Celebrate Lunar Festival, UCF FanFest, Oakland Heritage Day, and More Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

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SeaWorld Orlando's Just for Kids Weekend is a great time to connect children with watery fun! Photo by 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!

Still haven’t made it to the Illuminate Lantern Festival at Aquatica? This Friday is your last chance! Plus, it’s the first weekend of SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival. The fun doesn’t stop there; catch the Orlando FamilyFest at Dezerland Park, head to UCF for a Baseball & Softball FanFest as well as a Basketball Block Party, visit Luminary Park for the Celebrate Lunar Festival, or venture to Oakland for the annual Oakland Heritage Day. All this and more below!

Hooray LA!, AMA Motorcross, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

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Hooray LA! is coming to Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Photo courtesy Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

The forecasts are predicting sunny weather for this weekend in Los Angeles, and with that, America's weathercaster Al Roker brings his new PBS Kids series, Weather Hunters, to the Natural History Museum. The Year of the Horse has arrived at Disney California Adventure, so prepare to fill your belly with Disney spins on bao, tteokbokki, japchae noodles, phở dip, milk tea, and more. Don't forget to pose with Minnie and Mickey in their Asian-inspired outfits!

Kids can be entertained by Bob Baker's latest show, Hooray LA, dance up a storm at Debbie Allen Dance Academy's Dance Free Day, or watch AMA Motocross riders race for the finish line at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. 

We Tried Times Square’s New Interactive Games—Here’s Who They’re Best For

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With lights, buzzers, nametags, and a real-life host, The Great Big Game Show feels like a live production! Photo courtesy of The Great Big Game Show

New York City is no stranger to immersive entertainment—from Broadway shows and museums to pop-ups and interactive experiences. Families looking for hands-on, high-energy fun that's completely new and different now have a reason to head to Times Square. Two major attractions—The Great Big Game Show and The Escape Game—have officially opened inside the iconic Brill Building, bringing next-level, tech-enabled play right into the heart of Midtown.

Built side-by-side, these million-dollar game environments blend cinematic set design, intuitive technology, and group-friendly challenges that feel part game show, part adventure. It’s a fresh way for families and friends to play together, especially if you’re looking to break out of the usual tourist loop.

For more Times Square fun, check out our list of what to do beyond the usual tourist spots and our picks for the best Times Square restaurants for families.

The Best VR Arcades in New Jersey for Kids

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New Jersey's best VR arcades, like Oasis VRX in Holmdel, offer an immersive gaming experience.

We love a good family day out, but now that the kids are getting older, the struggle is real. It’s so much harder to find an exciting spot that gives good vibes to my teen, hits with my younger kids, and doesn't leave us parents just standing on the sidelines. 

My kids have been craving a fresh experience lately. And I think I’ve officially found the holy grail: NJ virtual reality (VR) arcades. VR arcades for NJ kids are the perfect way to get everyone—even teens—excited for a family day.

Read on for our guide to the top VR arcades throughout New Jersey, and, for more indoor fun, be sure to check out our stories on NJ's best trampoline parks, indoor water parks, and bowling alleys. 

Best Cheap Places to Eat in NYC for Kids & Families (Under $10!) — Recs From Locals

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The Dram Shop serves up kid-pleasing eats in a family (and wallet) friendly atmosphere. Photo courtesy of Dram Shop

Eating out can be a fun family experience, but it can also become stressful—and expensive—quickly. That’s why we surveyed local parents to find the most delicious and affordable restaurants in NYC.

This list includes some popular spots and a few hidden gems. Each restaurant offers kid-approved meals for less than $10—plus reasonable, appetizing options for hard-working parents ready to let someone else be the short-order cook for a night. Bonus: Many of these restaurants offer FREE kids’ meals with a paying adult.

For more advice from frugal NYC locals, check out our list of free and cheap activities and tips for saving money across the city.

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