly.

Best Strawberry Picking and Strawberry Festivals in the Hudson Valley

Fishkill Farms in Hopewell Junction offers certified organic berries during its strawberry-picking season.

Strawberries from the supermarket or farmer's market are tasty, but going strawberry picking in the Hudson Valley is a springtime experience worth savoring with your family. Fortunately, plenty of farms for strawberry picking in the Hudson Valley offer not only strawberry picking but also other attractions that round out a visit.

Read on for our favorite local farms for strawberry picking in the Hudson Valley, and check out our Guide to Pick-Your-Own Farms in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, which includes our story on the region's best vineyards.

Explore Crystal Cove: Hollywood History and Beach Fun

Artists can't resist the scenic beauty of Crystal Cove.

Gorgeous Crystal Cove, roughly halfway between Laguna Beach and Newport, makes a great family day trip: From free guided nature tours, easy animal evidence scavenger hunts, and tours of the historic district to tidepool walks, science hikes, grunion runs, and movies on the beach, both parents and kids will find plenty to do.

If you’re lucky, you can extend the fun with an overnight stay in one of Crystal Cove’s 38 lovingly restored vintage beach cottages. But even a day trip here feels like a mini vacation. Read on for tips about how to book the ultra-popular cottages—plus suggestions for other places to stay and where to eat.

Crystal Cove is one of the best things to do in Orange County with kids and one of the 100 must-do things with kids on our Ultimate California Bucket List. If you crave more coastal views, check out our Beach Guide to Los Angeles and Orange County

Best Strawberry Picking Farms and Strawberry Festivals near NYC

Strawberry picking at Bishop Farms makes for a sweet day trip.

Strawberry picking season is one of our favorite milestones of the late spring and early summer. Picking your own strawberries makes the season even sweeter. As we move into the height of strawberry picking season, there are a slew of local farms for strawberry picking near NYC, and a visit makes for a great day trip.

Read on to discover more than a dozen strawberry picking farms all less than two hours from Midtown Manhattan. We've also found a handful of strawberry festivals celebrating the season's bounty. You'll find even more pick-your-own fun in our Guide to Family-Friendly Farms near NYC.

10 Fun Logic Puzzles and Games for Kids, With Answers [FREE, PRINTABLE]

We've got puzzles and answers, and even a way for you to write your own!

Logic puzzles have been popular for as long as we can remember, and they're a great way to have some fun with your kids while using your brain and staying away from a screen. Print out a few for a road trip, or play at home when you're trying to keep kids engaged and mentally active. My 9-year-old even started writing her own for her little brother!

Check out these fun logic puzzles to do with your kids today! They range in difficulty from the super easy to get young kids started, up to slightly more intricate ones for bigger kids. All are fun, free, downloadable printables—and we've even included a blank grid so you can create your own custom logic puzzles for and with your kids. Don't worry, we've included the answers, too.

For more free printable fun, we've got 100 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids in our roundup of our favorite 1000 Coloring Pages and Printable Activity Sheets for Kids.

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