Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

At Moe's Southwestern Grill, kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Looking for Westchester and Hudson Valley restaurants where kids eat free? Read on for our list of eateries with freebie kids' meals throughout the region. 

Dining out is a fun family outing that also provides a much-needed break from cooking, but it can get expensive! Luckily, plenty of local restaurants offer free or discounted food for kids to make meals more affordable.

Whether you are looking for large chain restaurants or local eateries, we’ve rounded up a fantastic list of restaurants where kids eat free, or close to it, in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Read on to figure out where to head for dinner tonight, and check out our Free Guide to find tons more money-saving tips and fun, FREE things to do with the kiddos!

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Long Island

Kids eat free at participating IHOPs beginning at 4pm each afternoon. Photo courtesy of IHOP

Looking for a free meal on Long Island? There is such a thing! Kids eat free on certain days at these family-friendly Long Island restaurants. Skip the prep, cooking, and cleanup and plan a fun meal adventure the whole family will enjoy. 

From pizza to pasta, pub fare to ethnic dishes, fast food to table service, we've rounded up a list of restaurants across Nassau and Suffolk counties with great deals where kids eat free. Promotions change, so be sure to look at the restaurant websites or call ahead of your visit.

For more meal ideas, check out our top picks of Family-Friendly Themed Restaurants on Long Island and our Guide to Kid-Friendly Restaurants on Long Island. Bon appétit!

MLK Weekend 2026 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: 15 Best Things To Do With Kids

Learn more about snow at Teatown Reservation's Snow Stories. Photo courtesy of the event

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

MLK weekend is upon us and packed with family-friendly fun, from a Free DJ Skate Party at the Palisades Center to lots of outdoor nature programs, including Raptors of the World at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center and Winter Bird Feeder Making at Lasdon Park and Arboretum. 

On Monday, kids can honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by posting on the Dream Wall and learning about his legacy in the Book Nook at the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum. Or the whole family can get out and volunteer during the MLK National Day of Service at multiple locations throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

MLK Weekend 2026 in New Jersey: Best Things To Do With Kids

Celebrate MLK weekend in New Jersey with free interactive workshops and enriching service projects honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

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

The first long weekend of 2026 kicks off with a celebration on ice and concludes with a day of service and legacy. The weekend gets off to an icy start with Pier Village's free Ice Festival, complete with an ice sculpture demonstration and other wintry fun. Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there are service opportunities for all ages in Scotch Plains, Princeton, and Summit, among others.

Read on for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!

MLK Weekend 2026 in New York City: Best Things To Do with Kids

Pay homage to the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a celebration at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Photo by Winston Williams

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this long MLK weekend.

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend in New York City offers plenty of opportunities to honor the man and his mission. Kids can check out the FREE BAM-hosted tribute to the Civil Rights leader, head to the Brooklyn Children's Museum for two days of service, storytelling and song, salute the Freedom Quilters of Gee's Bend at Wave Hill, or join a peace parade at CMOM.

Best Snow Tubing Near DC for Families in 2026

Glide down Massanutten Resort's 16 snow tubing lanes. Photo courtesy of Massanutten Resort

Snow tubing is the perfect way to have wintry family fun. Unlike skiing or snowboarding, there’s no skill required for snow tubing, so it’s the perfect introduction to winter sports for kids. Even toddlers can tube at some locations!

While there are plenty of places to go snow tubing near DC with children, I've compiled the best tried-and-tested local favorites for kid-friendly snow tubing. All of these tubing hills near DC are within a roughly three-hour drive, and some offering kiddie tubing hills, nighttime tubing with lights and music, and other winter activities like ice skating and skiing.

If your family can't get enough of the snow after tubing, there are plenty more ways to have winter fun with kids. Just check out our Winter Activities Guide for DC Kids, which includes our lists of fun outdoor ice skating rinks near DC and the best ski resorts in the US for family vacations. Stay warm!

Free Museums and Free Museum Days in Los Angeles

Explore an interactive Noah's Ark at the Skirball. Photo by Steve Cohn courtesy of Skirball Cultural Center

Free Museum Days in Los Angeles are ideal for a large family. Museum tickets add up fast—which gets particularly frustrating if you need a hasty retreat to avoid a meltdown. Los Angeles has some fantastic museums with free general admission every day of the year, including The Getty, California Science Center, and The Broad

As for the rest of them, many LA museums and gardens have monthly, or even weekly, free days or evenings, and we collected a list below for easy reference. Go ahead, bring the extended family, meet friends, or check out a place you have never been before—all for just the price of parking or Metro tickets. And if there's a meltdown? At least it's free. 

Remember, these are only the museums that require you to mark your calendar for the monthly free day. Los Angeles is filled with fabulous museums for kids that are free every day, and museums that are free up until a certain age. You'll find these, and more free adventures, in our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids.

Winter Magic Awaits at Domino Square, Home to the Newest Ice Skating Rink in NYC

The Domino Square ice rink has a small footprint, but its big-city views are impressive.

A new ice-skating rink with stunning riverfront views is drawing families to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Skate at Domino Park debuted in early December and offers ice skating fun through the middle of March. Situated atop of Domino Square, a newly completed section of Domino Park, the icy attraction is drawing families from both sides of the East River and beyond.

Read on for our full review of this brand-new ice skating rink in NYC and find more places to skate on our list of the best outdoor ice skating rinks in NYC .

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