Free and Low-Cost Things to Do This Summer in Vero Beach
Trying to keep kids busy all summer without spending a fortune? Same.The good news: Vero Beach and Sebastian have plenty of free and budget-friendly things to do. We've got a list of 14 things…
Summer Reading Reward Programs + Free Printable Reading Challenge
Of course, we've all heard about the dreaded "summer slide", but it can be a challenge to keep kids reading during the summer. However, reading over summer break can help prevent both…
Things to Do with Kids in Vero Beach and Sebastian, Florida
I'm passionate about helping families who live in and visit Indian River County have fun locally! I've gathered all of the details on local attractions to visit with your family in Vero Be…
Playgrounds Worth the Drive!
We have some fun playgrounds in Indian River County (which can all be found in my Parks Guide), but if you're feeling up to an adventure, there are playgrounds in the surrounding areas that are…
Sponsored Why Won’t My Kid Go to Sleep? 5 Sneaky Things Making Bedtime Harder
Some nights bedtime is easy. Other nights you're on your third trip upstairs for "just one more&…
Our Vero Beach Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
Finding fun things to do with kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. And thanks to your feedback, we&rsq…
Halloween Food Deals & Freebies 2026: FREE Food in Costume
Put those Halloween costumes to work! This October, kids can score FREE meals, doughnuts, breadsticks, bu…
Sponsored Celebrate the Season at the St. Helen Fall Festival in Vero Beach
Get ready for a weekend of fun, food, and festivities at this year’s St. Helen Fall Festival: A Sal…
15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids (No Sewing!)
Halloween is almost here, and someone still needs a costume. Sound familiar?Good news! You don't nee…
80 Clean Jokes for Kids That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh
"I'm boooored." Sound familiar? Whether you're stuck inside on a rainy afternoon, pack…
Stuck Inside Again? 70 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids
It's 4:45 p.m., it's already getting dark, and someone just announced they're bored. Again.Ma…
Halloween Movie Emoji Quiz for Kids (Free Printable + Answer Key)
Can you guess 🧙♀️🧙♀️🧙♀️🕯️ before your kids do? (Spoiler: they…
9 Cheap & Easy Boo Basket Ideas + Free 'You've Been Boo'd' Printable
Looking for easy Boo Basket ideas for kids, friends, or neighbors? Boo Baskets are a fun, inexpensive Hal…
Sponsored Spirit Halloween With Kids: What Parents Should Know Before You Go
Kari Treat's kids walked into Spirit Halloween with a plan. That plan lasted about four minutes, unti…
Tacos, Teddy Bears & Treats: 10 October Holidays Kids Will Love
October goes fast. One minute you’re turning the calendar, and the next the kids are asking why you…
50 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
Print these for trick-or-treat prep, drop one in a lunchbox every day of October or save the whole list…
Sponsored 22 Parents Visited Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana. Here's the Verdict.
Every resort promises a beautiful beach and great food. So what actually makes families remember one?Publ…
31 Best Halloween Family Movies for Kids and Teens
October has 31 nights, which means you could technically have a Halloween movie night every single night.…
Free Printable Alert: 25 Fall Activities To Do Before Autumn's Gone
Fall has a funny way of going by way too fast.One minute you’re saying you’ll get to the pump…
How Tall Will Your Kid Be? Find Out with Our Height Calculator!
Have you ever caught yourself squinting at your kid and wondering, “Will they tower over me someday…
City of Vero Beach Announces Annual Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department invites families, local organizations, and community members…
St. Lucie County Aquarium Celebrates National Estuaries Day on Sep. 26
The Indian River Lagoon is considered to be the most biodiverse estuary in North America, and the St. Lu…
Kids Receive Free Admission to Kennedy Space Center During September
Calling all future voyagers! Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex invites families to launch into a unive…
2026 Kids' Birthday Freebies: 25+ Free Meals, Treats, & Experiences
Got a September birthday in the house? Here's a list of deals and freebies to grab this month!Confess…
4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You Wake Up at Night (And 3 You Should)
I was wide awake at 2:47 a.m. last Tuesday. Not drowsy, not drifting. Fully, annoyingly awake, doing math…
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