With the arrival of spring, it's time to trade in those clunky boots, mittens, and winter coats for fresh air, parks and playgrounds, spring getaways, and New Jersey farm fun. Get outside to take advantage of all of the great, seasonal things to do that the Garden State offers.

Read on for dozens of fantastic spring activities to enjoy with your family. Looking for more ideas? Check out our Spring Fun Guide, where new events, activities, and outings are added throughout the season.

Vegas, baby! While Las Vegas may not be at the top of everyone's list of family vacation spots, it's actually extremely kid-friendly. With amusement parks and arcades, interesting museums, dazzling live shows, aquariums and animal adventures, and so much more, Las Vegas is full of fun things to do with kids.

Many of these exciting activities are centered around the amazing themed resorts along the Las Vegas Strip. But there are also some great hotels off the Strip that give families more space, a break from the non-stop action, and some fun amenities of their own, like fantastic pools.

Here are our picks for the best kid-friendly hotels in Las Vegas. Use this list, as well as our roundup of 50 awesome things to do in Vegas with kids, to plan the perfect Vegas vacation for your family. You'll find more fun places to visit out west in our Western US Family Travel Guide.

Get outdoors with the kids for spring staycations and day trips from Boston!

These spring staycations and day trips let the whole family soak up springtime vibes.

During April and May, Orlando blueberry farms allow guests to pick buckets of blueberries while enjoying a family day outdoors. Many of these u-pick blueberry farms in Orlando offer additional fun activities such as sunflower picking, playgrounds, tractor rides, and more. And be sure to save the date for the annual Mount Dora Blueberry Festival and Plant City's Blueberry Festival at Keel Farms, where visitors pick tasty blueberries as well as enjoy other tasty items and fun activities. 

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.

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.

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.