Junior Ranger Program Guide: How Booklets and Badges Work
Junior Ranger booklets turn a park visit into a hands-on mission. Here is how they work, what ages they suit and how to fit one into your trip.
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Summer Bucket List for Kids: 50 Ideas by Age and Cost
Build your list before school lets out. Here are summer ideas sorted by age and cost, with water play, day trips and rainy-day backups.
Free Things to Do With Kids: Libraries, Parks, Free Days and More
The best free activities are usually close to home. Here is where to look, which discount programs exist and how to find free events in your own town.
Gratitude Activities for Kids That Last Past November
A jar, a paper tree and a weekly thankful day cost almost nothing and work for most ages. Pick one or two, and keep them going after Thanksgiving.
Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids: Find-It Lists by Season and Age
A scavenger hunt turns any walk into a mission. Use these find-it lists by season and age for parks, backyards and city sidewalks.
Rainy Day Activities for Kids That Need Almost No Setup
A good rainy day mixes quiet and loud. Here are low-setup ideas sorted by energy level, with picks for toddlers, school-age kids and tweens.
Easter Egg Hunt Ideas by Age: Toddlers to Teens
The best egg hunts match the hiding spots to the child. Here are setups for every age, fair rules for mixed groups and no-candy fillers.