Earth Day, Paw Patrol, Apple Blossom Carnival, Outdoor Movies, and More Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in NYC

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Experience the I’mPossible, an exuberant big top extravaganza at the New Victory Theater. Photo courtesy of the theater

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Earth Day rocks NYC this weekend with Car Free fun in all five boroughs, cyanotype printing and more on Governors Island,  tons of earthy activities at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, a STEAM session in Rockefeller Park, the Broadway Earth Day Concert, and another opportunity to play with MommyPoppins at the Seaport Kids x Earth Day bash. Plus, Paw Patrol is on a roll at MSG, the Apple Blossom Carnival is blooming once again in Queens, and Movies under the Stars are starting up for the season, with Elemental in Bushwick and Super Mario Brothers in downtown Brooklyn.

Earth Day, Spring Festival, CoComelon, Open Mic, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

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The annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this seasonal wonder and the deep cultural ties between Philadelphia and Japan. Photo courtesy of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

Looking for family fun this weekend in Philly? Dive into nature at Naturepalooza's Earth Day Celebration with guided hikes and eco-friendly activities. Explore global cultures at the International Spring Festival in Lansdale, or visit the Benjamin Franklin Museum for free! Don't miss out on colonial farm experiences at Peter Wentz Farmstead or Pitman's Earth Day festivities. Plus, enjoy tap dancing fun with The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble and a kids-only Open Mic at Mister John's Music. It's a weekend full of learning, entertainment, and memorable moments for the whole family!

This Top LA Area Music and Arts Camp Still Has Spots Open

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Amplify’s one-of-a-kind music and arts camp attracts deeply creative kids from California and around the world.

Amplify is an award-winning, American Camp Association accredited, music and arts summer camp in Ojai, California with day and sleepaway programs in music, photography, film, theater, dance, and much more.

Tucked away in the beautiful Topa Topa mountains–just an hour and a half outside of LA–Amplify’s totally one-of-a-kind music and arts summer camp attracts deeply creative kids from California and around the world. The empowering program invites girls entering grades 4 through 12 to bust through gender bias, giving them an unmatched opportunity to freely explore their interests and talents, express themselves authentically, and build beautiful friendships that last far beyond the summer.

Within Amplify’s truly nurturing and inclusive environment, not only do kids get to choose a creative focus for each camp session–from rock band to photography. They also create their own customized daily schedules, choosing from incredible ever-changing elective activities like screen printing, surfing, and karaoke. Add in campwide field trips to the beach and nighttime dance parties under the stars, and you’ve got a really unforgettable summer for preteens and teens.

Learn more about why Amplify’s transformative summer program is a perfect pick for creative kids:

Best Beach Clubs near NYC for Families

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Sunny Atlantic Beach Club on Long Island offers plenty of family-friendly fun. Photo courtesy of Sunny Atlantic Beach Club

Beach clubs offer a surefire way to add more relaxation to a summer staycation with kids. These local beach clubs in New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey all offer top-notch amenities for summer fun, like massive swimming pools, organized kids' activities including sports and arts and crafts—sometimes even a day camp—plus spas, restaurants, lounges and, of course, access to pristine private beaches, so you have plenty of space to spread out.

So, much as we love the idea of jetting off to an all-inclusive resort for a couple of weeks, these local beach clubs provide a closer-to-home alternative escape that lasts all summer long. These top picks for beach clubs near the New York City metro area will jumpstart your summer plans. Find more wet-and-wild seasonal fun in our Family-Friendly Guide to Beaches and Lakes.

Earth Day Events, Blueberry Festivals, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

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Bring the kids to Mead Botanical Garden for the annual Duck Derby -- adopt a rubber duck and watch it race! Photo courtesy of the gardens

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Join the Earth Day festivities this weekend in Central Florida, with events taking place in Downtown Orlando, St. Cloud, Sanford, and Maitland. Delight in everything blueberry at either Amber Brooke Farm's Blueberry Festival or the Orange City Blueberry Fest. And that's not all! Keep reading for additional exciting events taking place this weekend.

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