outdoor Archives - MetroKids

Protected at the Playground

What to look for at playgrounds — indoors and outside — to ensure your child can play safely

Spring & St. Patty's Day gold!

Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, March 15-17, 2013, including spring and St. Patrick's Day events.

Free fun + a shining sun!

Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, March 8-12, 2013.

Are you a sappy family?

Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, Feb. 28-March 3, 2013, including seasonal maple festivals.

Pancakes, nature & art, oh my!

Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, Feb. 22-24, 2013.

Valentine's Day on the way

Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, Feb. 8-10, 2013.

Kick off February with family fun!

Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, Feb. 1-3, 2013, including Groundhog Day events.

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, Jan. 18-21, 2013, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events.

Freebies & other fun

Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, Jan. 11-13, 2013, including free events and other family fun activities.

Kids must rediscover nature in this age of technology

Winter's a wonderful time to look to nature, says mom blogger EJ Curran. She urges parents to get their kids away from the screen and outside to play.

Fresh air fun

Roundup of this weekend's family and kids' events in the Philadelphia area, South Jersey and Delaware, Jan. 4-6, 2013, including outdoor fun and nature activities.