As the calendar inches toward Christmas, Central Florida is shining with seasonal celebrations to enjoy with your family this December. Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Orlando in December! Read more. Read More
Continue Reading...Top 15 Places to See Cherry Blossom Festivals and Spring Wildflowers Near Boston
Stop and smell the… Cherry Blossoms! That’s what we’re saying this time of year, when winter is clearing out and we’re all itching to get outside to see some spring flowers. In Boston and the greater Northeast, there are tons of places to check out nature’s colorful, phenomenal beauty. Wildflowers, roses, and of course, cherry
Continue Reading...Preschool Shape Activities
Today is all about shape recognition! We have 45+ preschool shape activities, perfect for little kids who are learning the different shapes surrounding them. It’s a great way to learn basic shapes in a fun way! This blog post contains affiliate links. Best Activities To Teach Shapes Learning shapes is a very important skill for…
Continue Reading...Now (Finally) Open: An Awesome New Playground in West Hollywood
If your child is anything like mine, they get bored with visiting your same old beloved neighborhood playground week in and week out. So, I was excited to hear that after years of closure, West Hollywood Playground at West Hollywood Park had finally reopened. I had heard raves about it in years past, but it’s
Continue Reading...12 Adorable Cork Crafts for Kids
Want creative wine cork crafts that kids of all ages can do? Look no further! We have fun and useful DIY wine cork projects that younger kids and bigger kids can do, and all of these clever ideas are great fun! Cork Crafts These cork crafts are perfect for giving something that goes into the…
Continue Reading...Best Preschools in Atlanta for Curious Kids
Preschools offer the chance for children to explore their worlds in entirely different ways —through the exploration of friendships, academics, the arts, and much more. Every Atlanta preschool follows its own philosophy to open that educational and social path for kids, and it’s up to parents to discover which philosophy lines up best with their own
Continue Reading...Best Coding Classes in NYC for Kids
Coding classes are a great extracurricular activity for kids. Growing up in an increasingly tech-driven world means learning to code is an invaluable life skill. But kids who code don’t really look at it that way—they just think it’s lots of fun to design video games, create websites, and make robots move. That’s exactly what
Continue Reading...The Best Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe
No matter the season, I always crave comfort foods–like hearty potato soup. This the the BEST crockpot potato soup recipe, and it will not disappoint! Whether you are sick, it’s a chilly night, or you just had a rough day, a steaming bowl of this creamy, flavorful potato soup is like a hug for your…
Continue Reading...Connect The Dot Printables For Kindergarten
Today we have 9 connect the dot worksheets for kindergarten, a fun way to practice number recognition with some coloring fun printable activities. Keep scrolling to find the free PDF file links! Easy Dot To Dot Printables For Kindergarten Here at Kids Activities Blog, we really love dot to dots worksheets. They are a great…
Continue Reading...Mother’s Day Weekend Fun for Houston Kids: Celebrations, Youth Fishing Derby, Curious George
Looking for the best things to do in Houston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this Mother’s Day weekend. This weekend is all about Mom and all the women who have stepped into the role of Mom, and there are a lot of great events happening to
Continue Reading...Printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Need an easy Halloween activity? Check out our Printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt. It’s the perfect addition to any party for toddlers, preschoolers, and older! Scavenger hunts are so great for kids! They get kids moving and having fun while learning important skills too! Our printable Halloween scavenger hunt is easy to print out and use!Continue
Continue Reading...The Complete Guide to Celebrating National Siblings Day on April 10, 2022
National Siblings Day is celebrated on April 10, 2022, to honor brothers and sisters and the special bond they share. Let’s celebrate it with these fun, heart-warming ideas! Also known as Siblings Day, this is the perfect day to strengthen this bond by taking special photos, playing fun games, creating art together, and many more…
Continue Reading...Best Snow Tubing near Philly for Families
We’ve rounded up the best places for snow tubing near Philly for the ultimate winter fun. Winter fun hardly gets more exciting than this, and we’ve rounded up our favorite places to go snow tubing near Philadelphia. As a kid, my snow tubing experiences consisted of my dad pulling snow tubes behind his 4-wheeler near our house. Safety standards
Continue Reading...6 Amazing Weekend Getaways from Orlando for Families
School is in session and work gets crazy—your family deserves a weekend getaway from Orlando! Whether you want to spend a holiday away (hello Labor Day) or just use a good ol’ fashioned Saturday and Sunday to get out of town, we have some wonderful weekend trips ideas…all within a three-hour drive from Orlando. These family-friendly
Continue Reading...Sensory-Friendly Programs at Connecticut Museums and Attractions
In order to be more inclusive, many of Connecticut’s top attractions for families have begun to offer special sensory-friendly programs or opening times for children on the Autism spectrum or who have sensory sensitivities. These sensory-friendly programs offer smaller crowds, dimmed lights, less loud noises, and other accommodations. In most cases, the whole family can participate
Continue Reading...Free Printable Jumbo Coloring Pages – Giraffe & Tiger
We thought it would be fun to super-size your coloring pages today with giant coloring pages that you can print at home on your regular printer. These large coloring pages are sized for legal-sized paper making them both easy to print and just a little cooler. Large Coloring Pages for Kids I’m a huge fan…
Continue Reading...Elmer’s Released Washable Liquid Chalk That Allows Your Kids to Spray Paint Their Design
Move over regular old chalk, there is a new way to make colorful and one-of-a-kind art pieces on the sidewalk… Elmer’s just released Washable Liquid Chalk and it allows your kids to spray paint their design right onto any sidewalk or hard surface! Turn outdoor surfaces into an art canvas with Elmer’s Spray It! Outdoor…
Continue Reading...14 Fabulous Fall Day Trips from Atlanta
Fall day trips from Atlanta are perfect opportunities to regroup and spend time together since school is back in swing. While the routine is nice, you might find family members going in different directions with clubs, sports, and other extracurricular activities. Fall means cooler temperatures and autumn leaves —fortunately, Mother Nature puts on a great show all over the
Continue Reading...Cursive F Worksheets- Free Printable Cursive Practice Sheets For Letter F
Handwriting practice for the cursive letter F has never been more fun with these free printable letter cursive worksheets. Each printable worksheet has plenty of space for letter formation tracing and then space for cursive writing practice of both uppercase letters and lowercase letters to optimize muscle memory and fully learn how to form the…
Continue Reading...Lego, Harry Potter, and 25 More Awesome Advent Calendars for Kids and Adults 2022
Advent calendars are the perfect way to turn a torturous wait for the holidays into excited anticipation. I have to confess, I am a bit of an advent calendar obsessive; last holiday season we had eight going for our family of four, plus one for each of the cats! My kids each had a toy
Continue Reading...15 Kid-Friendly Letter K Crafts & Activities
Ready for some kid-friendly Letter K crafts? Kite, kangaroo, king, kitty, are all kind k words. Today’s fun is all about Letter K Activities and Crafts! From King to Kangaroo, your kids will have a blast while learning. Plus, we can practice letter recognition and writing skill building that work well in the classroom or…
Continue Reading...Great Outdoor Dining Options for Long Island Families
What could be nicer during the warm-weather months than taking the kids to a family restaurant with outdoor dining? There’s something about a warm breeze that makes a tasty meal even more delectable. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite restaurants with outdoor dining in Nassau and Suffolk counties, plus a handful of spots on the
Continue Reading...This Pop-Up Haunted House Book is So Cute, You Know Your Kids Need it for Halloween
We are huge fans of reading and Halloween in our house. So, when I say, we have dozens of Halloween books, I mean it. And you better bet we just added one more because you can now get a pop up haunted house book that is so cute, you know your kids need it for…
Continue Reading...Homemade Recycled Bottle Hummingbird Feeder & Nectar Recipe
Let’s make a DIY hummingbird feeder! Today we are going to show you how to make a hummingbird feeder for your backyard. This homemade hummingbird feeder is the perfect DIY project for the whole family and kids of all ages can get involved. How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder This DIY project helps teach kids…
Continue Reading...Free Things to Do in June With Kids on Long Island
Free things to do in June with kids on Long Island will be welcome by anyone keen on celebrating the start of summer without breaking the bank. With school events and activities winding down, families have more time to spend together ahead of summer vacation, and it’s definitely possible to enjoy this last month of
Continue Reading...The Best Fairs and Festivals for Long Island Families in June
Temps are heating up and so is summertime fun on Long Island. Sail into the summer season at these family-friendly festivals. Looking for other outdoor entertainment ideas? Read our rundown on LI drive-in and pop-up movie theaters, and find tons of other ways to bring the heat in our Guide to Summer Activities. Read more. Read More
Continue Reading...Dramatic Play Time! Make a Pretend City with Paper Bags
Dramatic play is a great way to get kids engaged in their imagination and explore the world and social cues. And what better way to do this than with a pretend city made from paper bags! This is a great activity for toddlers, preschoolers, even kindergarten kids. Younger kids can benefit from exploring pretend play,…
Continue Reading...Visiting The Metropolitan Museum with Kids: Exploring NYC’s Biggest Art Museum
Considering visiting The Metropolitan Museum with kids? Here are our top tips for a family-friendly visit to the world-class art museum. One Friday afternoon, my son came home from kindergarten and announced that we must visit The Met over the weekend because he had to see the Renoirs. His wonderful art teacher introduced the class
Continue Reading...What Really Happens If You Drop A Penny From The Top Of The Empire State Building? [Video]
Can a penny dropped off the Empire State Building really kill you? What does happen if you drop a penny from the Empire State Building? Childhood Lore There are a lot of things we hear as little kids that we believe well into adulthood. I’m not talking Santa or the Stork or any of that…I’m…
Continue Reading...12 DIY Kids Bouncy Balls You Can Make at Home
Today we have a collection of DIY Bouncy Balls, because there is something about those bouncy balls that every child loves. A rubber ball is so small and simple, but one of the best childhood toys that costs just a few pennies! The perfect size for play. Homemade Super Balls There is so many options…
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