Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things to Do in Los Angeles April 2025 with Kids

Submitted by Toby B on

Watch the puppet masters at Bob Baker Day. Photo by Linnea Bullion, courtesy of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater

From Earth Day to Passover and Easter, ring in spring this April with tons of things to do in Los Angeles for kids. Don’t miss our favorite activities taking place in Los Angeles this month.

This April, kids can keep busy searching for all the eggs the Easter Bunny has hidden. Springtime festivals galore are in full bloom in Los Angeles throughout April, from the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books to the California Poppy Festival. Kids can touch a- ruck - and a bunch of other vehicles -  at the 3rd Annual Touch-A-Truck at Discovery Cube LA. Puppet is the word of the day at both Bob Baker Day and the Skirball's Puppet Festival.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Los Angeles this April—we're adding more events to the Los Angeles Events Calendar daily. 

Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things to Do in DC April 2025 with Kids

Submitted by Stephanie Shipman on

April is full of Easter egg hunts throughout the DC area! Photo by Marilyn Stone courtesy of Montgomery Parks, MNCPPC

April is one of the best months to be out and about in DC. Easter egg hunts, cherry blossoms, Earth Day, theater, and festivals are just some of the highlights.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival continues this month with some signature events, like the Sakura Matsuri Festival, and Petalpalooza. If your family wants to continue to celebrate nature and care for the Earth, there are plenty of opportunities, including Earth Day Fairfax at Sully Historic Site.

Also, you won't want to miss our roundups of spring festivals and Easter egg hunts!

We have so many more great events listed below for your family this April, but don't forget to check our family activity calendar every day, as we're always adding more events.

Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things to Do in Atlanta April 2025 with Kids

Elsa Simcik's picture Submitted by Elsa Simcik on

Hop into fun at the Easter Egg Hunt & Eggs-stra Special Needs Egg Hunt in Norcross. Photo courtesy of the event

From Spring festivals and Easter to Earth Day and Passover, there's lots of fun for kids in Atlanta this April! 

We start April with spring break 2025 for most Atlanta students, and families who stay in town will have plenty of options for seasonal entertainment at Stone Mountain Park and Six Flags. Experience spring festivals both new, Panda Fest, and not-so-new, Atlanta Dogwood Festival (back for its 89th year at Piedmont Park!). And just when we thought April couldn't get any more "egg-citing," here comes Easter on April 20, 2025. Check out our list of Easter Egg Hunts in Atlanta and see below for our full list of fun, family-friendly events in April. 

Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things to Do in Orlando April 2025 with Kids

Submitted by Charlotte B on

Central Florida Zoo's annual Hippity Hop Adventure is a full day of springtime festivities. Photo by the author

From Easter and Earth Day to Passover and Spring festivals, April is full of things to do with kids in Orlando!

April in Orlando has spring festivals galore, with fun outdoor events happening all over Central Florida. Visit Winter Garden for Spring Fever in the Garden, head to Lake Eola Park for Spring Fiesta in the Park, and enjoy rides and carnival foods at the Lake County Fair. Celebrate Earth Day with events in downtown Orlando, Oakland, and St. Cloud. Grab tickets for monster truck action at Night of Destruction at Orlando Speed World. For all the best Easter happenings, check out our Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunts in Orlando and Orlando Easter Brunches. And find more April fun with our Spring Fun Guide!

Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Philly with Kids April 2025

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on

Join your favorite furry friends at Sesame Place for a delicious, fun-filled feast including family-friendly menu options! Photo courtesy of Sesame Place

Easter, Earth Day, and more mean lots of fun for kids in Philly this April! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Philly this month.

Philly springs into action this April, so get ready for warm weather and lots of outdoor activities. Soak up the sun with a stroll through the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival or find an Easter Egg Hunt near you. Don't miss the Smith Memorial Playground Play-A-Palooza or the new Build the Thrill at LEGOLAND Discovery Plymouth Meeting.

Passover occurs in April, so check out our Mommy Poppins guides to celebrating or appreciating this important holiday with your kids. Find more seasonal fun around Philly in our Spring Fun Guide for Philly Kids featuring our guide to the best playgrounds and tot lots for preschoolers.

Best Playgrounds in San Francisco

Submitted by Sandra Lee on

Climb iconic sculptures and structures at Koret Children's Quarter in Golden Gate Park. Photo by Mike Liu, via Flickr 2.0

As a seasoned parent who's navigated countless playgrounds in San Francisco and the Bay Area, the quest for the perfect play spot is real. Some playgrounds boast epic slides and climbing structures that keep kids entertained for hours, while others offer shady picnic areas, splash pads, or even nearby coffee spots for much-needed parent fuel.

Whether you're seeking an all-abilities playground, a nature-inspired space after a good hike, or just a well-fenced area where toddlers can roam safely, this list has you covered. Here's a curated selection of standout playgrounds across San Francisco and the Bay Area, each with unique features that both kids and parents will appreciate. Plus, they are all free! 

For more free activities that will entertain kids, test the waters at the best splash pads in San Francisco, trek these family-friendly urban hikes in San Francisco, and bookmark our Free Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids Guide.  

Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley April 2025

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on

Legoland New York reopens for the 2025 season in Goshen this month. Photo by Legoland

Spring into April in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with a jam-packed schedule of things to do, including festivals, shows, and outdoor fun. 

Take a ride on the Easter Bunny Express in the Catskills or hunt for Easter eggs with Bluey and bouncy houses at Shake it Off's Easter Egg Hunt with Bluey in Scarsdale. Alternatively, enjoy the magnificent cherry blossoms while learning about Japanese culture at the Sakura Festival at the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden. 

Kids are also invited to celebrate Earth Day Weekend with eco-themed STEM activities at the Westchester Children's Museum. Or, rock out to the Music of Taylor Swift for Kids presented by the Rock n' Roll Playhouse at Garcia's in Portchester.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this March—we're adding more events to the Westchester Events Calendar every day.