What a week of awesome events we've got marking the unofficial start of summer—Memorial Day weekend. From NYC beaches and Governors Island opening, to popular Fleet Week ship tours, there's lots of entertainment to be had for families.

Take advantage of the three-day weekend with a day trip to Allaire State Park in New Jersey. Pack a picnic and enjoy hiking, biking, a visit to the park's historic village and a ride on the working steam train. Or head out to the Hamptons, where you can soak up the rays on beautiful beaches, or learn about oyster farming, along with other family-friendly fun. Kids can also enjoy demos of 18th-century horsemanship, open-fire cooking and musket firing at the Revolutionary War Encampment in Connecticut. For an enchanted evening, take a stroll through Lightscapes, a garden fantasy in Westchester. The art and light experience features illuminated, larger-than-life flora and fantasy creatures made out of recycled materials.

Our Travel site has details on a Caribbean-style vacation that should appeal to the whole family. With a surfing school, kids' camp, water sports, fantastic eats, a world-class spa and golf course, Florida's luxurious Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Resort & Club promises entertainment for all tastes.

Here's what else we covered on the NYC site this week: