Earth Day 2025: 13 Earth Day Activities in Chicago for Kids
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Show kids the value of Planet Earth with one of these Earth Day events.
Best Things To Do this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids
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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.
This weekend includes multiple festivals celebrating Earth Day, including the annual Earth Day Celebration at the Bear Mountain Zoo, where kids can make treats for the black bears to eat.
Or, check out the flowering cherry trees and Japanese cultural activities at the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson. Music-loving families can enjoy a special concert of Taylor Swift's music for kids at Garcia's in Port Chester.
Read on for all the great things to do this weekend for kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Earth Day, Cherry Blossoms and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids
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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.
Set your sights high this weekend at the free Kite Festival at Robert Moses State Park. Spring forward with free seasonal festivals in Stony Brook or Sayville. Of course, Mother Earth gives Long Islanders another reason to celebrate in April with this slate of Earth Day activities and events.
Plus, Lenny Bruno hosts their annual spring kickoff, celebrating all things sweet: melons, sunflowers, and sweet corn - plus tons of family fun.
Read on for all our top picks for things to do on Long Island this weekend.
Rutgers Day and More Fun Things To Do this Weekend in New Jersey with Kids
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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.
Spring fever hits New Jersey this weekend with the kickoff of spring festival season. Experience demonstrations, entertainment, hands-on learning, and more at the annual Rutgers Day, and rock out to great live music at the Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair.
Plus, Earth Day celebrations spring up around the state, including Hoboken's Earth Day Celebration and Music Festival.
Earth Day, the Big Swim, Macy's Flower Show, and More Things To Do this Weekend in NYC with Kids
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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 festivities peak this weekend, from Friday's Bioblitz at Belvedere Plaza to Car Free Earth Day citywide, Broadway's Earth Day concert, and the fests on Randall's Island, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Plus, families can explore the new Davis Center in Central Park and Open Studios in Dumbo, and dive in to the Big Swim at Asphalt Green. End the weekend with a visit to Macy's annual Flower Show, where kids can make a LEGO flower to take home.
This weekend is not only Earth-friendly, it's wallet-friendly too. All of our picks are FREE!
Earth Day 2025: 18 Earth Day Activities in Los Angeles for Kids
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Los Angeles may be a sprawling city, but it’s also full of families who care deeply about the planet—and there’s no better time to show it than Earth Day. From sandy beach cleanups to upcycled crafts and Earth Day festivals, the city is buzzing with creative, hands-on ways to teach kids about sustainability.
Whether you're raising a tiny recycler or just looking for ways to make your everyday routine greener, we've rounded up sustainable eco habits and the best Earth Day events in Los Angeles to help your family make a real impact.
Celebrate Earth Day all year long with these tips on living more sustainably. Plus, get kids excited about a healthier planet with recycled crafts and check out more ways to introduce environmentally-friendly ways of living and activities in our guide to Earth Kids: Green Activities for the Planet.
Universal's Epic Universe: Epic Fun at Orlando's Newest Theme Park
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I recently had the incredible opportunity to preview Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s newest theme park. As a lifelong theme park fan and Central Florida native, I’ve had plenty of “wow” moments over the years — but nothing quite compares to this. Universal truly pulled out all the stops!
Epic Universe isn’t just a collection of rides and attractions — it’s five completely unique worlds. Each one feels like you’ve stepped into a movie or a video game come to life. I spent the entire day exploring, riding, eating, and just taking it all in at this massive Orlando attraction— and I still didn't see everything! Read on for all the information about each immersive world at Epic Universe, opening May 22, 2025.
Earth Day 2025: 11 Earth Day Activities in Philly for Kids
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It’s finally spring! Although the weather during the month of April can be really unpredictable, families are finding ways to enjoy the outdoors. Earth Day is April 22, and it’s the perfect time to recognize Mother Nature and show support for environmental protection. There are plenty of family-friendly activities around the Delaware Valley that have been inspired by this worldwide day of celebration, and they’re helping to shape a green generation.
Looking to spring into some more fun? Check out our Spring Activity Guide for more seasonal things to do!
