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!

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 .

Listen Up! Free Admission for Kids is About to Drop at the GRAMMY Museum

Free admission for kids is about to drop! Photo by Rebecca Sapp for the GRAMMY Museum

The GRAMMY Museum is a cornerstone of DTLA and a must-visit for audiophiles. Music lovers can explore pursuing a career in the music industry, see historical musician artifacts, and delve into the rich history of iconic music milestones. 

There’s no better place than LA to house the GRAMMY Museum. Los Angeles is full of music industry history and continues to be a city where many musicians start their careers. From the Sunset Strip to Hollywood, LA has fueled generations of creativity across music genres. The next generation of inspiring music professionals will soon be able to visit the GRAMMY Museum for free.  

For more free fun, check out free things to do indoors in Los Angeles, and bookmark these free museum days for kids in LA. Plus, check out our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids, and our Museum Guide for Kids in LA and Orange County

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