Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee celebrated the birth of their first baby of 2026, Alana Rubí, as well as other New Year's babies across their hospitals.

Harlem Hospital celebrated New York City's first baby of 2026, a girl born to the Niang family, while NYU Langone welcomed a boy named Liam shortly after.

Baltimore's Port Discovery Children's Museum hosted a daytime New Year's event with a noon countdown for families, featuring crafts, balloons, and sensory-friendly options.

The Fort Worth Police Officers Association's Cops for Kids program brought holiday joy to 1,077 children, distributing teddy bears, hosting shopping events, and investing $42,000 in community support.

Participants from the Collin County Criminal District Attorney's Office CPA visited the Children’s Advocacy Center to learn about combating child abuse and received insights on advocacy and legal processes.

Brier Creek Community Center hosts 'Cupid's Workshop' on Feb 3 for kids aged 5-10 to create Valentine's crafts. Registration available on RecLink for $5.

Champlin invites kids for Taekwondo classes starting January 7, teaching self-defense, respect, and discipline. Sessions are every Wednesday; $75 for six weeks.

Families are continuing the tradition of watching movies together on Christmas Day at theaters like Cinemark, enjoying new releases and spending quality time.

Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama gifted presents and a financial donation to a local family attacked outside a school, partnering with Roseland Ceasefire to provide support during their recovery.

The Plymouth History Center offers free educational Story Time events for families with elementary-aged children, including storytelling and activities on select Tuesdays.

Plymouth Community Center offers Preschool Open Gym every Monday for active toddlers, with a variety of play equipment. Cost is $6 for residents, $8 for nonresidents.

Corewell Health reports Theodore and Charlotte as 2025's top baby names in Southeast Michigan, with nearly 28,000 babies delivered. Classic names like Noah, Emma, and Olivia remain popular in the region.

The Salvation Army distributed more than 20,000 toys to nearly 5,000 Sacramento children at a Cal Expo drive-through, pairing gifts with meals and trees this holiday. Volunteers and partners helped sort and load donations for pre-registered families.