Due to rain on Saturday, some outdoor events may be canceled or end early. Check the official websites for schedule changes before heading out. The spring season kicks into high gear this weekend with six of our top family event picks for April happening in two busy days. Gawk at gorgeous flowers and funky fashions at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival, introduce the kids to pogo sticks, hula hoops and hippity hops at Street Games in East Harlem, enjoy all kinds of FREE fun at the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair, celebrate the kid-lit classic The Little Prince at the Morgan Library & Museum's Spring Family Fair, watch a giant dragon parade at Staten Island's St. George Day or catch a high-art fireworks display in Prospect Park.

Plus there are cool kids' concerts from the Deedle Deedle Dees and Natalie Merchant, new family shows at TADA! and the New York Children's Theater Festival, and much more. All of our best bets for the weekend are below. You can find additional options in our Event Calendar and our Spring Fun Guide. Before heading out on your adventures, be sure to download our FREE Mommy Poppins Kids on the Go app so you can find the best family destinations wherever you happen to be in NYC.

Every Earth Day for the last few years, Disneynature has given families a movie event to look forward to, and this year's treat is an all-ages celebration of the most kid-centric of mammals: Bears. In the tradition of other Disney Earth Day releases, which have included Chimpanzee, African Cats, and Oceans, the film Bears offers a breathtaking cinematic journey - and a peek into the world of Alaskan brown bears that seems almost impossible in its close-up detail. Not to mention, it is almost unbearably adorable. Read on to see just how adorable - and to find out if it's your little bear-lover's cup of tea.

As you all know, pizza was one of the four major food groups, before they had to go and mess it all up with that MyPlate thing. Just kidding.  It’s a national comfort food though, and certainly has its place in the dinnertime lineup from time to time.  When you’re up to venturing out with the family, we’ve identified at least a dozen establishments cranking out legendary pies in the blurry pizza territory between New York City and New Haven known as Fairfield County.

We’re in full on spring mode here in New Jersey and it sure does feel wonderful! Our state has a ton of family-friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day so check out Liberty State Park’s “Green Cities” fair, Wild Earth Fest at Trailside Nature Center or Daffodil Day at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. For more springtime fun, sign up for a muddy Farm Run at Fernbrook Farm, attend a Teddy Bear Picnic at High Point State Park or sit back and enjoy a performance of Sid the Science Kid – Live! at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, or find a full list of weekend activities on our Event Calendar.

In-the-know parents realize that coding is an important skill that will help children succeed in our increasingly tech-heavy world. And yet, computer programming still isn’t offered in most schools. That’s why Mommy Poppins is partnering with Code.org and Girls Who Code to help teach families how to do it at a pair of exclusive events.

Join us for Coding + Cupcakes, a special FREE early Mother’s Day workshop where moms and daughters can learn to code together using Code.org tutorials. Find out how easy it is to code with help from volunteers from Girls Who Code, a nonprofit group that's making sure girls aren't left behind in our technology-driven society. And to make this mother-daughter event extra sweet, everyone gets to decorate a cupcake, too.

With summer right around the corner, parents have a lot of planning on their plates to ensure a fun-filled time away from school. There are many overnight camp choices for kids without dietary restrictions, but let's face it: for those who do have dietary concerns - gluten-free, peanut-free, vegan, or other needs - the list is not as long. For those moms and dads who want overnight camps as a potential activity for their kids this summer, here's a list to consider, especially if diet is a concern.

The following camps are located throughout the west of the US and have a focus on special diets and accommodating food allergies.

In recent years, Westchester County has seen an explosion in the number of parents seeking services, enrichment and experiences for children who experience sensory information in non-standard ways. In response, businesses and institutions across Westchester have created programs to match the needs of local families. While there are many places where parents can go for occupational and physical therapy, there are also times when kids just want to do what kids do best--play! We found six local gyms and play spaces that open their doors to kids who experience the world in unique ways, helping them develop motor skills, core strength, balance, coordination, sensory integration and more in a fun and engaging way.

Do you have a crafty kid in your home? It might be time to introduce them to the wonderful world of sewing. By learning to use a sewing machine, children can begin to design their own clothes, stuffed animals and accessories. In addition, sewing helps kids develop problem solving skills, strong motor skills and attention to detail. Central NJ is home to some wonderful sewing schools that offer after school classes and summer camps. For more summer camp ideas for creative kids, check out our post on Central New Jersey Summer Art Camps.