The holidays are around the corner and as a family you'll probably be dining out a lot. If you're having a hard time locating a kid-friendly spot or want to try a new establishment, try our picks to please the little ones.

With special kids' menus being offered by these restaurants, everyone will be having a fun and tasty meal.

With the first weekend of December upon us, the countdown to Christmas has begun. Holiday parades are marching into cities across the country and many of these events have been town traditions for decades. So get out and enjoy the magic of the season before it slips away.



Check out our state-by-state guide to find a holiday parade near you:

'Tis the season of jungle bells and holiday magic in the animal kingdom. Virtually every major zoo in the country has some type of holiday event happening this month, from breakfast with Santa to Zoo Year's Eve.

Check out our guide to some of best holiday zoo events -- if you don't see something near you, call or visit the website of your neighborhood zoo.

Just because parents have really young children doesn't mean they can't go on vacation. These days there are lots of options to choose from, especially in cruise travel.



To make vacation planning easier for busy moms and dads, CruiseCompete.com recently came up with a list of baby-friendly cruise lines.

With the winter season and the holidays fast approaching, it's about time to lace up those skates and embrace the cold-weather spirit.



Bundle up, grab your family and friends and get ready to skate your heart out. Here are some of our favorite rinks to show off those salchows and triple toe loops: