32 Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Famlies

Dress in white for the throwing of colors at the Holi festival in Hawthorne this May. Photo courtesy of the festival

Spring festivals, fairs, and celebrations in Westchester and the Hudson Valley offer some of the best ways to get outside and celebrate the season. 

April brings multiple festivals in honor of Earth Day, including the Bedford 2030 Earth Day Festival. In May, families can dance and get messy with a rainbow of colors at Hawthorne's outdoor Holi Festival of Colors in Broadway Field Park

Or, marvel at the natural beauty of spring at the annual Mohonk Mountain House Tulip Festival in New Paltz or at the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson, which features beautiful cherry blossoms along with Japanese cultural activities. 

Best Spring Festivals on Long Island for Families

Close to 500,000 tulips and other spring bulbs will bloom at Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden. Photo by @nics photography

Spring is in the air on Long Island, and local destinations are ready to celebrate the change of seasons with family-friendly spring festivals and street fairs.

These seasonal festivals make for fun outings in the great outdoors with kid-friendly crafts and activities, and they're held in honor of everything from blooms and blossoms to mothers, fathers, and more.

Find more fun ways to welcome the most colorful season in our Guide to Long Island Spring Activities.

Easter Weekend 2024 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Egg Hunts and More Things To Do

 Join the Animal Farm Foundation in Amenia this weekend for a fun-filled afternoon interacting with baby goats. Photo courtesy of the farm

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

Easter egg hunts are the main events this Easter weekend, with tons of places to hunt in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, including a unique Egg Hunt with Wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center.

Alternatively, kids of all ages can cuddle with baby goats at the special fundraising event Baby Goats: Kids and Cuddles at the Animal Farm Foundation in Amenia. Or check out a FREE Paleontology Program with Hudson Highlands Nature Center at the Gardiner Library.

Easter Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Egg Hunts, The Descendants, and More Things To Do on LI

Explore a farm with the Easter Bunny at Waterdrinker Farm this weekend. Photo courtesy of the farm

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

Experience a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt as Waterdrinker Family Farm in Manorville hides a giant golden egg in the field every hour. Or march along Main Street in Port Jefferson with the Easter Bunny. Plus, the Descendants take over the Smithtown Performing Arts Center stage. 

If your kids are on spring break this week, be sure to bookmark this long list of fun things to do with kids on vacation!

Easter Weekend 2024 in New Jersey: Egg Hunts, Jenkinson's Parade, and More Top Things To Do

Love finding Easter eggs like Darwin, the ring-tailed lemur? Head to the egg hunt at Cape May County Zoo and Park. Photo courtesy of the park

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 for Easter weekend.

Get ready to load up your Easter baskets and your calendars! Easter weekend is here, and the bunny is hopping through New Jersey, stopping by egg hunts that include Easter EggstravanganZOO at Cape May County Zoo. Spend Easter Sunday at an Easter parade in Historic Smithville or Jenkinson's

Grab your baskets and peep our roundup of even more Easter Egg Hunts in New Jersey, or climb aboard Easter Bunny Train Rides in New Jersey

Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend. 

Easter Weekend 2024 in NYC: Egg Hunts, Auto Show, and More Things To Do with Kids

Governors Island hosts an island-wide egg hunt with 50,000 can­dy-filled eggs and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Photo courtesy of Governors Island

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 for Easter weekend.

Easter eggs are hiding in parks all over town this weekend, and we have all the top Easter Egg hunts detailed here. Grab your bonnets and head to the annual Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue or enjoy FREE fun with Mommy Poppins at Springtopia. If you're feeling dramatic, this weekend also welcomes a handful of family-friendly show openings, including Aanika's Elephants at the New Vic, The Adventures of Sleepyhead at the 14th Street Y,  and The Wizard of Oz and Fancy Nancy, the Musical at the Actors Temple Theatre.

29 Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for Families

You never know who you'll run into at the Blossom Kite Festival. Event photo courtesy of the festival

Looking for a spring festival or spring fair in the DC area this April and May? Read on for our fun list!

Spring is officially here, and with it comes spring festivals and fairs! DC families can enjoy a variety of festivals across the area including a Solar Eclipse Festival on the National Mall and an Earth Day celebration at Sully Historic Site. Most of the spring festivals and fairs near DC are FREE, allowing for a full day of family fun without breaking the budget.

Read on for our list of the best spring festivals and spring fairs in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. For more springtime activities, be sure to check out our Spring Activities Guide. And remember, we are constantly updating our events calendar with more fun things to do all over the DC area.

Best Places to View the Solar Eclipse 2024 in NYC

Protect little eyes when viewing the eclipse. Photo by Mark Margolis via The American Astronomical Society

The solar eclipse 2024 takes place on Monday, April 8, and will be partially viewable from vantage points around NYC, weather permitting. We have the scoop on the best places to learn about the solar eclipse, the best vantage points to view the solar eclipse 2024, and details on where to score some cool solar eclipse 2024 eyewear. Several of these eclipse viewing parties in NYC are completely FREE!

Read on for our local picks and keep in mind, it's not too late to plan a road trip or an overnight to the path of totality in Upstate New York, either!