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3-Day Itinerary in Hot Springs, VA: The Perfect Winter Getaway with Kids at the Omni Homestead Resort

Stephanie Shipman — 02/13/2026

Hot Springs, Virginia is less than a four-hour drive west of DC proper, but it feels like a world away. Home to what it is named for—a natural warm spring that even families can enjoy—it's a great place to escape to in the winter.

In Hot Springs, families can explore nature preserves and overlooks, take in a concert at the local music center, and enjoy plenty of snow sports like skiing, tubing, and snowboarding. Spring and summer are also popular times to visit, but there is something for everyone to enjoy in the town in the winter.

Read ahead for the perfect winter weekend itinerary in Hot Springs, VA. Then check out our DC Winter Day Trips Guide for more winter family fun.

Hot Springs, Virginia is less than a four-hour drive west of DC proper, but it feels like a world away. Home to what it is named for—a natural Warm Spring that even families can enjoy—it's a great place to escape to in the winter.

Read ahead for the perfect winter weekend itinerary in Hot Springs, VA. Then check out our DC Winter Day Trips Guide for more winter family fun.

Hot Air Balloons, St. Anthony Feast, and More Things To Do in NJ this Weekend with Kids

Laurie Rein — 06/03/2026

Here are our top picks for the best things to do with kids in New Jersey all weekend long.

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.

The first weekend of June is bursting with almost-summer fun, and I can't wait to dive into the festivities. My family will love the games, food, rides and more found at the Feast of St. Anthony in Roselle Park and Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival.

Plus, the excitement builds for the nation's 250th at Sussex County Fairgrounds' 250th Anniversary of American Independence.

My Top 5 Picks this Weekend, At-a-Glance

Best Celebration of our Nation: 250th Anniversary of American Independence at the Sussex County Fairgrounds
Most Rockin' Festival: Garwood Rocks
Best Variety of Activities for the Whole Family: Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival
Most Cultural Fun: Flemington Opa! Greek Festival
Best Activities for Little Ones: Wild Fest 2026 & Music Festival

Read on for all my top picks below!

– Laurie and the whole New Jersey team

NYC's Best Historic Houses to Visit with Kids: A Family Guide

Rebecca Corey — 06/02/2026

Discover NYC's best historic houses and museums that are fun and engaging for kids. Plan your family trip to these amazing New York historic sites today.

History-loving parents may find it challenging to get the whole family excited about visiting museums. Fortunately, NYC is chock-full of old homes and houses that are way more engaging than your average museum exhibit, and breathe living, interactive history into our centuries-old city.

Although NYC has dozens of historic homes spread out over its five boroughs, we’ve selected the very best ones for families to visit—with backstories and activities that are especially appealing to kids and teens.

From historic working farms to the old haunts of famous New Yorkers, get ready to step back in time in a kid-friendly way!

NYC’s Historic Houses, At-a-Glance

In this guide, you’ll find:

The six best historic houses to visit in NYC with kids.
Houses with backstories or activities that children and teens can appreciate.
These old houses look much like they did when they were first built—meaning, tiny doorways and curbs that are not super stroller-friendly.
The best part? General admission to many of these historic houses is FREE or donation-based.

Summer Camp At Home Weekly Theme Plans Keep Kids Busy All Summer (Without Screens)

Meghan Rose — 06/02/2026

If you missed the deadline for signing up for your kids' favorite camps, don't worry. If a whole summer of camps this year was too expensive, don't worry. If you are looking at months of summer stretching ahead and are just wondering how to keep kids off the screens, without daily fights, don't worry.

I’ve been working on something truly special to make summer easier (and way more fun). When my kids were younger, I held summer camp at home for at least a couple of weeks every year. Drawing on all that knowledge, I put together a Summer Camp At Home Planner, with downloadable, customizable schedules. But even with that, you have to figure out WHAT to do all day, every day.

That's where this comes in. My Summer Camp Weekly Theme Plans downloadable is a completely free guide packed with five ready-to-go themed weeks designed to help you create magical summer memories right at home. Whether you use one week at a time, sprinkle activities throughout the season, or pull ideas whenever boredom strikes, this guide is packed with easy inspiration for kids of all ages.

Your Free Guide to 5 Fun Boston Family Itineraries for Summer Fun!

N Ferreira — 06/01/2026

Discovery Days is a completely free, downloadable guide packed with five ready-to-go, themed Boston itineraries designed to take the stress out of family fun this summer.

Consider this your shortcut to an unforgettable summer!

After years of exploring Boston with my family (and spending way too much time researching attractions, hidden gems, plus mapping them all out), I decided to put my favorite family days on paper. I'm so excited to finally share this with you!

Discovery Days is a completely free, downloadable guide packed with five ready-to-go, themed itineraries designed to take the stress out of family fun this summer. How you use it is up to you: make these weekly adventures, do them all in one fun filled staycation week, or have them in your back pocket for surprise family outing, these days are perfect for exploring Boston with your kids.

We've got your whole summer covered. Our Boston Kids Summer Guide is packed with over 500 of the best festivals, deals, activities & free stuff for kids. Bookmark it — your summer is planned!

Your Free Guide to 5 Fun Orlando Family Itineraries for Summer Fun!

Charlotte B — 06/01/2026

Discovery Days is a completely free, downloadable guide packed with five ready-to-go, themed Orlando itineraries designed to take the stress out of family fun this summer.

Stop wondering what to do this summer with kids — I planned it all for you!

I'm so excited to finally share this with you! As a fellow parent who knows the specific kind of dread that summer vacation planning can bring, I’ve been busy curating something truly special just for you.

We've got your whole summer covered. Our Orlando Kids Summer Guide is packed with over 500 of the best festivals, deals, activities & free stuff for kids. Bookmark it — your summer is planned!

Your Free Guide to 5 Fun CT Family Itineraries for Summer Fun!

Ally Noel — 06/01/2026

Discovery Days is a completely free, downloadable guide packed with five ready-to-go, themed CT itineraries designed to take the stress out of family fun this summer.

Stop wondering what to do this summer with kids — I planned it all for you!

As a fellow parent, I know that sometimes the hardest part of a family adventure is deciding where to go in the first place.

That's exactly why I created Discovery Days.

This completely free downloadable guide features five ready-to-go family adventures across Connecticut, plus staycation ideas and exclusive Discovery Deals from some of our favorite local businesses.

Use it however works best for your family. Tackle one Discovery Day each week, turn it into a Connecticut staycation challenge, or keep it handy for those mornings when everyone is asking, "So... what are we doing today?"

Either way, the planning is already done.

And if you're looking for even more summer inspiration, don't miss Our Connecticut Kids Summer Guide, packed with hundreds of events, festivals, playgrounds, free activities, and family adventures happening all season long.

Your Free Guide to 10 Fun Houston Family Itineraries for Summer Fun!

Elizabeth R — 06/01/2026

Discovery Days is a completely free, downloadable guide packed with five ready-to-go, themed Houston itineraries designed to take the stress out of family fun this summer.

Stop wondering what to do this summer with kids — I planned it all for you!

Discovery Days is a completely free, downloadable guide packed with ten ready-to-go itineraries designed to take the stress out of family fun this summer. How you use it is up to you: make these weekly adventures or have them in your back pocket for surprise family outing, these days are perfect for exploring Houston with your kids.

We've got your whole summer covered. Our Houston Kids Summer Guide is packed with over 500 of the best festivals, deals, activities & free stuff for kids. Bookmark it — your summer is planned!

Your Free Guide to 5 Fun Atlanta Family Itineraries for Summer Fun!

Elsa Simcik — 06/01/2026

Discovery Days is a completely free, downloadable guide packed with five ready-to-go, themed Atlanta itineraries designed to take the stress out of family fun this summer.

Stop wondering what to do this summer with kids — I planned it all for you!

We've got your whole summer covered. Our Atlanta Kids Summer Guide is packed with over 300 of the best festivals, deals, activities & free stuff for kids. Bookmark it — your summer is planned!

Your Free Guide to 5 Fun Chicago Family Itineraries for Summer Fun!

Nicole Olson — 06/01/2026

Discovery Days is a completely free, downloadable guide packed with four ready-to-go, themed Chicago itineraries designed to take the stress out of family fun this summer.

Stop wondering what to do this summer with kids—I planned it all for you!

I'm so excited to finally share this with you! Summer is here, and with it comes family adventures. Whether you stick nearby or visit a place you've always wanted to try, have fun making memories this summer. I've made it easy for you by putting together my favorite activities alongside family-friendly restaurants as well as treat stops to end the day on a sweet note.

Discovery Days is a completely free, downloadable guide packed with five ready-to-go, themed itineraries designed to take the stress out of family fun this summer. How you use it is up to you. Whether you make these weekly adventures, do them all in one fun-filled staycation week, or have them in your back pocket for surprise family outing, these days are perfect for exploring Chicago with your kids.

We've got your whole summer covered. Our Chicago Kids Summer Guide is packed with over 500 of the best festivals, deals, activities & free stuff for kids. Bookmark it—your summer is planned!