Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Deptford Memorial Park (formerly Fasola Recreation Park) is located at 12 Sycamore Lane, Deptford, New Jersey. Note that the park’s name recently changed, so still may be referred to as Fasola Park in maps. Deptford is located in southern New Jersey, a bit south from Philadelphia. The park features a splash pad in the summer, […]
Elm’s Beach Park is located in Lexington Park, Maryland, which is close to the historic St. Mary’s City in southern Maryland. The park charges a fee to enter on weekends and holidays during the summer, starting in May. On summer weekdays and out of season, there is not a fee. Current fees, park information, and […]
State College, Pennsylvania is home to Penn State University. Whether you’re visiting a student, just exploring the area, or a local finding fun things to do, check out this list of kid-friendly adventures in and near State College. Visit the Nittany Lion Shrine A popular attraction any time of the year, the Nittany Lion statue […]
Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach is located at 130 Lakeside Drive. The town of Mt. Gretna is known for its scenic views and small town charm. It’s a great addition to your vacation in Hershey, as it’s only about 20 minutes from the town famous for chocolate. Mt. Gretna Lake and Beach is one of […]
Historic Downtown Annapolis is a picturesque, waterfront city where you can enjoy a day of shopping, dining in restaurants, and enjoying the waterfront. The downtown is quite walkable, and has even been ranked as one of America’s most walkable towns. The best place to start your walk is Main Street, which runs right beside State […]
Lancaster County Central Park is located south of Lancaster City in West Lampeter Township. The park’s address is 1050 Rockford Road, which is central location in Lancaster County. The park boasts a large swimming pool in the summer, as well as a skate park, pavilions, and hiking trails. One of the most unique features of […]
Fort Smallwood Park is located at 9500 Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena, Maryland. The park is approximately 90 acres and sits at the tip of a peninsula. The body of water around the park is where the Patapsco River and Rock Creek meet with the Chesapeake Bay. There is an entrance fee for this park. […]
Gallery Grow is located at 320 North Queen Street in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The gallery was formerly located on North Prince Street, but relocated to a bigger space in April 2025. Upon walking into the building, there is a curated selection of houseplants, pottery and other types of decor for the home. At the back […]
Hayloft Ice Cream is located at 95 South Groffdale Road in Leola, Pennsylvania. Leola is located right outside of Lancaster, a city filled with kid-friendly attractions. The Hayloft is known for their ice cream and soft pretzels, but they also have many other hot food options available. Inside the Hayloft building, you can order food […]
Otherworld is an immersive art walk-through experience located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The address is 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, which is located in the northeast outskirts of the city. Free parking is available in front of the building. Otherworld ticket options include timed tickets or flexible entry. As usual, it’s best to reserve tickets […]