Dino Daze, Holi Celebration, and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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The Long Island Children's Museum celebrates Holi, the Festival of Colors, with a range of great activities and performances. Photo courtesy LICM

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.

Cast a line for fun in the sun as Belmont Lake State Park hosts its annual free Spring Fishing Festival. Dinosaur Daze roars into Garvies Point this weekend, and families can learn from resident dino experts, touch fossils, play dinosaur dress-up, and try the dig for fossils of their own. Plus, the vibrant and joyous Holi celebration at the Long Island Children's Museum, which boasts music, dance, crafts, and colorful fun. 

Read on for all our top picks for things to do on Long Island this weekend.

Cherry Blossom Fest and More Fun Things To Do this Weekend in New Jersey with Kids

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Catch the strolling spring bunny as he hops through Princeton's Palmer Square this weekend. Photo courtesy of the event

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.

April kicks off with a weekend rich in annual spring festivities, including the seasonal debut of the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, with its beautiful flowering trees and family activities, as well as the Springtime and Easter Festival at Alstede Farms, featuring animals, egg hunts, mazes, and more.

Plus, revel in April holiday celebrations beyond Easter at the North Brunswick Holi Festival and Flemington's Earth Day Festival.

Big Umbrella Festival, Earthfest, Babytopia & More Things To Do this Weekend in NYC with Kids

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The larger-than-life spinning tops of “Los Trompos” are headed to Damrosch Park for our Big Umbrella Festival! Photo courtesy of Lincoln Center

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.

Lincoln Center's Big Umbrella Festival opens its campus-wide takeover on Thursday, April 3. Earthfest at the American Museum of Natural History sets the standard for Earth Day celebrations, and our own BABYTOPIA sparkles with dozens of activities and options for little ones and their families.

Plus, the New York Theatre Ballet's Royal Collection sets classic fairy tales on their toes, and The Jewish Museum welcomes ShirLaLa for a family-friendly concert as part of its Freedom Art Jam on Sunday. 

Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms in NYC

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The Green-Wood Cemetery has gorgeous cherry blossoms and amazing views. Photo by Amy Nieporent

Viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms in New York City or attending a local cherry blossom festival is one of the most delightful rites of spring. In Japan, cherry blossom viewing is taken to almost religious heights. Blooming flowers are carefully watched, enjoyed, and celebrated. Traditional Sakura Hanami parties feature eating, drinking, and music.

There are many places to enjoy gorgeous cherry blossoms in NYC this spring, and take note—the cherry blossoms are just beginning to burst to life. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms and celebrate with cherry blossom festivals in New York City this spring. Find more seasonal happenings in our NYC Kids' Guide to Spring Fun.

100 Fun & Easy Brain Breaks for Kids of All Ages

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Even kids can benefit from some mindful meditation!

It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for kids can be scattered throughout longer periods of work to help refocus kids' minds, increase their creativity and productivity, and give them a chance to blow off steam.

A brain break for kids can be a mental task, a physical one, or a combination of both. Our list of 100 brain breaks for kids includes both outdoor brain breaks and indoor activities for kids, classroom brain breaks that work for any large group, creative kids' activities, energy breaks that get kids moving their bodies, and more.

For fun ways to entertain kids for longer periods of time, our guides to crafts for kids and science experiments for kids have you covered!

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