Spring is just around the corner, and a fresh crop of events for toddlers and preschoolers is blooming around New Jersey. We've rounded up the best things to do with the under-6 crowd from mid-March through the end of May, and they're sure to put some spring in your steps.

From amusement park openings to Easter activities to family-friendly performances, there's something for everyone in your family to enjoy. Read on for our top spring event picks for NJ toddlers and preschoolers. And be sure to sneak a peek at our Spring Fun Guide for even more great events.

NOTE: Events are subject to change due to the constantly evolving coronavirus situation in New Jersey, and we are continuously updating our event calendar to reflect those changes. If you're planning to attend an event, we strongly recommend contacting the host venue directly to confirm it's still on.

March along a St. Patrick's Day parade route outdoors this weekend. Check out our St. Patrick's Day guide for a roundup of more events across Long Island.  

As coronavirus cases continue to rise around Long Island and in New York City, many organizations are choosing to cancel or reschedule their events. Please take a moment to click on events for our latest directory updates or call venues to confirm that events are still on before heading out. Don't forget to pack the hand sanitizer...if you can find any!

Here in Westchester County, the singular topic of discussion this week has been the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on our community. Depending on where in the county you live, you might be hearing rumblings about it and are bracing for impact, or you might be reside in Governor Cuomo's newly named "containment zone," where schools and other public-gathering spots are ordered to close for two weeks.

For March 14-15, our weekend roundup is presented with all this in mind. We, too, are parents in Westchester feeling the strain, but we want to try to help families cope as best as possible. We're looking at ways to unwind (and hopefully, avoid germs), but our readers have diverse perspectives, so we're laying out the options for you to decide.

Note that some events planned for this weekend, including the White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade, have been canceled. If you're looking for an outdoor activity, you can check out what nature centers and farms have to offer. We're in the tail-end of maple-sugaring season, with events like the Sugaring-Off Party, where you can learn how sap is collected and converted into syrup, including how early settlers used to do this. Another nature topic is Weasels in Winter, because why should groundhogs get all the attention?

Another great way to recharge your battery this weekend is to attend any of several exciting performances we've found, including A Capella Live at Tarrytown Music Hall.

For more options to choose from, read on and consult our Event Calendar. If staying in is on the schedule, try these at-home Boredom Busters to keep the kids busy, from science experiments to fun exercise games. 

We've sprung forward and that means summer is just around the corner. With that in mind, it's time to find a great summer camp for your kid.

For starters, you've got to figure out whether your kid would like to spend all day doing sports, or art, or mixing it up in a traditional camp. If your kid's a bit adventurous, they might want to take advantage of summer to try something new—say, surfing or game design. Good news, though, when it comes to camp opportunities options abound in Queens.

With that in mind, we did a little winnowing, looking for programs that have consistently delivered great reviews from participating families. Read on for some of the best summer camps in Queens!

It's the final weekend of winter! Celebrate like a lucky leprechaun at festive St. Patrick's Day events, including parades in Union, Sea Isle City and Morristown, among others, plus a craft in Bridgewater and a Leprechaun Hunt in Cherry Hill. Springtime is on the horizon with Diggerland's Season Opening this weekend.

Winter comes to a sweet close with the finale of maple sugaring season at Washington Crossing State Park and Great Swamp OEC and pie-related festivities at Pi Day. 

Find even more weekend options in our Spring Guide, including  40+ Free Things to Do in March. And look to our March GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.

NOTE: Events are subject to change due to the constantly evolving coronavirus situation, and we are continuously updating our event calendar to reflect those changes. If you're planning to attend an event, we strongly recommend contacting the host venue directly to confirm it's still on.