It's an exceptional weekend for cool kids' culture with an interactive indoor ArtPark, the final weekend of the New York International Children's Film Festival and a slew of family rock concerts heading our way, including one of our top picks for March: Brooklyn Kids Rock.

Although it doesn't quite feel like spring, you can still enjoy seasonal fun like the opening of two popular carousels. You can also enter the lottery for the NYC Parks Department's FREE spring swimming lessons for kids this weekend. And who knows, if the rain holds off it may be nice enough to hit one of our fabulous parks and playgrounds—they've been dormant way too long.

These are just a few of the great things going on this weekend. All of our best bets are below. You can find additional options in our Event Calendar. Before heading out on your adventures, be sure to download our FREE Mommy Poppins Kids on the Go app so you can find the best family destinations wherever you happen to be in NYC.

Spring is fighting its way tooth and claw into Boston, and what better way to celebrate than to bring the kids out into nature? This weekend we put on our rain boots and prepared to get muddy in Franklin Park. Boston's biggest park  sprawls through Dorchester, Jamaica Plain and Roxbury with lots of great areas to explore.

Who doesn't love chocolate--especially kids? Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or trying to recover from a bad day, chocolate (milk, white, dark--take your pick) makes everything sweeter. The next time a craving hits, skip the store-bought variety and indulge in some handmade chocolates. Suffolk County is home to some pretty exceptional chocolatiers, so whether you're looking for party favors or just want to surprise your family with a sweet treat, you're bound to find something at one of these five great shops.

And if you're craving for other types of goodies, check out Cool Candy Shops on Long Island and Top 10 Candy Stores in the Hamptons and North Fork.

Make the most of the last weekend in March with a great family-friendly activity, either indoors or out. If you’re looking for a dose of early spring air, check out the Photo Scavenger Hunt at the Haggerty Education Center, take a Bike Right class at Essex County Environmental Center or get up close and personal with amphibians at the Chorus of Frogs walk at Pyramid Mountain. And if the air is still a tad too chilly, we’ve got you covered! Head to Liberty Science Center and let the kids burn off energy at the awesome Bob the Builder exhibit, get tickets to see the fun and zany play If You Give a Moose a Muffin at the Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center or head to Princeton University Art Museum for their latest Art for Families program. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

Muppets Most Wanted (PG) is in theaters, so read on for a parent review that helps you decide whether or not your little Miss Piggy fans are ready for this film. Looking for a kid-friendly theater on Long Island? Also check out this roundup of Family Movie Programs in the area.

Whether you have a baby, toddler or preschooler, or are still experiencing that pregnancy glow, you won't want to miss A Child Grows in Brooklyn's Baby & Family Expo, coming up on Sunday, April 6 in Brooklyn Heights. This popular annual event is a great place to learn everything you need to know about raising kids in this crazy city, in Brooklyn and beyond. Informative workshops, previews of the hottest new baby gear, raffles with awesome prizes (from brands such as Orbit Baby, Stokke, Britax and Joovy) and great parenting seminars are all on tap. There will also be lots of fun for little ones like FREE performances by Vered Music and Little Rock-its by Frolic!, plus complimentary childcare if you want to explore on your own.

Mommy Poppins is proud to be a sponsor of the Brooklyn Baby & Family Expo. We'll also have a booth on-site where kids can make these adorable clothespin creatures featured in our WeeWork series, and parents can enter to win awesome giveaways. Read on for all the details and find out how to save on tickets.

Muppets Most Wanted (PG) is in theaters, and we're ready to address two questions right off the bat: 1. Is the new Muppet movie worth seeing, and 2. Is it worth seeing at El Capitan? No need to draw it out: the answers are yes and yes! Read on for a parent review that helps you decide whether or not your little Miss Piggy fans are ready for this film, and why seeing it at Disney's El Capitan Theater - directly in front of the new Muppets star on Hollywood Boulevard - is more of an experience than seeing it anywhere else.

Play time is crucial to childhood development—it teaches children basic sensory functions, as well as how to interact and get along with the people around them. Playtime with a child with special needs can be tricky because most organized play spaces aren’t adaptive to the needs of some children. Luckily, Long Island has all kinds of play areas geared toward all children.

And for more kid-friendly activities, be sure to check out our Long Island Events Calendar.