I’ve searched the country for the best blogs that feature local activities for kids, and put them in an easy-to-use directory so you can find your location fast. These blogs, which are mostly created by moms, are full of information about community events, festivals, concerts, indoor activities for kids, play grounds and more!
Alabama
Rocket City Mom - Huntsville Area - AL
Parenting adventures, tips and observations about raising children in Huntsville, AL. You will find: Calendar of Events, Mom Recommended Directory, Question & Answer Forum, Rocket City Reviews, Local Resources and More!
Birmingham Mom - Birmingham Area - AL
BirminghamMom.com is a great resource that features shortcuts for the busy mom including a Kids' Activity Calender, Kids eat free Directory and Local Fab Finds
Alaska
Family Festivals, Events & Travel in Alaska and More
Activities, Giveaways and Reviews to help your child get outside rain, sun or snow!
Alaska Kids - Anchorage / Eagle River Area - AK
Resources for all things family friendly in Alaska
An active group of Anchorage area parents, who meet up weekly & hike with their children
Arizona
YumaMom.com is dedicated to providing the details on all mom and/or kid-friendly activities in Yuma, Arizona.
Marana Moms - Marana Area - AZ
A blog created by moms located in the Marana, Arizona area that shares Fun Things To Do With Kids, Advice on Local Doctors & Businesses, Tips, and Great Deals.
Arkansas
Fun Facts, Games and Stuff to do in AR
California
La Jolla Mom - La Jolla / San Diego Area - CA
Family Fun, Food and More
Toddler Trails - Orange County & Beyond - CA
Toddler Trails is a directory linking you to fun "toddler" locations and events in Orange County and the surrounding cities.
Just Spotted - Orange County - CA
Events, Directories, Deals and More
Marin Mommies - Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area - CA
Marin Mommies aims to be a place for moms (and dads, too) to come together to learn, advise, discuss, and share tips and resources with other parents in Marin and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bay Area Kids Fun - San Francisco / Bay Area - CA
Event Calender, Resources, e-Newsletter and More
Frisco Kids - San Francisco Bay Area - CA
Your guide to kid-friendly events and trips around the San Francisco Bay Area...and beyond
Day Tripping Mom - Southern California - CA
Local Travel, Events and More
Fresno Frugalista - Fresno - CA
Parent Resources, Ideas for Families and Deals
Parks, Festivals, Beaches, Museums and More
Tiny Oranges - Orange County - CA
Family Life in OC Favorite Finds for Moms.
Colorado
Mile High Mamas - Denver - Colorado - CO
Mile High Mamas features Denver area events & activities. The site also includes Reviews, Posts by Colorado Mommy Bloggers, a Message board, Cutest Kid Contest & Mama Drama Advice Column.
Connecticut
Activities, News and More
Daily Events Calender & a Ton of Other Resources
Fairfield County Child - Fairfield - CT
Dining, Playing & Shopping with your Little One
Resource Directory, Events and More
Kid Friendly Places with Reviews
Two friends in Connecticut who blog about getting Out and About with their little ones.
Delaware
District of Columbia
Kid Friendly DC - Washington DC
What to do & Where To Go with Kids in the Nation's Capital.
Your resource to family-friendly events and activities in the Greater Dulles area!
No Monsters in my Bed - Washington DC Area
Things to do with Kids in the Washington DC Area including Parks, Farms, Museums and more.
Florida
Manasota Family Fun - Manatee & Sarasota - FL
Manasota Family Fun is a website which will allow people in Manatee and Sarasota Counties to be in the know about free and cheap events going on in the community and a whole lot more.
Information, events and local happenings for New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Samsula and surrounding areas!
This blog helps you find things to do with your kids EVERY day in Tampa Bay. They also share local deals,freebies and contests and more!
Volusia County Moms the most comprehensive local family-oriented site. Find local events, news, and more! Serving all of Volusia County, including Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, etc.
Flagler County Family Fun - FL
A directory of kid-friendly places, activities, events and fun things to do as a family in Flagler County and surrounding areas.
Miami Munchkins - Miami Area - FL
Miami Kid's Activities and Events, Family Friendly Dining, Kids Products and More
Disney with Kids: Tips from some of the Best Disney Blogs!
Fun 4 Gator Kids - Gainesville - FL
Over 1000 local Gainesville listings for kids activities! Listings include kids events, children's programs & classes, summer camps, youth sports, kids eat free, school listings, day trips, birthday party directory, rainy day activities & more!
On the Go in MCO - Orlando Area - FL
Adventures, discoveries, & thoughts as we uncover all the hidden gems that Orlando has to offer!
Billie Kid is researches and promotes family & kids friendly places in Florida.
Georgia
Atlanta With Kid - Atlanta - GA
A great blog for families that want to find cheap activities in the Atlanta area.
Cumming Local - Cumming Area - GA
This site helps families "become more local" in Cumming, GA (North Atlanta area) by supporting local businesses, sharing family friendly events and offering Girl's Night Out Fun.
Free & Cheap Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Forsyth County, GA
Muscogee Moms - Columbus, Phenix City, Fort Benning - GA
Muscogee Moms is your guide to family fun Columbus, Phenix City, Fort Benning and beyond.
Southern Mammas - Low Country / Savannah - GA
SouthernMamas.com is a one-stop online resource for savvy moms in the Savannah, GA & Hilton Head Island, SC area.
LaGrange Moms - Troup County and beyond - GA
LaGrange Moms is your guide to family fun in Troup County and beyond.
Field Trips With Sue - Metro Atlanta and Beyond - GA
Field Trips with Sue is a family travel guide to things to do with kids in and around metro Atlanta and the Southeast.
Occupy My Kids - Atlanta Metro - GA
Inexpensive, non-touristy events & activites to keep your family occupied in the Atlanta area.
Hawaii
The Ohana Mama - Maui Hawaii - HI
Even if you're not in Hawaii, you'll enjoy this blog. It includes: Fun Things to do in the Maui area, Cool Finds & Parenting Dispatches from Paradise
A Maui Blog Promotes Maui’s Beautiful Island, Unique Culture and Aloha Spirit.
Idaho
Idaho events, people, and more.
Illinois
Toddling Around Chicagoland - Chicago Area - IL
A wonderful blog for parents of small children in the Chicago area. This blog is unique because it offers specific insight from a Mom's perspective about local attractions. It's everything you want to know before you go!
Go West Young Mom - Chicago's Western Suburbs - IL
A Great Blog for Family Activities, Advice, Deals and More. Go West Young Mom focuses on the Fox Valley towns of Elgin, South Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora, Aurora, Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville.
Chambana Moms - Champaign / Urbana - IL
This is the go-to-blog for Champaign / Urbana Families that are looking for Events & Other Local Family and Parenting Resources.
Super Suburbs - Chicago Suburbs
Finding you the best places to play with your kids, eat, relax, and have fun in the Chicago suburbs!
Activities for families in Western Springs, LaGrange, Hinsdale, and surrounding areas in Illinois. Plus other ideas for parents across the country who want to get out with the kids!
Springfield Moms, Dads & Grandparents - Springfield Area - IL
Daily Event Calender, Local Directory & Other Resources
On The Go Chicago - Chicago - IL
Information about Activities, Events, and More
Indiana
From mom and pop restaurants, small town museums, and Indiana festivals, this blog offers tips on where to stay, play, and eat, showing you the best of Hoosier hospitality.
Events that are Fun for Kids & Families in and around Terre Haute, Indiana.
Family Adventures across Indiana. Plus "Trip Reports" from Phoenix, Arizona - Red River Gorge, Kentucky - South Haven, Michigan & Warren Dunes State Park, Michigan
Iowa
Kansas
KC Kids Fun - Kansas City - KS
Events Calender, Activities, Discounts and More
KCEdventures.com is an online resource for those who want to experience learning adventures in the Kansas City area.
Kentucky
If you want to know what's going on in the Louisville Area, this is the place to come. Louisville Family Fun has a Wonderful Events Calender with Local Activities for Kids, plus Reviews, Deals and More.
Fun 4 Kids in Lexington Kentucky - KY
A local blog for families that highlights activities for kids going on in Lexington and the Central Kentucky area.
Your connection to family fun in Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, Radcliffe and more!
Maine
Reviews and information on kid-friendly places in Maine,
Kid Friendly Activities with Reviews
Daily Event Calender, Contests, Forum and More
Resource Directory, Events and More
Maryland
A Parent in Silver Spring - Silver Springs Area / D.C. metro area
Resources and activities for families in the Silver Springs, MD / Washington, D.C. metro area.
Massachusetts
Boston Mamas - Boston and Beyond - MA
Boston Mamas is a one-stop source for cool ideas & resources for families in Boston & beyond.
Hilltown Families - Western Massachusetts - MA
Hilltown Families, a grassroots communication network for families living in Western Massachusets.
North Shore Kid - Boston Area - MA
Event Calender and Resource Guide For Families in the North Boston Area
Cape Cod Kids :: Online Community for Parents & Kids :: Childcare, activities, children's health, events and dining
Michigan
Detroit Mommies - Detroit Area - MI
Family Friendly Events in the Metro Detroit area and beyond.
The Big Binder - Grand Rapids Area - MI
Blog for Grand Rapids Area Parents. Includes Free, Fun and Frugal Things to do with Kids In Grand Rapids, Recipes, Giveaways, and More.
Daily Event Calender, Parent Resources and More
Minnesota
Missouri
Joplin's Local Family Fun - MO
Local info for Joplin Missouri including: family events, kid sports, new family friendly businesses, and much more!
Mid Mo Kids Guide - Columbia/Jefferson Area - MO
An organized resource for fun, kid-friendly activities in Mid-Missouri
Daily Event Calender with Kids' Activities in the Columbia, MO area. Plus, Product Reviews, Giveaways and More
Montana
Resource Directory, Kids' Games and More
Nebraska
Omaha Kids Calendar, Kids Eat Free, Upcoming Events, Giveaways, Free Family Activities in Omaha, Omaha Area Birthday Party Places, plus more!
Fun things to do with Kids in the Omaha Nebraska Area
Nevada
New Hampshire
Kid Friendly Places with Reviews
New Jersey
Fun ideas for families in New Jersey and beyond including events, places to visit in NJ, and fun ideas you can do at home.
Mom 2 Mom NJ - Burlington, Camden and Mercer Counties - NJ
Directory of Classes, Indoor & Outdoor Fun, Kids East Free, Moms Clubs, & Calendar of Events for Burlington, Camden and Mercer Counties
New Jersey Tots - North Jersey - NJ
Event Calender, Preschools, Camps and More
New York
Tips, Hints and Resources for Moms in the Capital District
Event Calender, Fun and Learning with Kids
BronxMama features events for children and their families soley in the Bronx. It's a fantastic blog for Bronx parents looking for things to do with their kids.
Family Activities in Schenectady, Albany, & Troy
Fun 4 Kids in Buffalo - Buffalo and Surrounding Areas - NY
The Best Blog for Family Events, Deals and Resources in the Buffalo, NY Area
Activities, Restaurants, Shops and More
Art, Music, Events and More
Park Slope Parents - Brooklyn - NY
Daily Event Calender, Advice & Information
Queens Mamas - Queens Area - NY
This blog is a great resource for information relating to growing happy and healthy families in the borough of Queens, NY.
The Childrens Guide - Capital Region - NY
Activities & Parenting Resources
Yonkers Fun - Westchester Area - NY
Westchester County Activities & Events
North Carolina
Local Events, Food, Shopping and Lots of other Great Information for Parents.
Charlotte Smarty Pants - Charlotte Area - NC
Local Activities and Blog for Charlotte Area Parents
A site committed to highlighting the best the NC High Country has to offer your family! They share Experiences about Shopping, Dining and Playing in the High Country, North Carolina Area.
Chapel Hill Kids - Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh - NC
An online resource for families and kids of all ages in the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and greater Triangle area.
Ohio
Find Time for Fun - Northeast Ohio
Northeast Ohio Kids Calendar, Kids Eat Free, Free Family Activities, Upcoming Events, Giveaways and much more!
Family Friendly Cincinnati - OH
Family Friendly Cincinnati was created with one goal in mind — help parents discover all the things that make greater Cincinnati a great place to raise a family.
Shopping, Giveaways, Activities and More
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Family friendly activities and great deals in the North Eastern PA area.
Penn State Local - Centre County - PA
Local Events around State College & Centre County
Rhode Island
Resource Directory, Events and More
South Dakota
Live, Laugh, Save - Souix Falls - SD
Kids Activities, Ways to Save & More
South Carolina
Southern Mamas - Low Country & Beyond
Events, Business Directory and More
Kidding Around Greenville - SC
Life with kids in and around the Greenville, SC area.
Tennessee
Knox Moms - Knoxville Area - TN
Events calendar, Blogs, Message boards and weekly e-newsletters full of ideas of things to do with the kids in East Tennessee.
Nashville Fun For Families - TN
Adventures, activities, and events for parents and kids in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Texas
Free Fun in Austin - Austin - TX
Daily Event Calender, Outdoor Fun, Indoor Fun, Discounts & More
Family E Guide - Flower Mound/Lewisville Areas - TX
An online guide to cheap, free, and super-affordable activities in southern Denton County and the northern suburbs of DFW.
SA Busy Kids - San Antonio - TX
SA Busy Kids aims to keep your family busy with activities in the San Antonio area that are activities that are enriching, educational and fun.
MetroPlex Baby and Kids - Dallas Ft. Worth - TX
Dallas Ft. Worth events, best & hottest products, parent guides, forums & other resources to help parents raise happy, healthy kids
Burb Mom - Dallas / Fort Worth Area - TX
Ideas for Family Fun & Parent Resources
Houston on the Cheap - Houston Area - TX
A wonderful source for family fun, deals, special events, and free weekend fun!
Utah
St George Mom - Southern Utah, St. George, Zion National Park Area - UT
A wonderful blog full of events for families and kids in southern Utah. Anyone visiting St. George or Zion National Park should check this site for great insight from a local Mom..
Enjoy Utah! is a site dedicated to helping you find fun things to do with your family in Utah.
Vermont
Resource Directory, Events and More
Virginia
Your resource to family-friendly events and activities in the Greater Dulles area!
Events for Kids, Moms and More
Super NOVA Mommy - Northern VA area
Super NOVA Mommy is your one-stop site for free and cheap children's events in Northern VA
Washington
Seattle
Sounds Fun Mom - South Puget Sound Area - WA
A Great Resource for Kid Activities in Milton, Edgewood, Puyallup, Fife, Orting, Sumner, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, University Place and Lakewood.
Washington D.C.
Kid Friendly DC - Washington DC
What to do & Where To Go with Kids in the Nation's Capital.
A Parent In Silver Spring - Washington D.C Area
Resources and activities for families in the Washington, D.C. area.
No Monsters in My Bed - Washington DC Area
Things to do with Kids in the Washington DC Area including Parks, Farms, Museums and more.
Wisconsin
Go Valley Kids - Appleton & Fox Valley - WI
Your one-stop guide to all kids events and activities in the Fox Valley area, WI
Activities, Parent Resources and More