Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms in NYC

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The Green-Wood Cemetery has gorgeous cherry blossoms and amazing views. Photo by Amy Nieporent

Viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms in New York City or attending a local cherry blossom festival is one of the most delightful rites of spring. In Japan, cherry blossom viewing is taken to almost religious heights. Blooming flowers are carefully watched, enjoyed, and celebrated. Traditional Sakura Hanami parties feature eating, drinking, and music.

There are many places to enjoy gorgeous cherry blossoms in NYC this spring, and take note—the cherry blossoms are just beginning to burst to life. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms and celebrate with cherry blossom festivals in New York City this spring. Find more seasonal happenings in our NYC Kids' Guide to Spring Fun.

100 Fun & Easy Brain Breaks for Kids of All Ages

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Even kids can benefit from some mindful meditation!

It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for kids can be scattered throughout longer periods of work to help refocus kids' minds, increase their creativity and productivity, and give them a chance to blow off steam.

A brain break for kids can be a mental task, a physical one, or a combination of both. Our list of 100 brain breaks for kids includes both outdoor brain breaks and indoor activities for kids, classroom brain breaks that work for any large group, creative kids' activities, energy breaks that get kids moving their bodies, and more.

For fun ways to entertain kids for longer periods of time, our guides to crafts for kids and science experiments for kids have you covered!

Petalpalooza, the Circus, Egg Hunts, and More Things To Do in DC This Weekend With Kids

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Easter egg hunts are kicking off across the DC area this weekend!

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

If you didn't catch the DC cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, you can still see some blooms! We know the perfect places to see the cherry blossoms, but don't miss the various cherry blossom celebrations, too. A couple of our favorites are happening this weekend: Petalpalooza and Jazz and Blossoms at Franklin Park.

Tired of cherry blossoms? Check out bluebells at Bluebells at the Bend instead! And, the Ringling Bros. Circus is still in town at Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax. 

Easter egg hunts are starting this weekend, too. Try College Park's FREE egg hunt or an Underwater Egg Hunt at Reston Community Center.

Big Umbrella Festival, Earthfest, Babytopia & More Things To Do this Weekend in NYC with Kids

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The larger-than-life spinning tops of “Los Trompos” are headed to Damrosch Park for our Big Umbrella Festival! Photo courtesy of Lincoln Center

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.

Lincoln Center's Big Umbrella Festival opens its campus-wide takeover on Thursday, April 3. Earthfest at the American Museum of Natural History sets the standard for Earth Day celebrations, and our own BABYTOPIA sparkles with dozens of activities and options for little ones and their families.

Plus, the New York Theatre Ballet's Royal Collection sets classic fairy tales on their toes, and The Jewish Museum welcomes ShirLaLa for a family-friendly concert as part of its Freedom Art Jam on Sunday. 

Dino Daze, Holi Celebration, and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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The Long Island Children's Museum celebrates Holi, the Festival of Colors, with a range of great activities and performances. Photo courtesy LICM

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.

Cast a line for fun in the sun as Belmont Lake State Park hosts its annual free Spring Fishing Festival. Dinosaur Daze roars into Garvies Point this weekend, and families can learn from resident dino experts, touch fossils, play dinosaur dress-up, and try the dig for fossils of their own. Plus, the vibrant and joyous Holi celebration at the Long Island Children's Museum, which boasts music, dance, crafts, and colorful fun. 

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

Panda Fest, Braves Opening Day, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

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All eyes are on Truist Park as the Braves begin their new season by taking on the Miami Marlins. Photo by the author

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

This weekend families flock to the Spring Festival on Ponce at Olmstead Linear Park for fine arts, a children's area, and yummy food and drinks. Another fun Atlanta festival this weekend? The inaugural Panda Fest at Atlantic Station celebrates Asian culture, including street food, handmade products, and a giant, inflatable panda. This is the first weekend of spring break for many Atlanta families, so it's a great time to visit attractions with special programming like Spring Fun Break at Stone Mountain Park and Spring Break at Six Flags, as well as the Atlanta Braves opening day. Check out more fun things to do this weekend with in Atlanta below!

Lake County Fair, Blueberry Festival, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

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The annual Spring Fever in the Garden Festival celebrates spring and gardening. Photo courtesy of the festival

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

Spring is in full swing, and there's no shortage of exciting events to enjoy around Central Florida this weekend! The Lake County Fair kicks off and runs daily through April 13, offering classic fair fun for the family. It's also the first weekend of the Blueberry Festival at Amber Brooke Farms. Looking for more outdoor festivities? Stroll through Lake Eola’s Spring Fiesta in the Park or experience the beauty of Spring Fever in the Garden in Winter Garden. And for a magical evening, head to Blue Spring State Park after dark to see the glow of Firefly Nights, where hundreds of fireflies light up the sky. Check out more exciting events happening this weekend below!