We love our local mall, especially when my 10-year-old was younger. It has free open spaces to run around, different stores to check out, and you can bring all your own food and snacks. It’s warm and cozy, with lots to see and do, and can be a great place to chill out, especially with littles. We also love sports stores like Decathlon, where you can “test” out some of their equipment – the one near us has a trampoline, rock-climbing wall, bikes, skates, a basketball hoop, and more. We can spend hours there, and it doesn’t cost a thing.