The first resource that I want to mention for families in any corner of the country is Macaroni Kid. It is a FREE resource to Find Your Family Fun® in over 500 communities around the country. It is GREAT for locals, but even better if you are just visiting and looking for free (or inexpensive) family-friendly adventures that are happening in the area. You can search by city/state at macaronikid.com and either sign up for weekly newsletters or just peruse their event calendars for the local area.