Best Things to do this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids

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Celebrate spring with a ride on the Easter Bunny Express in Kingston. Photo courtesy Catskills Mountain Railroad

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Enjoy egg hunts and other Easter festivities this weekend, including the Easter Eggstravaganza at the Barley Beach House in Rye, featuring a bouncy house, an egg hunt on the beach, a DJ dance party, face painting, and more.  

Alternatively, celebrate Earth Day at Yonkers' Cross County Center this weekend with strolling Earth Day–themed characters, a DJ, and a seedball-making activity for kids. Or, check out the brand-new Peppa Pig playground at the opening weekend of Legoland New York in Goshen. 

Read on for all the great things to do this weekend for kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Princess Tea Party, Egg Hunts, and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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Collect eggs and plant springtime flowers at CMEE this Saturday. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of the East End

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Bring your little prince or princess to a tea party at the Long Island Aquarium, where they can dance and sing with princesses and pose for some royal photos. 

Hunt for Easter eggs across Long Island in unusual spaces and places, including among the vintage aircraft collection at the American Airpower Museum, at Adventureland, on the grounds of the 1760 Homestead in Riverhead, or at the northeastern tip of Long Island in Orient Beach State Park.

Read on for all our top picks for things to do on Long Island this weekend.

Tulip Spectacular and More Fun Things To Do this Weekend in New Jersey with Kids

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Millions of tulips are growing at Holland Ridge Farms as part of its Spring Spectacular. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

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

April weekends are blossoming with beautiful springtime floral experiences, including Essex County Family Day, which features music, activities, and an abundance of cherry blossoms, and the opening of U-Pick Tulips: Spring Spectacular in Cream Ridge, which boasts roughly 8 million tulips.

Plus, snag some Easter eggs at hunts this weekend, including the Easter Egg Hunt & Veggie Hunt at Coombs Barnyard and the Belmar Easter Egg Hunt.

Dinosaur Safari, Egg Hunts, Spring Break, and More Things To Do this Weekend in NYC with Kids

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Spring events are popping up all over NYC. Photo by Jody Mercier

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Easter egg hunts abound this weekend, hatching fun at the Queens County Farm Museum, Midtown East, and beyond. The New York Botanical Garden's Eggstravaganza on Sunday includes egg rolling and a Peppa Pig meet-and-greet. Families can celebrate Passover with puppets at CMOM, too.

Of course, the weekend is just a gateway to spring break fun in NYC, and families can enjoy MOYA at the New Victory Theater, Dinosaur Safari at the Bronx Zoo, and Earth Rocks at the Brooklyn Children's Museum this weekend and beyond.

Earth Day 2025: Top Earth Day Activities on Long Island for Kids

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Celebrate nature and our amazing planet at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge this Earth Day. Photo by the author

Earth Day is the perfect time for Long Island families to come together and show love for the planet. Whether you’re looking for outdoor cleanups, eco-friendly workshops, nature walks, or fun festivals, there are plenty of ways to get involved on Long Island this year.

We’ve rounded up the best Earth Day activities and events for kids happening on Long Island. Keep reading to find the perfect way to celebrate while positively impacting the environment!

Looking for more ways to connect with Mother Earth? Check out our stories on the best parks and nature centers across Long Island. 

Earth Day 2025: 14 Earth Day Activities in DC for Kids

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Kids are never too young to learn about Earth Day and protecting the planet. Photo by Ed Wondoloski, for Montgomery County Parks

Earth Day 2025 is Tuesday, April 2! Earth Day activities are a fun way to educate children about the planet, climate change, and how we can keep Earth healthy. And there are so many things to do with kids in the DC area to celebrate Earth Day 2025, from park cleanups to fun festivals to garden parties.

Here are 14 Earth Day activities in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for kids and families this April. The best part is, most of them are FREE!

Check out our Earth Kids Guide for more things to do with kids to celebrate Earth Day 2025, from recycled crafts to movies that teach about climate change.

35 Spring Bucket List Ideas for Kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Enjoy a hayride to the tulip field at Kelder's Farm in Kerhonkson, where more than 600,000 tulips are planted. Photo by the author

Spring activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley will have you trading in clunky boots, mittens, and winter coats for fresh air, parks, and farm fun. Get outside and take advantage of all the seasonal delights the New York region offers!

We’ve curated a list of 35 great things to do this spring in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Our picks range from meeting baby animals to exploring new cultures.

Find more seasonal picks in our Spring Fun Guide, which includes write-ups on the region's best spring festivals and things to do on spring break in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

Earth Day 2025: Best Earth Day Activities in New Jersey for Kids

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Head over to the Cape May County Park and Zoo for a day of Earth-friendly fun. Photo by Lisa Warden

Happy Earth Day to you, New Jersey! This year, Earth Day falls on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and parties for our planet take place on the adjacent weekends throughout the state. Families can learn how to protect the Earth through hands-on demonstrations and activities such as environmental-themed crafts, green vendor markets, food, petting zoos, and more.

From a scavenger hunt and amusements at Cape May County Park & Zoo to local bands and crafts in Hoboken, experience Earth Day at these fun and mostly FREE events throughout New Jersey.

Find more events and April holiday celebrations in our New Jersey Events Calendar. 

Drone Shows and Lego Art: Nab Tickets To NYBG's Summer of Van Gogh Now

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Starry Nights-inspired drone shows are coming to the NYBG this summer as part of Van Gogh's Flowers. Rendering courtesy of NYBG

Looking for a magical, art-filled family outing this spring and summer? Starting Saturday, May 24, Van Gogh’s Flowers takes over the family-friendly New York Botanical Garden—providing the perfect blend of nature, creativity, and hands-on fun for kids and parents alike!

Tickets for this event, which includes botanical and contemporary art pieces, spectacular drone shows inspired by The Starry Night, and a Lego Botanicals Flower Truck, are now on sale.

Bushy Hill: A Nature-Focused, Tech-Free Day Camp for Preschoolers to Teens in Connecticut

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From swimming to survival skills, Bushy Hill Day Camp features a range of fun nature-focused activities.

Bushy Hill Day Camp in Connecticut offers nature-focused summer programs for preschoolers, kids, and teens, featuring environmental education, hiking, water activities, and more.

From hiking and plant identification to swimming and survival skills, Bushy Hill Day Camp features a range of fun nature-focused activities for campers ages 4 to 15. Situated on 740 forested acres of Connecticut–with transportation available from many nearby areas–this tech-free camp invites kids to unplug from the virtual world and get their hands dirty exploring and learning about the natural world.

Get answers to common questions about Bushy Hill below, and see if the exploration-based day camp might be the right fit for your curious kiddo.