Elf the Musical, Holiday Celebrations, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

Head to the Fox Theatre to see Elf the Musical this weekend! Photo by Evan Zimmerman, courtesy of The Fox

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

As Atlanta kids cheer for the beginning of winter break, families will have plenty of opportunities to experience holiday fun. Celebrate the last weekend of Hanukkah with Menorah lightings and events in Dunwoody, MariettaMidtown, and more. Families can enjoy lots of holiday shows this weekend like Elf the Musical at The Fox! Attend one of several Nutcracker performances, including Southern Ballet's traditional The Nutcracker in Lawrenceville or Ballethnic Dance Company's Urban Nutcracker in Decatur.  Keep reading for even more things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

Kennedy Under the Stars, Holiday Celebrations, and More Festive Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

It's the final weekend to attend Oh What Fun! Lake Nona Holiday Festival and prove to Santa you've been nice! Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

It’s the final weekend before Christmas, and Central Florida is packed with festive family fun! If you’re looking for merry ways to celebrate, we’ve rounded up the best events to check out. Head to the Kennedy Space Center for Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition, experience the magic of Holiday Nights at Give Kids the World Village, and celebrate at the City of Longwood’s Chanukah Celebration. Plus, it’s your last chance to catch Gatorland's Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho-Down, Amber Brooke Farms Winter Fest, and Lake Nona's Oh What Fun! Holiday Festival. Keep reading for all the festive details!

MOFAD's New Exhibit Lets Families Go Behind the Cart—and Kids Love Every Bite

MOFAD's Street Food City explores the history of NYC's vending culture.

New York City’s street food scene is legendary—from hot dogs and pretzels to tamales, ice cream trucks, roasted nuts, and the halal carts that have become part of the city’s rhythm. But families who love exploring NYC’s food culture now have a brand-new way to dig in. Street Food City, a major new exhibition at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) in Dumbo, opened earlier this month, and it’s packed with hands-on discovery, big-kid appeal, and plenty of heart.

Street Food City invites families to step behind the cart and meet the people who’ve shaped NYC’s food landscape for centuries. It’s a thoughtful, sensory-filled exhibit perfect for curious eaters, budding historians, and kids who think a snack break is the best part of any outing. Afterward, you can enjoy food from several vendors at the Time Out Market nearby. For even more fun in the neighborhood, check out our list of 50 fun things to do in Dumbo with kids.

24 Best Winter Day Trips from New Jersey for Families

Check out ice skating, go-karts, bumper cars, and the marketplace at Newark Winter Village. Photo courtesy of Newark Winter Village

Freezing weather can lead to stir-crazy kids and parents, so we've pulled together this list of great winter day trips in and near New Jersey for families. My family is always up for a visit to the Liberty Science Center, Adventure Aquarium, or an indoor play center.

Other options include bundling up for a day of snow tubing or, if you're dreaming of summer, splashing the day away at an indoor water park. Whether your crew loves outdoor adventures or prefers indoor pursuits, read on to find the perfect winter activity for you from this list of two dozen winter day trips from New Jersey for families.

Find all our picks for seasonal fun in our Winter Fun Guide and bookmark our Day Trips Guide for all-seasons destinations.

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