27 Spring Staycations and Day Trips from Long Island for Families

Get off Long Island and explore Governors Island.

We've found 27 ideas for a spring day trip from Long Island, a perfect time to escape now that the weather is warming up and we have more daylight hours to work with. 

Living on Long Island, we’re lucky to have amazing parks, attractions, and quaint seaside towns for springtime day trips. We’re also lucky to be within driving or ferry distance of New York City, Connecticut, and New Jersey. 

Find more inspiration in our Long Island Spring Fun Guide and our Day Trips and Getaways Guide.

43 Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in New Jersey this April and May for Families

Enjoy fun on the farm during Alstede's Easter and Springtime Festival. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

It's time to kiss winter goodbye in New Jersey and spring into the outdoor festival and fair season. Spring festivals are blossoming in 2024 and promise tons of family-friendly fun and things to do. From cherry blossom festivals to street fairs, these gatherings are a great way to spend time outdoors and experience all spring has to offer. 

For more spring action, check out our Guide to Spring Fun in New Jersey for Kids.

33 Spring Staycations and Spring Day Trips from NYC for Families

Hop the ferry to Governors Island to explore all the island has to offer. Photo by Diana Kim

These spring day trips from the NYC metro area are the perfect antidote to winter-induced stir-craziness. Whether you're looking for a fun way to fill the spring break holiday, or your family just needs a collective getaway, having this list of 28 spring day trips from NYC at your fingertips provides plenty of daycation inspiration.

From hiking to smelling the blooms and strolling amid sculpture gardens, there is something on this list of spring day trips from the NYC metro area for everyone. Since we have a low tolerance for driving, all of these spring day trips are an easy drive from New York City. Find more seasonal inspiration in our Guide to Spring Activities and travel ideas in our Guide to Weekend Getaways.

Easter Egg Hunts and More Things To Do this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Celebrate spring with a ride on the Catskill Mountain Railroad's Easter Bunny Express. Photo courtesy of the railroad

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

Get your Easter baskets and bunny ears ready, because there are tons of Easter festivities happening this weekend, including the Easter Eggstravaganza at the Barley Beach House, which features an egg hunt, bounce house, Easter Bunny photos, and more. Families can also celebrate Purim at Chabad of the Rivertowns with acrobatics performances, concessions, and more.

Also, don't miss Super Solar Eclipse Saturday with Astronaut Ron Garan at the Hudson River Museum, celebrating the upcoming solar eclipse. Or check out Slime Fest Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum.

Egg Hunts and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

Hicks Nurseries offers visitors an early glimpse of spring at its Flower & Garden Show this weekend. Photo by Jennifer Voit

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

The weather forecast calls for a washout on Saturday. Please check with a venue before heading out to make sure they're open.

There are egg hunts all over Long Island this first weekend of spring, including at Molloy University, and many other spots.

It's also opening weekend at some of LI's top kid-friendly attractions, including Adventureland and White Post Farms

Keep reading for more of the weekend's best kid-friendly events on Long Island. 

Easter Egg Hunts and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

Easter Egg Hunts are taking place at farms and beaches across New Jersey this weekend!

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

This egg-stra special weekend features Easter hunts throughout the state, including the annual Jenkinson's Egg Hunt by the shore. Check out more seasonal festivities this weekend, including Alstede's Springtime and Easter Family Festival and iPlay's Sonny the Bunny's Colossal Carrot Adventure.

Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend. 

Easter Egg Hunts, Purim, Holi, and More Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in NYC

The South Street Seaport celebrates Holi with colorful puppets, dances, drummers, delicious food, and powder play. Photo by Mike Szpot

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.

New York City is on high celebration alert this weekend, with FREE Easter Egg Hunts in Canarsie Park and at the Morris-Jumel Mansion. There's a Holi celebration at The Seaport, and lots of Purim fun at Emanu-El Downtown's circus-themed celebration, the Jewish Museum's family concert starring The Pop Ups, and Commonpoint Queens Purim Celebration.

12 Kid-Friendly Spots to See the DC Cherry Blossoms

The famous DC cherry blossoms will make the whole family smile. Photo courtesy of Wonderlane Photography, Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic

Springtime brings one of the most iconic symbols of the season—the blooming of the famous Washington, DC cherry blossoms. Each year, more than 1.5 million visitors flock to the nation's capital to take part in the National Cherry Blossom Festival, a citywide celebration of the pink and white blooms. The festival includes lots of fun events like the Blossom Kite Festival and the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.

This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place now through April 14, 2024. Due to higher than average temperatures, the trees have already reached peak bloom and are dazzling visitors of all ages. And you don't have to attend one of the festival events to enjoy them.

Here are 12 great places to see the DC cherry blossoms with your family, from the famous (and busy) Tidal Basin to some lesser-known gems. Whichever spot you choose, the blooms will be breathtaking just the same.

For more ways to keep the kiddos busy all season long, check out our Spring Fun Guide for Kids and Families in Washington, DC.

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