The Bristol Renaissance Faire is a magical realm that comes to life each summer. Step through the gates and be transported to the year 1574 where the streets are bustling with villagers, nobles, and performers in elaborate costumes. You'll find different play spaces, interactive kid's areas, playgrounds, shows, interactive performances, food options, rides, games, shops, and a benevolent queen who rules over her kingdom. If you're planning a visit to the Bristol Renaissance Faire with kids, these insider tips will make the most of this enchanting adventure ..read more

All of my three children have gone through a train-loving phase around 2 years old, and while we are lucky enough to live on a train line where we can watch the trains zoom by all day long, I've been known to go out of my way to feed our kids’ love of choo-choos. From local train rides to seasonal Polar Express train rides, train museums, and model train displays, families in the tri-state area have plenty of options to entertain pint-sized train lovers. Read on for our top picks for train-inspired day trips, including all the best things to do with train-obsessed kids in NYC and beyond ..read more

English is a weird language! When kids are mastering it, there are loads of commonly mispronounced words, or words that kids use instead of the real name because they make more sense. On our Mommy Poppins Instagram and Facebook pages recently, we had a hilarious discussion about the funny words our kids mispronounce. Some are sweet letter slip-ups, some are sound-alike mistakes, and some make lots of sense (a bra really is a "boobie mask" right? and "stunk" perfectly describes a skunk!). We rounded up the funniest responses below. Reading them brings back some sweet memories! Can you add to ..read more

The Bronx Zoo is celebrating a big birthday in 2024—it turns 125 years old—and it's planned a whole season of celebrations. Festivities kicked off last weekend with the debut of Animal Chronicles, a brand-new eco trail exhibit. Read more. Read More ..read more

If you've got a child in public school, you live by the public school calendar. Many local NYC preschools follow the public school schedule, too. The New York City Department of Education's calendar for the 2024-2025 school year is below, and you'll want to bookmark it now for reference—and to help with planning family vacations and school break camp coverage. Once again, there will be no snow days. Plan on logging your kiddos on for a day of remote learning whenever buildings are closed for snow or other emergencies. These are all of the dates you can count on your kiddos being out of ..read more

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Mother's Day is time to celebrate mom, have fun, and enjoy time together. On May 12 this year, families in Miami and South Florida can treat mom to something special. And what is more special than a fantastic, memory-making experience, perhaps at a family-friendly restaurant, day trip, or even an outdoor festival?  We have compiled a list packed with super fun things to do in Miami and South Florida that the whole family can enjoy, but things especially that focus on the woman of the hour. So read on. And Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Mommy ..read more

Explore the top hotels in Mystic CT for a family getaway to Eastern CT! Read more. Read More ..read more

From Plymouth Rock to pirates, Plymouth has plenty of fun to offer families. Read more. Read More ..read more