The whole family will have a blast at this mall (even if they all want to pick their own activities!) What does your checklist for a family trip look like? Looking for something indoor? Check. Looking for something fun? Check. Looking for something exciting? Check. Looking for something kid friendly? Check. Looking for something teen…
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New Indoor Family Fun Ideas in NY
Staying Local For Winter Break? These indoor activities in and around NYC to keep the whole family happy! Some new ideas, below. Are you staycation-ing this winter break? Looking for family-friendly activities beyond bowling and the pizza store? Let’s explore! See this post for our NJ-based post on Indoor Family Fun. Brooklyn Sluggers Batting Cages Get…
Indoor Family Fun In and Around Central NJ
Rainy or cold? If you want to have fun indoors in the greater Lakewood area, here’s our master list of things to do with kids. The kids are home and you want to have some fun together out of the house, but perhaps the weather is just not so inviting. If you’re in the Lakewood,…
What to Do At American Dream
There’s tons of family-friendly activities, unique experiences, and extraordinary entertainment, all in one convenient location. UPDATED FOR 2024 Waterpark, ice rinks, game rooms, thrill rides. American Dream has enough activities to do for a few days and you may have to visit countless times, just to experience it all. Plus, there are new attractions opening…
How to Plan Your Kosher Panama Vacation
Panama offers the best of all worlds – shuls, kosher food, city life, a beach vacation, plus fascinating things to do and see! Being that I was born and raised in Panama, I’m lucky enough to get weekly messages, emails and texts from friends and even people whom I’ve never met asking me questions about…
Where to Go & What to Do in Monsey, New York
You don’t have to go far to have a trip full of lots of activities and beautiful sights. Not always is an exotic destination the answer to vacation. Sometimes a change of scenery (literally and figuratively:) At times a light vacation or staycation is in order. As a Monsey native, I am privy to some…
Solo Summer Outings with Your Kids
Think it’s intimidating to take all your kids out by yourself? It may be, but it’s worth it. The weather is nice and the kids are out of school. It is time to get outside and have some fun with the kids! Many times though, if you want to have fun with the kids, you…
Midwinter Fun for Tweens and Young Teens – Including the Boys
Staycation activity planning can be simple when the kids are little, but we have some of your best suggestions – for the older elementary age group. Lots of readers shared their frustrations with finding appropriate activities for their kids who’ve outgrown Chuck-E-Cheese and finger paints, but still need some fun things to enjoy over their…
Mid-Winter Staycation-ing In Or Around NYC? Free or Low-Cost Activities Here!
With just a bit of planning, a free mid-winter staycation can be your kids’ favorite vacation yet. Here are some ideas for free or low-cost activities around NYC. If you’re anything like me, I know exactly what you’re looking for. Day activities that most of the kids won’t totally hate, that are free, or at…
Planning Your Trip to Boston
Boston is a great city to explore with the family! Boston is a fantastic all-around trip destination. It is a city that is rich in American History, nature and additional attractions. Boston has kosher food and minyan. We visited for a two-day trip one fall and managed to do a lot in Boston. It is a…