My daughter and I are big Grace Lin fans. Her storytelling and gorgeous illustrations continually mesmerize us, and we really like that she’s a local author.  Our fandom began when I first read Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, the story of a girl named Minli who, inspired by her father’s fantastical stories, sets out on a journey to change her family’s fortune. With a young, quick-witted heroine and its messages of the value of selflessness and recognizing one's own good fortune, I knew it would be the perfect family read-aloud.

When I heard about the stage adaptation of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon playing at the Wheelock Family Theatre, I imagined how beautifully the lyrical writing would translate to script and the ways a theatrical performance would bring the magic of the story to life.  Keep reading to find out if the production measured up, plus five highlights and five things to be aware of before taking your kids to the show.

Founded in 1857, the historic town of Cape May is known as the nation's oldest seaside resort. Travelers from all over the world flock to Cape May in the summer months. However, this charming little Jersey Shore town is not just a summer destination.

It's been a quiet week on all the Mommy Poppins sites as we spend quality time with our kids over spring break. I can't say it's been mellow though—my daughter and I have been running all over town trying to pack as much fun as possible into our NYC staycation! So far we've gone on the hunt for giant Fabergé designer eggs, strolled a section of the High Line (where a musician mistook us for tourists!), gawked at outrageous costume jewelry and 3D printing at the Museum of Arts and Design, saw Atlantic for Kids' fabulous new musical Mr. Chickee's Funny Money, played with snow (yes it really snowed on Tuesday) and romped at our favorite neighborhood playground. And we still have five days left to go, only Sunday is spoken for since we never miss the awesome Easter Bonnet Parade.

Easter of course is the big event this weekend and egg hunts abound in NYC and beyond. If you're looking for a quick seasonal getaway, consider going on an egg hunt and then hitting a Destination Playground on Long Island, taking a train ride with the Easter Bunny in New Jersey, or picking your own fruits and veggies in Westchester.

However you spend the rest of spring break, we hope you have lots of memorable family adventures. Here's what else we covered on the NYC site this week:

Spring is truly here! As Spring Break winds down, this is a fantastic weekend to get outside, explore the reawakening world and celebrate the return of long warm days.The forsythia are bursting into bloom, pollen is floating through the air and bunnies are laying eggs all across Westchester County. 

For children and families who are celebrating Easter on Sunday, this weekend is packed with opportunities to hunt for eggs, hide eggs and pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny.

In addition to Easter activities, Earth Day celebrations are getting under way in Ossining and Yorktown while nature centers across the county are helping people learn about the ways in which animals, birds and bugs greet the spring.

Keep reading for some of this weekend’s top picks. For more information on any event, be sure to click through to the event list for more details. And be sure to check our Events Calendar for even more fun happening this weekend and beyond in Westchester.

The Easter Bunny kicks into high gear this weekend, bringing eggs to Cambridge, Stoneham, Roslindale, and Boston. With so many eggs hidden in the Greater Boston area, kids will be hard pressed not to find at least one!  Parents who are feeling nostalgic can bring their kids to the Brattle Theater for double features of classic anime (Spirited Away and My Neighbor Tortoro) or Jim Henson Fantasy (Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal). And for those who seek a more hands-on fantastical experience, visit the fairy gardens at Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. If you are looking for more fairy adventures during vacation week and later this spring, check out our roundup of Fairy House Fun in Boston and Beyond.

Also on Mommy Poppins this week:

• Audrey finds some great shows, museum programs, and nature programs for kids during April Vacation.
• Tara gives tips for visiting the MIT Museum with kids.

Finally, looking for something to do at home during April Vacation Week? Our Wee Works projects continue to receive rave reviews - you can see the entire series here. If you’ve enjoyed the projects, why not sign up to get WeeWork activities delivered to your inbox?

Enjoy!

There’s just something about the idea of fairies that captures the imaginations of kids and adults alike. This spring, there are plenty of opportunities to see and make whimsical elf homes, fairy gardens, and troll villages for the magical woodland creatures that only live in our imaginations (or do they actually exist?). After you see the fairy gardens in Providence or build houses for fairies in the woods, you might even be inspired to make your own fairy or dragon garden at home.  Then check back here at the start of summer for more fairy festivities happening throughout New England during the summer and fall months.

We continue our month-long coverage of Eastchester with a look at shopping in the area. Ranked as one of Money Magazine's Top 100 Places To Live, Eastchester is a Westchester County shopping destination. Wander along Pondfield Road and Park Place in the incorporated village of Bronxvillle and you'll find these streets lined with beautiful boutiques. Then travel up Post Road to Eastchester and Tuckahoe where a mixture of family business, both new and old, and chain retailers offer something for everyone in the family.

Read on for details on our top picks for shopping for--and with--kids in Eastchester. And be sure to sign up for our FREE weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest news, venues, shopping, dining and more for Westchester families.

If you still haven’t done the whole Easter Bunny thing, there are plenty of festive holiday events happening in NJ this weekend. Take part in the Bunny Chase at Terhune Orchards; stuff your basket at the 10,000 Easter Egg Hunt at Allaire Village, or do Brunch with the Bunny at Camden Children’s Garden. For other springtime fun, check out the Fish Feeding Frenzy at Liberty Science Center, enjoy a Woodland Family Walk at NJ Botanical Gardens, or find a full list of weekend activities on our Event Calendar.