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Challenge the rope bridge and zip line at Elmwood Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo
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Set up shop on the beautiful grounds at Ocean View Resort. Photo courtesy of Ocean View Resort
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Kids get to explore nature at Morris Arboretum Camp. Photo courtesy of the arboretum
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation is an event unto itself. See the larger-than-life balloons come to life the night before the parade. Photo by Anthony Quintano/CC BY 2.0
See the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation with Kids
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Give them something to be excited about when it's time to open stockings!
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No coal this Christmas, just cool gifts under ten bucks.
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Bring your skates and hit the ice for free at Bryant Park. Photo by Colin Miller
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Stay right on Dollywood's property at the DreamMore Resort & Spa.
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is an iconic NYC holiday destination. Photo courtesy of Rockefeller Center
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Suspend Family is a game the whole family can play. Photo courtesy of the Melissa & Doug Toy Company
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Find the perfect gift for your favorite grade-schooler.
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