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Messi, End of School Celebrations, and More Great Things to Do in Miami This Weekend With Kids

Submitted by Lindsey Scannell on Wed, 05/29/2024 - 8:30am

Channel your inner soccer superstar at The Messi Experience at Regatta Harbour. Photo courtesy of Fever Experiences

Here are some great, family-friendly things to do in Miami and South Florida for an awesome weekend of fun with the kids.

Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Wed, 05/29/2024 - 7:20am

Enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, and food at the Asian-American Heritage Celebration at Kensico Dam. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

We are kicking off June this weekend with lots of family-friendly festivals, including the Scarsdale Music Festival, the Tarrytown Craft, Food and Street Fair, and the zany UFO Fair in downtown Pine Bush.

This weekend is also the start of Juneteenth celebrations, including the Juneteenth Kickoff Festival at New Rochelle Boys & Girls Club.

Hamptons Pride Parade and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 05/29/2024 - 7:17am

Climb aboard a large model of Thomas the Tank Engine at the Long Island Children's Museum this weekend. Photo courtesy LICM

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Pride Month is here and June is coming up rainbows. Meander throughout Connetquot State Park during a rainbow lantern walk or participate in the Hamptons Pride Parade.

Elsewhere this weekend, have messy fun while getting in some fitness at the Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run. Plus, the interactive exhibit Our Backyard opens for the season this weekend at the Long Island Children's Museum.

Keep reading for more of the weekend's best kid-friendly events on Long Island.

West Cape May Strawberry Fest and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Wed, 05/29/2024 - 7:15am

Head down to Ort Farm's Strawberry Festival and enjoy animals, pony rides, cow train, food vendors, and strawberry picking. Photo courtesy of the farm

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

June is off to a berry tasty start with the kickoff of strawberry-picking season at events like West Cape May Strawberry Festival. Pride Month also debuts at Scotch Plains Pride in the Park.

Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend.

81 Best Free Fun Things To Do in NYC with Kids June 2024

Submitted by Drew Kristofik on Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:35pm

The Live at the Archway series brings tons of family-friendly entertainment to the Dumbo waterfront. Photo by Noemie Trusty

June marks the kick-off to the summer season and tons of fab, free things to do in NYC. From the Lower East Side's Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival to the Mermaid Parade on Coney Island, plus lots of Juneteenth and Pride events, we've found more than 80 family-friendly free things to do in NYC this June with kids.

25 Brain-Boosting Baby Games and Activities

Submitted by Vanessa Leigh on Tue, 05/28/2024 - 12:00pm

Black-and-white toys and books, like this Thremhoo foldout book, are the perfect first tummy-time playthings.

While you probably know that playing with your baby is an important way to boost their brain development, it's important to note that not all baby games are created equal. Certain activities, toys, books, and baby games do a better job than others of stimulating tiny brains, getting babies' creative juices flowing, and developing both fine and gross motor skills.

Here are 25 baby games that will keep little ones engaged and learning during tummy time, while sitting in their high chairs, or whenever you want to have some fun and give their growing brains a boost. See our Baby and Maternity Guide for all other things baby-related, from the best baby registry services to the best first birthday gifts.

MoMi Expands Access with Free Entry to New Public Plaza and Programming

Submitted by Hans Howe-Freiwald on Mon, 05/27/2024 - 3:11pm

Kids are drawn to the tech-filled installations in the Open Worlds exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image.

The Museum of the Moving Image has just debuted Open Worlds, a new initiative to expand access to the Queens culture spot that delivers on its promise of opening up a new world for museum patrons to relax and enjoy this local gem.

We recently checked it out and are sharing the details of our visit below. Find more cultural gems in our NYC Kids Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits.

55 Awesome Free Things To Do in DC This Summer With Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Marino... on Sun, 05/26/2024 - 12:00pm

Cool off at one of the area's many great splash pads this summer. Photo courtesy of Montgomery Parks

School's almost out, summer is unofficially here, and we're on a mission to keep kids busy and having fun all summer long without breaking the bank. Luckily, there are tons of free things to do in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia this summer with kids, from free outdoor movies to free swimming pools.

Here is a list of 55 free activities for kids and families in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. How many of these free things to do in DC can your family fit in before school starts again? And don't forget: we are constantly updating our event calendar, so keep checking back for more free things to do in DC this summer with kids.