Best Beach Clubs near NYC for Families

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Sunny Atlantic Beach Club on Long Island offers plenty of family-friendly fun. Photo courtesy of Sunny Atlantic Beach Club

Beach clubs offer a surefire way to add more relaxation to a summer staycation with kids. These local beach clubs in New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey all offer top-notch amenities for summer fun, like massive swimming pools, organized kids' activities including sports and arts and crafts—sometimes even a day camp—plus spas, restaurants, lounges and, of course, access to pristine private beaches, so you have plenty of space to spread out.

So, much as we love the idea of jetting off to an all-inclusive resort for a couple of weeks, these local beach clubs provide a closer-to-home alternative escape that lasts all summer long. These top picks for beach clubs near the New York City metro area will jumpstart your summer plans. Find more wet-and-wild seasonal fun in our Family-Friendly Guide to Beaches and Lakes.

Earth Day Events, Blueberry Festivals, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

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Join the Central Florida Zoo Earth Day celebration in North America. The Zoo will have interactive activities, crafts, and games that represent our love for the planet. Photo by the author

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

Join the Earth Day festivities this weekend in Central Florida, with events taking place in Downtown Orlando, St. Cloud, Sanford, and Maitland. Delight in everything blueberry at either Amber Brooke Farm's Blueberry Festival or the Orange City Blueberry Fest. And that's not all! Keep reading for additional exciting events taking place this weekend.

Earth Day Events, Unicorn World, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

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Treat your family to a magical, immersive experience with life-sized unicorns, an enchanted forest, & more at Unicorn World. Photo courtesy of Unicorn World

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! 

This Saturday is Earth Day and families celebrate our planet with free, fun events like Earth Day Fest in East Atlanta Village and Kids Day Decatur. We know lots of Unicorn fans are stoked about Unicorn World at Cobb Galleria Centre this weekend. Guests get to experience life-sized, animatronic unicorns up close, plus participate in Unicorn-themed arts and crafts, music, dancing, and more. No need for FOMO; tickets for Unicorn World are still available! 

Butter & Egg Days, Bug Day, and More Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend

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Step into culture at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo by Chad Kainz, via Flickr. (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. ​

This weekend is all about celebrating our beautiful Earth! The Bay Area has tons of super family-friendly events with so many opportunities to learn a thing or two about protecting our environment. Build a bike at Earth Day SF, dive deep into the world of whales at Whalefest in Pacifica, and check out the Insect Olympics at Bug Day at the Randall Museum. The beloved Butter & Egg Days parade also marches through Petaluma.   

Running with Kids: Top Family-Friendly Races in NYC

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NYC hosts many kids'fun and competitive runs throughout the year. Photo courtesy Ronald McDonald House's Fun Run

Staying active is incredibly important for healthy development in kids, and getting kids running provides great exercise and cardio. From fun runs to themed races, NYC offers many kids running opportunities where children and parents can lace up their sneakers and pound the pavement together. Whether you and your family are seasoned runners or you're just looking to get your kids running, these races and runs are the best kid-friendly options in NYC. Of course, many of these kids running events in the spring and summer when the weather warms up, but there are kids' races year-round. Check out our favorite kids running picks below and find more ways to keep kids active in our NYC Kids' Guide to Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones.

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