Spring Festivals, Hot Wheels Legends Tour, May the 4th, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

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Duluth is hosting its colorful Chalk Art Festival on Saturday! Photo courtesy of the City of Duluth

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

Head out for fun, FREE festivals this first weekend of May in Atlanta, like May-Retta Daze, Duluth Chalk Arts Festival, and The Little Shop of Stories Children's Book Festival in Decatur. We love these family-friendly events because they offer fun activities for kids like bounce houses, art corners, and face painting. Speaking of fun activities for kids...the Hot Wheels Legends Tour makes a pit stop in Suwanee on Saturday, where car enthusiasts get to see life-size Hot Wheels cars and play in the kids' zone. May the 4th be with you on Sunday for Star Wars Day at Wild Heaven West End for Wookie-sized fun. For even more cool ideas to do this weekend, read below! 

Great Big Family Play Day, LA County Fair, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

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May the 4th Celebration: Exploring the Galaxy. Photo courtesy of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

It's the biggest party in town, which could only mean one thing... well, actually, this weekend it could mean a lot of different things. We could discuss Great Big Family Play Day, which returns to the Autry Museum for two days of family fun with everything from kiddie car tracks to crafts, swag, performances by Laurie Berkner and Snoop's Doggyland, and more swag! Of course, the biggest party could also mean the LA County Fair, returning for another year with carnival rides, pig racing, barnyard friends, headliner concerts, and fried everything.

And let's not forget the other biggest party, Cinco de Mayo, with celebrations up and down the Southland, including Cinco de Mayo at the Rose Bowl and the Historical Parade and Festival in Venice. There's also YALLWest, YA's biggest party on the West Coast, tons of authors and free books. You know what they say, life's a party, especially this weekend in LA.

Free Activities in May: 61 Fun Things To Do in New Jersey with Kids

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Wander through the annual Fairy Trail Day at the South Mountain Conservancy this month. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

Hooray for May! Bring on the outdoor festivals, including the Creative Arts Festival in Lincroft. Hit the Shore for free fun at the Annual Seafood Festival in Belmar.  And if you're budgeting for summer vacations and camp, there's no need to skimp on the May fun, because these 61 activities and events are all FREE to attend.

Read on for this month's picks! For more free and low-cost fun, check out our Event Calendar.

Register for Travel Fest for a Chance to Win a Dreams Resorts & Spas Vacation!

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Mommy Poppins is set to host its first Family Travel Fest on Saturday, May 31 at the Atlantic Center.

If you’ve been to a Mommy Poppins event, you know they're packed with unique and creative activities and lots of big fun for kids! Now, we’re excited to announce a brand-new event for the whole family, our first NY Family Travel Fest, presented by Dreams Resorts & Spas, is coming to Atlantic Center on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and is sure to wow! 

Join us for a world music dance party, cultural activities that transport to distant destinations, talk to family travel experts about travel planning and destinations, and participate in a MasterChef Junior-inspired Mystery Box Challenge with our sponsor Dreams Resorts & Spas—who is also giving away an all-inclusive family vacation to one of its resorts. Read on for more details on this FREE family event!

28 Things To Do on Mother's Day on Long Island

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Take in the blooming flowers on a walk at Planting Fields Arboretum this Mother's Day.

If you're celebrating Mother's Day 2025 on Long Island, there are tons of ways to make the day special. We've rounded up dozens of only-in-LI experiences, from outdoor activities to foodie delights. 

For other family-friendly ideas for enjoying Mother's Day weekend, check out our top picks for where to enjoy Mother's Day brunch on Long Island. You can also find loads of other activities in our Family Activity Calendar.

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