The Baltimore County Police Department's Precinct 7 in Cockeysville has reinstated its Santa's Mailbox tradition, allowing children to send letters to Santa and receive a response.

The Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting its 17th annual Family Literacy Festival with reading activities, crafts, and live characters on December 7.

The City of Plymouth is hosting a New Year's Eve daytime celebration for kids ages 2-12 at the K.U.B.E., featuring activities like music and face painting.

North Las Vegas won the 2024 Excellence in Youth Sports Award for its commitment to quality youth sports programs, investments in facilities, and creative initiatives like the Shooting Stars Youth Track Meet.

Over 146,000 NYC public school students experienced homelessness last year, marking a record high and highlighting a growing social crisis in the city.

AG Letitia James and 32 state attorneys general support the Kids Online Safety Act to protect minors online, enabling opt-outs from algorithmic recommendations.

San Diego County airports collaborate with Toys for Tots, collecting donated toys for children until December 14. Events at Fallbrook Airpark and Ramona Airport feature Marines collecting gifts.

Wake County hosts an Adoption Information Fair for potential adoptive parents interested in fostering on November 16 at the Wake County Commons Building.

Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation is offering a free hockey program for children aged 4 to 9, including a session for girls led by female hockey teams.

Washington County Libraries offer a series of educational events for kids and teens in November, including wildlife encounters, math programs, art sessions, coding with bees, pet sketching, car maintenance, and bath bomb making.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul suggests checking the state's sex offender registry for safety before Halloween trick-or-treating and details restrictions for offenders during the festivities.

NICUs at Loyola University Medical and Trinity Health Grand Rapids are dressing up their infant patients for Halloween, bringing joy to families with babies in intensive care.

Scott County offers a Family Archery event for all levels at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park to teach safety and skills, with guidance from instructors.