Winter Park with Kids: 27 Best Things to Do in Winter Park, FL

Explore the area's beautiful lakes and canals on the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour. Courtesy of Visit Orlando

Looking for a fun-filled family adventure in Winter Park, Florida? Just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando, Winter Park is packed with exciting things to do with kids. From scenic parks and boat tours to great shops and delicious eateries, Winter Park, FL has something special for every family. So grab the kiddos, pack some snacks, and get ready to explore the best kid-friendly spots in Winter Park.

45 Spring Bucket List Ideas for Kids in DC, Maryland, & Northern Virginia

Revel in the beauty of Blooming Wonders at ARTECHOUSE. Photo by Elvert Barnes via Flickr 2.0

Looking for spring activities for kids? Check out our ultimate spring bucket list for kids DC!

Spring has sprung in Washington, DC! That means it's time to put away the coats and hats and head outdoors to start checking activities off your spring bucket list for kids DC. There are so many fun family activities in DC to take advantage of the mild temperatures and the extra daylight. And on those rainy spring days, there are plenty of indoor options, too.

Read on for our list of the 45 best things to do with kids spring has to offer in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. For more spring activities for kids, visit our Spring Break Ideas Guide for DC Families, which includes our roundup of roughly 30 spring festivals in the DC area.

Riding Aboard Atlanta's Tea Around Town: A Mobile Tea Party Perfect for Kids

Take the tea party to go! Board Tea Around Town Atlanta for an afternoon of fancy fun. Photo by author

The only thing better than a tea party with kids is a moving tea party through the streets of Atlanta! Tea Around Town Atlanta is a tour bus with a twist...as groups make their way through downtown Atlanta, they are treated to a delicious tea party, dainty decor, singing tour guides, and fun sights. You won't mind Atlanta traffic aboard this mobile tea party! With two daughters of my own, of course we had to ride Tea Around Town Atlanta and experience the most demure, girly way to learn about the city. Grab your fascinator, keep pinkies up, and take a ride on the ultimate tea party!

Best Strawberry Picking Farms and Strawberry Festivals near Los Angeles

Strawberries are that much sweeter when you pick them yourself. Photo courtesy of the Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Facebook

Strawberry picking means those sweet local berries will taste even better when you pick them yourself. There are several farms with strawberry picking near Los Angeles where families can play farmer for a few hours and come home with a basket overflowing with berries. The first ripe berry in Southern California tends to be a strawberry, and its harvest tends to be accompanied by popular annual festivals. 

Discover our favorite farms for strawberry picking, all on an easy day trip from LA. For more pick-your-own fun, here are places to go cherry picking with kids, beautiful sunflower fields for picking your own flowers, and our Pick Your Own Guide for the Best Farms Near Los Angeles

51 Spring Bucket List Ideas for Kids in NYC

Dinosaur Safari returns to the Bronx Zoo this spring. Photo courtesy of the zoo

Spring has (finally!) arrived in New York City, and families are taking advantage of the extra daylight hours to get outdoors and play. Springtime activities are abundant, from Earth Day festivals to Easter egg hunts. And colorful blooms are bursting from Brooklyn to the Bronx.

Read on for 50 of the best spring activities and adventures in NYC, and be sure to check out our NYC Kids' Guide to Spring Break Ideas for more seasonal happenings, including our bucket list for the spring break school vacation and our picks for the best spring day trips from NYC.

Earth Day 2025: Earth Day Activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Kids

Celebrate Earth Day at  Cross County Center in Yonkers this month. Photo courtesy of the mall

April is Earth Month, and Westchester and the Hudson Valley are home to some great Earth Day celebrations that you won't want to miss. At these celebrations, kids can learn about gardening, recycling, and even meet the Lorax, Dr. Seuss's original eco-advocate.

Some of our picks are geared toward kids, while others are full-day celebrations that the whole family can enjoy. These events feature activities like live music, seed planting, arts and crafts using recycled materials, and learning about how to conserve energy in your home.

For more Earth-friendly activities and information for kids, including how to start your own eco-kids club, check out our Earth Kids Activity Guide.

29 Spring Bucket List Ideas for Kids on Long Island

Get outdoors and explore the magnificent 216-acre Sands Point Preserve this spring. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Springtime on Long Island is in full bloom, and kids are more than ready for some outdoor, warm-weather fun after a long winter. We've compiled an incredible list of interactive, family-friendly spring activities Long Island kids will love. 

From action-packed spring break camps to Long Island's best playgrounds and parks to awesome day trips and getaways, we have you covered. These memorable spring experiences will delight kids of all ages. 

For even more seasonal happenings, check out our Spring Fun Guide, which includes our write-ups on Long Island's best spring festivals and the best things to do over spring break on LI.

37 Spring Bucket List Ideas for Kids in New Jersey

DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream Mall is a great place to have wet-and-wild fun this spring. Photo by Gina Massaro

With the arrival of spring, it's time to trade in those clunky boots, mittens, and winter coats for fresh air, parks and playgrounds, spring getaways, and New Jersey farm fun. Get outside to take advantage of all of the great seasonal things to do that the Garden State offers.

Read on for our spring bucket list of activities to enjoy with your family in NJ this spring. Looking for more ideas? Check out our Spring Fun Guide, which includes posts on New Jersey's best spring festivals and the top things to do in NJ over spring break