Goldie is a vegan, kosher, Israeli-style falafel shop serving Falafel, Hummus, French Fries and Tehina Shakes. The staple sandwich features freshly fried falafel in warm pita with crisp veggies and customizable condiments like amba, harissa, or schug, making it both quick and flavorful.

HipCityVeg is a 100% plant‑based fast‑casual eatery founded in Philadelphia in 2012 that transforms vegan and vegetarian ingredients into familiar favorites like burgers, “chick’n” sandwiches, fries, and shakes. It offers a casual, relaxed vibe where families are comfortable.

Kopp's Frozen Custard is celebrated for its rich, high‑quality frozen custard—featuring rotating “Flavor of the Day” specials—as well as its oversized “jumbo” burgers that have earned national recognition.

The museum is quick stop but quite interesting for all ages, with a Touchables Table (sensory play with finds of the forest), displays of animal skulls & antlers, even birds nests. But the overall Rancocas Nature Center is always buzzing with activity. With over 3 miles of hiking trails through forests, meadows, & wetlands, picnic area, weekly programs for children & adults, birthday parties & more.

The Churchville Nature Center invites friends of all ages to explore and take part in nature walks, nature-based workshops, campfires and more. Their kids activity guide includes a live Butterfly House where kids learn about metamorphosis. Lenape Village Programs offer families a chance to embrace native history by experiencing a variety of hands-on public programming. Learn about Wild Edibles, Learning From Animals, Firemaking, Cordage & Crafts, and much more complete with an authentic replica of a Native American village.

Originally designated as a bird sanctuary in 1958, today the Pennypack Environmental Center now boasts an outdoor amphitheater, nature exhibits, campfire and free picnic areas, as well as public and school environmental education programs. The center itself holds a 300 gallon fish aquarium, and a display of local wildlife and Native American artifacts.

The Briar Bush Nature Center offers a nature playscape for children of all ages year round, summer camps, hiking trails, along with the nature center to explore. Popular programming for children and families include nature walks, live animal encounters, story time and more.

Also known as the Tree House, the Wissahickon Environmental Center has been offering public and group nature programs for over thirty years. Explore their trails, visit their large native fish aquarium, and enjoy a wide selection of nature programs for kids and families.

With a visitor's center, 10 miles of hiking trails, fishing, canoe/kayaking (B.Y.O.Boat) and more, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful place for families to explore. The wildlife and habitat are home to countless birds, reptiles, mammals, and amphibians.

The Riverbend Environmental Education Center aims to grow greener children by connecting them to nature through their programs and events. They offer programs for schools and scouts, summer camps, nature clubs, and birthday parties at their 30 acre reserve. Busy and working parents tend to appreciate Riverbend's flexible nature camp schedule, where programs are specifically run on most school holidays and breaks, along with extended evening care. Year-round exploration camps foster the love of nature through hands-on activities, like hiking, science experiments and free play.

Make a spider web on the floor with painters tape for this impressive Halloween party game. Buy or make spiders using painted egg carton cups, bean bags, or even black socks filled with beans for the body, pipe cleaners for legs and googly eyes for fun! One game variation is to spread the spiders around the web and have kids pick as many up as they can while hopping on one leg, hopscotch-style. For an extra challenge, have them hold a ball or balloon in one hand so they can only use one hand to pick up spiders.

If you're looking to keep things simple, try a series of Minute to Win it Halloween games like this one! You just need plastic spiders, straws and lung power to have kids move their spiders from a starting point to a finish line. Cutting the ring part off of spider rings is a good option for this game, as the spiders are lightweight enough to move pretty easily.

The Chicago Diner is a beloved vegetarian/vegan diner in Chicago, operating “Meat Free Since ’83,” which puts creative plant‑based twists on classic comfort foods. Favorites include their Radical Reuben (seitan in place of corned beef), vegan milkshakes, and a full brunch menu with dishes like country fried steak and biscuits & gravy. With locations in Lakeview and Logan Square, its retro diner decor, cozy vibe, and large menu make it a go‑to spot for folks looking for hearty food without the meat.

Giordano’s is a famous Chicago-based pizzeria chain best known for its Chicago-style stuffed deep‑dish pizza, where cheese and toppings are layered between two crusts and topped with sauce. Founded in 1974, Giordano’s has grown to dozens of locations across several states and also ships frozen pies nationwide. Its pies are celebrated for their heavy cheese, flaky crust, and rich tomato sauce, making them a staple in Chicago’s iconic pizza scene.

The Berghoff Restaurant is a historic Chicago institution known for its traditional German cuisine and classic old-world ambiance. Established in 1898, it has been serving hearty dishes like schnitzel, sauerbraten, and house-made sausages for over a century. The restaurant also features its own line of Berghoff beers and root beer, adding to its timeless charm and legacy.

Delaware's top indoor climbing facility, the Delaware Rock Gym has climbing routes for children and adults of all climbing experience levels and abilities. They offer bouldering, trial climbs (a great way to introduce kids to rock climbing), an intro to climbing class, and drop in climbing.

Downingtown Rock Gym offers a wide variety of all-ages drop in and youth climbing programs in their 10,000+ square foot facility. Kids classes, youth climbing club, competitive team, Kids Night Out, summer camp, birthday parties, and private instruction are offered to give your kids the best rock climbing experience!

RiverWinds Community Center offers many fitness opportunities and community amenities for families. Kids will enjoy testing out their 28-foot rock climbing wall! Use of the climbing wall and equipment rental is already included in the price of admission. Climbing routes are set for every skill level, including beginners, so everyone can feel comfortable trying this out.

South Jersey's premier climbing facility offers lots of options for rock climbing kids! Your child can drop in for a climb, enroll in youth classes, attend a Friday night Kid's Club climbing session, join a youth climbing team, and they even have a family package to get the whole family involved.