Check out these iconic things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that everyone growing up in the area really must experience!

Westchester and the Hudson Valley offer a slew of family-friendly activities that add to their allure as a great place to raise kids or a day trip destination for nearby families. While some of these are well-known, iconic events, like the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, or seasonal staples, like Rye Playland, the region also boasts many lesser-known attractions. Whether you’ve recently moved to the area or have been living here for years, we’ve got a long list of the best things to do in the region with kids.

This list of 100 things to do in Westchester and Hudson Valley with kids before they grow up includes annual festivals, opulent mansion tours, holiday extravaganzas, essential delicacies, seasonal destinations, and more. We’ve done our homework, so you don’t have to! Some are seasonal, some are year-round, and all are worth trying!

Once you've checked these off, expand your horizons with our list of 100 Things To Do in New York State.

A visit to Long Island's North Fork is always a treat, and a stop at one of the local flower farms is a perfect summer adventure for the whole family. Horton's Flower Farm in Mattituck is a cute, interactive spot for nature-loving kids who appreciate flowers. My kids had a blast at their first experience hand-picking flowers on the farm, and they can't wait to pick more beautiful bouquets soon! 

Read ahead for all the details to plan your visit to Horton's Flower Farm this summer. For more summer adventures, check out our Long Island Kids Summer Guide and our 2025 Epic Bucket List of Things To Do on Long Island with Kids. 

Check out these iconic things to do in New York City with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that every native New Yorker really must experience!

The number of family-friendly happenings in New York City on any given day is enough to overwhelm most parents. Our city plays host to top-notch museums for kids, creative play spaces and indoor playgrounds, amazing parks and playgrounds, and even amusement parks, all of which pump out fun children's programming year-round.

Yet, every year, our kids grow up on us a little more. They age out of one activity after another, whether it's storytime at the library, riding a favorite carousel, or just needing to hold our hand as they cross the street. That's why we're focused on finding ways to take advantage of all the amazing things to do in New York City with kids, creating meaningful memories as we go. I created this "life list" of all the things I want to experience with my kids before they grow up. It's not just the stuff that is fun to do, but also the stuff I think will be important to do with them—things that will shape them and be formative in their experience as little New Yorkers. We're also big fans of FREE fun in NYC, so we included as many FREE things to do in NYC as possible!

Without further ado, enjoy this list of 100 things to do in NYC with kids, whether you're a local or a visitor trying to experience the very best of our city. Now, off I go to wring every drop of goodness from the damp, dirty rag that is New York City.

There is so much for families to love about Myrtle Beach, a vacation resort on South Carolina's Atlantic coast. Nicknamed the Grand Strand because of its 60-mile stretch of gorgeous beaches, this area is known as a sunny surf-side retreat and a golfer's paradise

But while the natural beauty of the coastline and the premier golf courses don't disappoint, there's also a ton of fun to be had off the sand (and the green). Myrtle Beach has lots of interactive museums, animal adventures, shopping destinations, and kids' activities for all ages. Add to that some great restaurants (particularly if you love seafood or barbecue) and hotels with unique amenities and you've got yourself an awesome family vacation.

Here are 32 things to do in Myrtle Beach with kids, from the popular Myrtle Beach Boardwalk to family-friendly Myrtle Beach resorts and hotels. Our Southern US Family Travel Guide has more great places to visit down south, including other South Carolina cities like Charleston and Columbia.

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Dinosaurs maintain a powerful hold on kids from across the (prehistoric) ages! From Jurassic Park movies popping up across the decades, Yoshi helping Mario through his quests, or even a big purple guy showing us how to be a better person, kids LOVE dinosaurs. We've created an Orlando guide for dinosaur-loving kids (and parents) who love these Mesozoic monsters—check out our fave places to take Orlando kids who love dinosaurs!