20 Best Kids' Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in New Jersey

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Attractions at Morganville's Play Big Zone include arcades games and a 2,000-square-foot obstacle course.

New Jersey's biggest and best indoor play spaces bring some major wow factor. We've put together a roundup that includes NJ spots where you can tackle a ninja warrior-style obstacle course, play laser tag, climb through play mazes, bounce on inflatables and trampolines, play arcade games, scale rock walls, and even go roller skating or bowling.

While most of these spots aren't specifically geared toward the smaller set, all have areas or times set aside just for them.

Read on to find out which fun zones made the cut, and for even more options, check out our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces in New Jersey.

24 Best Kids' Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in NYC

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Brooklyn's Flying Apple offers action-packed fun for kids of all ages.

With winter's chill here, an indoor play space in NYC may be just the thing to get out some winter wiggles. To that end, we present this list of the 24 best indoor playgrounds in New York City. So, when it gets too cold to explore one of New York City's top playgrounds, consider taking your fun inside. A word to the wise: Many of these indoor play spaces in NYC require reservations for playtime, so plan your fun in advance.

We've got plenty more ideas to entertain kids in our Guide to Indoor Activities, plus fun seasonal happenings in our Winter Fun Guide.

Vancouver With Kids: 33 Best Things To Do in Vancouver, BC

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Take North America's largest aerial tram to the top of Grouse Mountain. Photo courtesy of Destination Vancouver/Devin Manky

Vancouver, British Columbia is one of Canada’s most ethnically diverse and densely populated cities; the crown jewel of the country's west coast. Less than an hour by car from the US border, Vancouver is the gateway to the Pacific Rim and draws visitors from all over the world.

But it’s not just Vancouver's location that makes people flock there. It's also the stunning backdrop of mountains, temperate weather, and world-class amenities. With a favorable exchange rate in Canadian dollars, free public parks, and an easy-to-navigate public transportation system, Vancouver offers great value and seemingly endless and unforgettable experiences.

Here are the 33 best things to do in Vancouver, BC with kids, from the famous Vancouver Aquarium to family-friendly Vancouver hotels. Find more great Canadian cities to visit, including Toronto and Montreal, in our Canada Family Travel Guide.

20 Best Things To Do in DC with Kids February 2026, According to Mommy Poppins Editors

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Marvel at over 130 LEGO sculptures at The Art of the Brick. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters

It might be the shortest month in the calendar, but February is bursting with family fun, including celebrations of Groundhog Day, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents Day, and Black History Month. Here are my favorite events and activities in DC this month for kids.

This month, Valentine's Day and Presidents Day fall on the same long weekend! Make it an extra special one—do some Valentine's Day Science at Hidden Oaks Nature Center on Saturday, then take advantage of Free Mount Vernon Admission on Monday. I can vouch for both of those places!

Free Lunar New Year events are abundant, including the big DC Lunar New Year Parade. There are also plenty of ways to celebrate Black History Month, including at Black History Month Family Day at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring.

Finally, forget Punxsutawny Phil—Potomac Phil will let us know if we'll have an early spring or six more weeks of winter at Groundhog Day at Dupont Circle Park.

My Top 5 Events This Month, At a Glance

  • My Favorite Free Event: DC Chinese Lunar New Year Parade
  • Can't-Miss Event for Disney Fans: Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto
  • Where to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Fairfax City Chocolate Lovers Festival
  • Theater the Whole Family Will Love: Little Theatre of Alexandria: School of Rock
  • Coolest Hidden Gem Activity: Special Opening of Josiah Henson Museum and Park

More picks for every age, interest, and neighborhood below…

Best Things To Do with Kids in Orlando in February 2026, According to MP Editors

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Discover vibrant artwork, dazzling entertainment, and palate-pleasing cuisine at Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. Photo courtesy of WDW

Celebrate Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras, Presidents Day weekend, and more this month—there is plenty to love about February! Don’t miss our favorite things to do in Orlando with kids in February!

Discover amazing kid-friendly events in Orlando this February! Experience the magic at the theme parks with Epcot's International Festival of the Arts, Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras, Ninjago Weekends at LEGOLAND, and SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival. Enjoy classic carnival fun with rides and fair treats at the Oviedo Mall Carnival, Osceola County Fair, Eustis Georgefest, Florida Strawberry Festival, and the Central Florida Fair. Plus, take advantage of free events like Sanford Mardi Gras, Avalon SpringFest, Paws in the Park, and Pine Castle Pioneer Days Festival.

And that’s just the start! We’re constantly updating our Orlando Events Calendar with even more exciting activities, so be sure to check back often.

Best Things To Do with Kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in February 2026, from MP Editors

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Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Hudson River Museum this month. Photo courtesy of the museum

Whether sending valentines or planning a Presidents Day weekend getaway, there is plenty to love about February in Westchester and the Hudson Valley!

Families can ring in the Year of the Horse with delicious food and dazzling performances at the Lunar New Year Celebration put on by the Westchester Association of Chinese Americans at SUNY Purchase. Or check out the All-New Wizard of Oz on Ice at Paramount Hudson Valley. 

Kids are also invited to celebrate Valentine's Day in a unique way at a Valentine's Day Party with Wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center in North Salem. And don't miss Teatown's annual Hudson River EagleFest in scenic Croton Point Park, which features birds of prey shows, heated tents with crafts, food trucks, and more family fun.

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