Leprechaun Trap Ideas and Fun Tricks for Kids on St. Patrick's Day

A rainbow leading to a pot of gold is the perfect bait to trap a Leprechaun!

These leprechaun trap ideas will help you catch St. Patrick's Day's famous little mascot while he's causing mischief! Or, you can make a memorable St. Patrick’s Day for kids by staging a silly leprechaun prank. We’ve rounded up ten festive, funny tricks to try out at home or in the classroom.

And if you’re looking to trap the sneaky little guy, we’ve also compiled five creative leprechaun trap ideas. Remember, leprechauns are master escape artists, but they do sometimes leave a treat or surprise behind...

Check out our other super cute St. Patrick's Day activities, like this shamrock craft or rainbow on a stick treats. Plus we've got crafts and activities to do at home all spring long with 100 awesome kids' crafts and more boredom-busting fun you can have at home.

Best Things To Do at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Take a nature walk on the half-mile trail around Cedar Run.

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in South Jersey is a peaceful nature sanctuary on the edge of the unique New Jersey Pinelands ecosystem. This large, non-profit nature center sprawls over 171 acres and is a great place for family fun. My family loves to visit in all seasons to romp in nature and enjoy the many different animals. 

On weekends the nature center can be bustling with families and birthday parties, but you don’t have to walk far into the woods along a picturesque trail to find some solitude. The trail runs in a loop crossing over a creek, through the wildlife viewing area, and along a bridge over a pond surrounded by evergreen trees. Dozens of animals native to New Jersey call Cedar Run home.

Be sure to check out our rundown of New Jersey nature centers and other great activity ideas in our Outdoor Activities Guide for New Jersey Kids

The "New Bruce": Kid-Friendly Changes to Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT

The "New" Bruce Museum in Greenwich has even more exhibition space for science and art.

Situated in gorgeous Greenwich, the Bruce Museum has long been a magnet for Fairfield-area families. But parents will be thrilled to know that the Bruce is bigger, better, and way kid-friendlier. The New Bruce Museum Grand Opening–Sunday, April 2, 2023–features free admission for visitors along with festivities. The week leading up to the grand opening will include special celebrations. Exciting renovations began in 2019. These transformed the main gallery space to focus on hands-on science exhibits. Other exciting changes include an update to the Art Wing. And most exciting of all, there's a brand-new Education Wing devoted to interactive children's programming. Read on for more exciting details about the "New Bruce" and see our Connecticut Museum Guide for more enriching day-trip ideas.

25 Creative Ways To Celebrate Pi Day With Kids

There's nothing like pie on Pi Day! Photo by Mommy Poppins

Of course, you celebrate Pi Day with pie! But we've got loads of other activities and treats for celebrating this infinitely fun mathematical holiday. Why is Pi Day celebrated on March 14? The circumference of a circle divided by its diameter is always the same number: Pi, aka 3.14159265...

On Pi Day, many restaurants across the US offer deals on all kinds of pie—pizza pie, cherry pie, pot pie, you name it. There are even events that celebrate Pi, pie, or other punny Pi-related things. We've gathered up some fun deals and activities to help you and your kids celebrate this unique math-centered holiday. And if your child happens to be celebrating a birthday on or near Pi Day, check out these 60 birthday freebies for kids, including a free slice of pizza pie from Sbarro's!

Indoor Playground La La Land Opens in Babylon

The indoor playground has plenty of play space. Photo courtesy of the venue

La La Land is Long Island's newest indoor playground for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. La La Land is warm and inviting, and little ones can explore, pretend, climb, slide and so much more in a safe environment built just for them. 

Check out our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces for Long Island Kids for other activity ideas, and find more great things to do with little ones in our Long Island Baby Guide and Preschooler Guide.

Best Things To Do in NYC with the Grandparents

Next time grandma and grandpa visit, take a stroll through Central Park. Photo courtesy of Central Park Conservancy

Searching for things to do when the grandparents visit? We're here to help. After all, no matter what you call grandma and grandpa, their visit means it's time to lay out the red carpet with picks for fun all-ages activities in NYC.

While snagging one of these over-the-top treats might be atop your kids' wish list of things to do with the grandparents, we've got plenty of other picks to spend a day showing off New York City to your very special visitors. Our top picks for things to do with visiting grandparents in NYC includes delving into history by visiting museums and other enriching destinations that highlight a variety of cultures, interests, and time periods, including the immigrant experiences so many American families share. 

Whether your kids' grandparents drop by all the time or are only able to visit once in a while, the next time they ask what to do with the kids, suggest one of these meaningful things to do in NYC and help the generations find common ground while having fun.

Best Zoo and Museum Summer Camps on Long Island

Budding marine biologists will learn about local ecology at the Long Island Maritime Museum's summer camps. Photo courtesy of the museum

There's no shortage of summer camps on Long Island for families. There are art summer camps, sports summer camps, and yes, even museum and zoo summer camps. Many of Long Island's science and nature museums offer summer camps and workshops, while a few farms also offer summer camps that allow children to get hands-on with animals. We've rounded up the best museum, zoo, and animal summer camps. These cool summer camp experiences cater to kids from ages 3 years to high school.

Looking for more on Long Island summer camps? Check out our Long Island Summer Camp Guide and Camp Directory, where you'll find our list of the best day summer camps in Nassau and Suffolk County, and can search by town or interest to find the right summer camp for your kid. 

Best Summer Camps in Philadelphia

Spend your summer with Sesame Rockwood Camps & Rockwood Adventures Teen Travel. Photo courtesy of the camp

We've found the best summer day camps for kids in the Philadelphia area.

With the warmer weather comes dreams of summer. Get ready by enrolling your kids in one of Philly's many day camps. We've rounded up some of the area's best traditional summer day camps, from the city, to the burbs, to South Jersey, where your kids can get fresh air, stay active, enjoy nature, and keep busy while school's out. 

For more summer camps in Philly, including sports camps and free and affordable summer camps, be sure to bookmark our Summer Camp Guide and Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town. 

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