Looking for family fun beyond New Orleans? Discover amazing Gulf Coast adventures! Our guide explores kid-friendly activities in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Find pristine beaches, charming towns, and exciting attractions. Let’s go!
40+ Free Things To Do In Pensacola With Kids
Family fun in Pensacola doesn’t have to break the bank! Discover 40+ exciting and free activities to enjoy with your kids in this beautiful Northwest Florida city. From stunning beaches…
Cooling Off In New Orleans (Water Parks, Splash Pads, and Pools)
We all know it gets super hot here during the summer in New Orleans. So what can we do to try to keep as cool as possible? Well lucky for you…
20+ Fun Day Trips From New Orleans With Kids This Summer
Summer can feel like a whirlwind of activity, with camps, end-of-school celebrations, and the everyday hustle and bustle leaving little time for relaxation and memory-making. But fear not! We’ve got…
WHY YOU WILL LOVE INFINITY SCIENCE CENTER ON THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
NASA Infinity Science Center on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is a great day trip from New Orleans. Located next to the Mississippi Welcome Center, Infinity Center also serves as the…
GULFARIUM MARINE ADVENTURE PARK ON FLORIDA’S EMERALD COAST
When we lived in the Pensacola area, I had to find time to have a day of fun at the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.The marine park is…
Tropical Falls at OWA: A Day of Thrills and Fun!
Did you know that there is a great little amusement park on the Alabama Gulf Coast, just an hour from Pensacola and a few hours from New Orleans? There is…
100+ SUPER FUN THINGS TO DO IN PENSACOLA WITH KIDS
Pensacola, Florida, is a vibrant coastal town with something to offer everyone, including families with kids. From its pristine beaches and historical landmarks to its exciting museums and family-friendly attractions,…
2024 BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE SCHEDULE AT NAS PENSACOLA
The Blue Angels are one of Pensacola’s pride and joys. Just watching them, you can see why. With the home of the Blue Angels being NAS Pensacola, Pensacola residents and those visiting…
2024 MARDI GRAS EVENTS IN PENSACOLA
Mardi Gras is of our family’s favorite times of the year. The floats, the parades, the fun. When we moved to Pensacola in 2017, the kids had to make sure…
Fun Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 In Pensacola With Kids
It’s time to ring in the New Year and celebrate 2024! Having kids means celebrating New Year’s a little differently with a family-friendly celebration. To help you have a great…
Gluten Free Heaven Can Be Found at Guncles In Mobile, Alabama
If you are gluten-free, you know how hard it is to find delicious pastries made with gluten-free ingredients. There are many things out there, but sometimes they miss the mark…
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes In and Around Pensacola
It’s that time of year again when we hope the weather starts to get cooler and pumpkins show up EVERYWHERE! One of our favorite things to do this time of…
Scary and Haunted Halloween In Pensacola (Updated for 2023)
It’s the time of year when everything goes bump in the night when ghostly friends come out to play, and everyone wants to be scared. To help you have a…
All About Community Maritime Park In Downtown Pensacola
Nestled in the heart of downtown Pensacola, Florida, Community Maritime Park offers a unique blend of history, recreation, and stunning waterfront views. This park is a must-visit for locals and…
Have Some Sweet Fun at Sweet Cone Alabama in Pensacola, Florida
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream”I’ve had been seeing Sweet Cone Alabama pop up on Instagram. So one day when we still lived in Pensacola, while…
All About the Indoor Playground at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida
One of our favorite attractions in Pensacola is the National Naval Aviation Museum There is so much to see and do here, from flight simulators, to learning about the rich history of…
Little Aviators Will Love Aviation Discovery Park in Pensacola, Florida
When I heard a park by the Pensacola airport where kids can watch the planes land and take off, I knew I just had to visit. Aviation Discovery Park is…
All About Perdido Kids Park in Perdido Key, Florida
When you ask in any local mom’s group where the best parks and playgrounds are in Pensacola, Perdido Kids Park is at the top of that list. There is good reason…
Things You Need To Know Before Visiting White Sands Lake Day Beach
My family recently spent the day at White Sands Lake Day Beach, a spring-fed lake located in Enon, Louisiana. Located just north of Folsom, it’s centered between Franklinton, Covington, and Bogalusa….
14+ Historical Sites and Museums to Visit In Pensacola With Kids
Pensacola is known as the City of Five Flags and is rich in history and culture. These museums and historical sites tell the story of Pensacola’s past, present and future. Looking…
TIPS FOR VISITING LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER IN GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
When I first started venturing out with two kids, I remember the drama involved with long trips with two kids in a car. We started doing day trips from New Orleans and overnight…
TIPS FOR VISITING GULF ISLANDS WATERPARK IN GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
A few years ago, I got tired of paying for country club membership just to use the pool area for the summer. I got season passes to Gulf Island Waterpark…
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LULU’S GULF SHORES
I had heard about Lulu’s for the last few years. Everyone I talked to RAVED about their food allergy menu and said this was a must do when traveling to…
9 AWESOME TIPS TO MAKE YOUR NEXT BEACH VACATION FUN!
In 2017, faced with moving out of the house we rented in Metairie and nothing locally that would fit our family, we decided to make a huge move and head…
EASTER IN PENSACOLA 2023: EASTER EGG HUNTS AND EASTER BUNNY PICTURES IN PENSACOLA, FL
Get ready, Pensacola! Easter 2023 is going to be full of fun – egg hunts and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Come celebrate this special holiday in one of Florida’s…
Fun and Mostly FREE Trunk or Treats in Pensacola
Trunk or treats are a great safe way to have Halloween fun in Pensacola without having to worry about venturing through neighborhoods with not enough lights or sidewalks. Not only…