Bagels are the best, especially when you have little kids to feed. Plain, inexpensive, portable—perfect. Teething tots can gnaw on a plain one for hours. Picky eaters will devour one toasted with butter. Adventurous eaters might opt for an exotic flavor, paired with an equally daring flavor of schmear. And parents can get an everything bagel loaded with luxurious lox and salty capers. The only problem is, LA used to be a bagel wasteland.

The key here is “used to be.” Several shops have popped up in the last few years, determined to fill that bagel-shaped hole in the LA culinary landscape. And now no less an authority than the New York Times has declared that LA makes better bagels than New York. Look no further: here’s where you can get the best bagels in town.

While a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston may not scream family outing, it's actually a fantastic way to spend the day with little ones in tow. The MFA is very welcoming to budding young artists and offers tons of ways to get kids excited about visiting an art museum. Be on the lookout for "family labels" that give tips to help children connect with artwork, swing by the visitors center to pick up activity guides just for kids, and keep tabs on all of their family programming. Along with all the kid-friendly perks, the museum is also huge, offering up a great indoor adventure sure to tire out even the most active of kiddos.

And remember once you've visited the MFA, Boston is full of all kinds of museums to visit and explore! See our insider tips for Visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go. For more events and activities in and around Boston, check our events calendar often—we're always adding more fun! 

When the mood is right, and the stars align, there's something about pushing your child in a stroller that clears the mind and puts a happy spring in your step. But even then, sometimes the old neighborhood route feels stale. Luckily for us Jersey dwellers, the Garden State is home to countless parks and easy hiking trails, many with paved paths that make for perfect stroller walks. There are waterfall hikes in northern NJ, excellent playgrounds with nearby paths, and gorgeous lakeside walks.

We've collected a list of some of our very favorite stroller walks throughout New Jersey, so fill up your water bottle, pack some snacks and get ready for a lovely stroll.

Sometimes (like for the last year or so) you just can’t be there in person to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion with loved ones. But there’s a very “sweet” way to show your love—with a cake delivery or cookie delivery!

We’ve made a list of the best companies that help you send all sorts of amazing treats anywhere in the country. Whether it’s a cookie delivery to your grandchild, a cupcake delivery to your college scholar during exam week, or a birthday cake delivery on someone’s special day, these companies will help you send the perfect treat to your family.

There are hundreds of interesting hikes across Connecticut but not all trails are suitable for little legs and little feet. While your toddler or preschooler may not be ready for the Sleeping Giant blue loop or Southford Falls' watchtower trail, we think they just might love exploring the outdoors with these 12 kid-friendly hikes around Connecticut, all of which measure a mile or less.

If you and your family have cherished Margaret Wise Brown's sweet, simple story, Goodnight Moon, and enjoyed Clement Hurd's illustrations, Goodnight House, a group exhibit at downtown art gallery Fort Makers is a must-visit, letting patrons step into a 3D re-imagining of the book.

Read on for details on this whimsical, immersive exhibit, and find more cool art installations to visit with kids in our roundup of 15 pieces of public art to see this spring.

When you're looking to go a little wild with the kids the Franklin Park Zoo is just the place! From live animals to hands-on exhibits, there are activities for all of your little monkeys—no matter how old they are. And the best part? You can visit these exotic animals without even leaving the city. With play structures and playgrounds sprinkled throughout the entire zoo, you have a fun-filled day on your hands and guaranteed tired kiddos when you're ready to head home.

Want to keep exploring with your little zoologists? Hop in the car to check out these local zoos within driving distance to Boston. And as always, check our events calendar for any upcoming fun events, animal-related, or otherwise! 

Since its founding in 1910, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has provided a welcome respite to concrete-weary city dwellers. It was a dismal day when the garden closed its doors for a few months in 2020, but like many local institutions, it's happily reopened and is gearing up for its most vibrant season of the year.

Though Prospect Park is affectionately known as "Brooklyn's backyard," my family and I have also spent many hours—in all seasons—at the BBG, exploring the winding paths, whiling away an afternoon underneath the dreamy cherry trees, and watching the turtles sunning themselves in the Japanese Pond.

Read on to learn about our favorite things to do in this beautiful urban garden, which is truly one of our favorite places in NYC.