My kiddos love fajitas and sheet pan dinners make it so easy! If I'm super crunched for time, I'll skip the seasoning in the recipe and use a store bought fajita mix instead. We have this at least twice a month! From Damn Delicious

We take this every time we go to the beach. It is super lightweight, rolls up easily into its own carry pouch, comes with 4 plastic stakes and corner sand pockets to hold it down securely in the sand and is heat resistant so it doesn't hurt to walk or sit on it after it's been in the sun. It shakes out very easily to avoid sand getting everywhere!

This is my kid's favorite find this year! These vampire lip whistles are lots of fun for a wide range of ages. They love the built-in siren whistle that is easy to blow.

The Zion Nature Sanctuary features 10-acres of wooded areas, wetland areas, nature trails and a shelter that is used for outdoor classes. Different trails include crushed gravel, steps, rustic trails, foot bridges and more. A stream and scenic overlook are ideal spots for exploring during your next nature hike together.

Go back to the wild west with your little ones at the Wells Fargo History Museum. See an authentic stage coach from the 19th century, explore interactive exhibits, enjoy educational programs and events and much more during your visit. Children especially enjoy climbing aboard an actual stage coach and working the interactive telegraph that is on display. The museum also holds the largest public gallery of artist, N.C. Wyeth's, western themed artwork.

Explore fire apparatus used from 1725-1969 throughout the U.S.A, England, Germany, Japan, France and Austria. There is also a gallery showcasing the history of woodland firefighting in the United States.

Immerse yourself in the history of the Western Region of the United States with paintings, photographs, sculptures, ceramics, artifacts and more. You'll also find a sculpture courtyard, theatre and museum gift shop to make your museum visit more enjoyable.

Mystery Casle is a large 18-room, three-story castle located in the foothills of South Mountain Park. Boyce Luther Gulley built the castle in the 1930s using a combination of stone, automobile parts, rail tracks from a mine, adobe, cement, mortar, calcium, telephone poles and goats milk! Gulley built the house for his daughter before his death in 1945. The eclectic and diverse mansion features a cantina, chapel and dungeon. It is a wonderful place to explore together as a family.

Plan a visit to the United States' only cardiovascular learning facility and explore ways to prevent cardiovascular disease through a balanced diet, physical activity and not using tobacco. Interactive and educational exhibits throughout the museum include a 9-1-1 Action Theater, the Kitchen Cafe, The Beat Goes On, Marketplace, All Creatures Great and Small and more.

Learn about the history of the Phoenix Police Department dating as far back as 1881 at the Phoenix Police Museum. The museum highlights the role of police from years past through the present. Exhibits include Phoenix's first marshal's office and jail, the Arizona Rangers, Phoenix's connection to Miranda rights, police vehicles, helicopters and motorcycles, SWAT teams, CSI departments, technology through the years and much more. Kids of all ages can have fun getting "sworn in" as a police officers during their visit.

The Penske Racing Museum has over a dozen different pace cars, Indianapolis 500 cars, Nascar race cars and others. Besides the actual cars, some of which are race winners, the museum also features trophies and racing memorabilia from over 400 of Penske's major race wins.

This "living museum" features an authentic Old West town situated on 90 acres. You'll find a blacksmith, opera house, jail, ranch complex and stores. Cowboys, lawmen, town folk and more can be seen in authentic costumes throughout the museum. Life-size exhibits immerse you in pioneer life and teach your family what it meant to be a pioneer!

This is one of my family's favorite Halloween events to attend each year! My kids love to dress up in their costumes and explore Little Haunt on the Prairie at "Ghoul" Creek Park. There's loads to do for all ages including a hayride, a spooky nature trail, games, campfire with roasting marshmallows, live owls, craft stations, Monster Mash dance area, trick-or-treating and great photo ops throughout the event.

Does your family love animals? Spend time volunteering for the Humane Society of Indianapolis where you can help take care of the homeless dogs and cats living in the Humane Society's shelter. Their Parent and Me program is the perfect way to spend time together caring for the animals being held in the IHS's adoption kennels. There are also volunteer options for older teens in the shelters. Simply visit their site to get started volunteering.