What to do with all those strawberries you just picked at strawberry picking farms or strawberry festivals near you? We pulled together our favorite family strawberry recipes to use up all that juicy, red sweetness. These easy strawberry recipes are written so that parents can do the prep work and leave the rest of the mixing, stirring, and baking up to the kids!

But wait! If you haven’t gone strawberry picking yet, don't worry. We know the best strawberry picking farms and strawberry festivals in Boston, Connecticut, New York, Westchester & the Hudson Valley, Long Island, Philadelphia, Houston, New Jersey, Chicago, Washington DC, Atlanta, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Now go get picking and baking!

Looking for more yummy (and quick) things to make with or for kids? Check out our Easy Recipes Guide.

New Jersey is teeming with picnic spots that kids of all ages can enjoy, so get your baskets and blankets ready. From majestic views and wooded trails to tranquil lakes and shaded playgrounds, these parkland treasures are worth a visit. 

For even more warm-weather activities, check out our Spring Fun Guide.

When it comes to bad weather days, the best option to entertain kids just might be a trip to your local New York City public library. Your kid can never finish reading all the books available, and many public libraries in New York City also have action-packed children’s rooms and activities. Even better: A trip to these NYC public libraries is completely FREE, plus you can flex your library card to get FREE admission to more than 40 other institutions around NYC.

So, next time you need a rainy day diversion, venture beyond your own local NYC public library to visit one of these local library branches that house the best FREE children’s play spaces in New York City.

Long Island's best picnic spots include green meadows, beaches, grills, and plenty of open spaces. Here's our guide to places where you can kick off your shoes and enjoy the great outdoors. 

For more fun outdoor experiences with kids, check out our post on Long Island's best family beaches or our roundup of LI's best parks and playgrounds.

In the meantime, bon appétit. 

The Hartford area is packed with fun family attractions to keep kids busy for an hour, a day, or a weekend.

Ride SkyView Atlanta to see the city in a whole new way! The city's own luxe Ferris wheel offers a fabulous perspective of Atlanta for the whole family. With climate-controlled, private gondolas, SkyView Atlanta offers a one-of-a-kind experience for Atlanta families and tourists alike. Go above the clouds by reading below!

Explore all the fun family activities in Portsmouth, NH!

Hugging a baby goat will fix your whole day.