Submerge Festival, Truck Festivals, Spring Fling and More Things To Do this Weekend in NYC with Kids

Dance Parade, Photo by Miguel Chavez of The Push Kids

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.

Take a deep dive into Marine Science at this weekend's Submerge Festival, or soar through the skies the Brooklyn Bridge Kite Festival. Foodies find Nirvana at Taste of Tribeca and the 9th Ave International Food Fest, and trucks can be touched at Big Truck Day on Randall's Island and PS 295.

EcoFair, Rhubarb Festival, Pony Rides, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

Join in Clarke's Listening Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo to listen, learn and explore the zoo. Photo by J. Fusco/Visit 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.

May is in full swing and there is so much to do in Philly. Don't miss the Rhubarb Festival in Intercourse or Pony Rides and Petting Zoo in Media for some outdoor farm and family fun. The EcoFair brings some environmental education to Philly. The Spring Carnival in Croydon gives families a chance to get out into nature. Don't miss a thing this weekend.

Giant New NYC Exhibit Lets Kids Play at Being City Planners

From transporation to trash and more, CityWorks explores all the systems that make NYC move.

City parents often think of New York City as our playground—its parks, transportation, and towering neighborhoods provide ample opportunities for exploration and inspiration. This fact was not lost on the team at the New York Hall of Science, who this week debut a brand-new, large-scale installation dedicated to the inner workings of city life with CityWorks, a sprawling, permanent exhibition that gives visitors, young and old, a look at what makes the city move.

From trash to transportation, waterworks to construction considerations, CityWorks lets visitors young and old embrace the spirit of urban planners with hands-on activities and info-packed displays designed to help visitors understand the complexities of keeping the city working as its populations and needs evolve. Read on for a look at this major new exhibition and get all our top tips for visiting NYSCI here.

Free Comic Book Day, Grump Out, and More Holidays & Activities for May 2025

Even cats get grumpy. There's a day for that! Starfleet Pet photo by Reba Spike, via Flickr 2.0

May has Mother's Day and Memorial Day Weekend, but there are 29 other days in May to celebrate and we've rounded up something fun and maybe a little bit silly to celebrate and do every single day in May. Like Star Wars Day, National Grump Out, and Geek Pride Day! This is a month where you’ll never be searching for activities, things to do, and fun things to celebrate with kids!

You know what else May means? It's almost summer. To start planning your summer vacation, check out our Summer Vacation Guide. Bookmark it. It's the only thing you need to turn your summer into something entirely unforgettable, with thousands of local events & activities, and more fun things to do at home!

Kids Fringe, Summer Block Party, Book Festival, and More Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando with authentic music, cuisine, and festive entertainment. Photo courtesy of SeaWorld Orlando

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

Kick off the weekend with Kids Fringe, part of the Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival, featuring fun activities just for kids. Celebrate the start of summer at the Uptown Altamonte Summer Block Party in Altamonte Springs. Looking for more family-friendly fun? Check out the Orlando Book Festival in downtown Orlando, the Asian Cultural Festival in Ocoee, and Central Florida Cars & Community in Oviedo. Best of all, each of the events mentioned above are FREE to attend! Scroll down for details on these and other exciting happenings this weekend.

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