Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things To Do in New Jersey April 2025

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Visit farm animals and join an egg hunt at Alstede Farms' Springtime and Easter Festival. Photo by Kaylynn Chiarello Ebner

Spring into April with a jam-packed schedule of things to do, including festivals, Easter, Earth Day, and outdoor fun. 

Signs of spring are popping up everywhere this April, and you can revel in the season at festivals like the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, with beautiful flowering trees and family-friendly activities. Easter's back in April, along with egg-straordinary celebrations like Easter Eggstravaganza at Heaven Hill Farm.

This month also includes some great Earth Day festivals, including one in Cape May where the theme is "Seas the Moment: Protect Our Oceans" 

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in New Jersey this April—we're adding more events to the New Jersey Events Calendar every day. 

Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things To Do in NYC April 2025 with Kids

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The Macy's Flower Show is one of the most colorful destinations in NYC. Photo by Jody Mercier

Dinos, Easter, and Earth Day add up to lots of fun for kids in New York City this April!

April arrives with fool-proof fun: The animatronic Dinosaur Safari is stomping through the Bronx Zoo again, families can shift gears at the New York International Auto Show, and everyone can celebrate Earth Day at the American Museum of Natural History.

Catch some rising stars at LaGuardia High's production of Little Shop of Horrors, hang with Mommy Poppins at Babytopia, and show off your Easter finery at the annual Easter Parade or one of these Easter egg hunts popping up all over town.  

St. Pete with Kids: 25 Best Things To Do in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Flamingos are a star attraction at St. Pete's Sunken Gardens.

Sunny St. Petersburg, located on Florida's Gulf Coast, is a gorgeous location for families seeking a beach getaway. Not only does this city just south of Tampa hold the record for the most consecutive days of sunshine, St. Pete is also an art mecca. Colorful street murals adorn most public spaces, and the city boasts several world-class museums: most notably the Salvador Dali Museum, a stunning facility both inside and out.

With a cute downtown, a thriving restaurant scene, and family-friendly hotels, it's no surprise that more families are choosing St. Petersburg as their vacation destination.

Here are 25 of our favorite things to do with kids in St. Pete, including family-friendly dining options and St. Petersburg hotels. Be sure to check out our Florida Vacation Guide for more trip ideas in the Sunshine State!

Visiting Holland Ridge Farms with Kids: A Guide to New Jersey's Stunning Tulip Farm

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Row after row of tulips fills the fields at the stunning Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge, New Jersey. Photo courtesy of the farm Row after row of tulips fills the fields at the stunning Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge, New Jersey. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

The 153-acre Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge, New Jersey, is a seasonal delight, providing a picture-perfect backdrop, colorful, freshly bloomed tulips to pick, and plenty of extra family-friendly farm fun.

Read on for the details on the farm's annual u-pick tulip event, which kicks off on Friday, April 11, 2025, and lasts just 2-3 magical weeks, depending on Mother Nature's cooperation. Find more all-season farm fun in our Pick Your Own Guide to NJ Farms.

Top 14 Kid-Friendly Science Museums in Atlanta

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With lots of hands on exhibits and interactive stations The Tellus Museum is one of the best science museum in the country for young kids. Photo by Melanie Preis

For your next family activity, head to these science museums for kids in Atlanta, where curiosity is addressed through engaging, interactive activities and science experiments. Watch your children experience some "aha" moments as they discover scientific principles at work in the real world. In addition to igniting enthusiasm, Atlanta science museums reinforce concepts taught in the classroom.

Atlanta boasts tons of science museums for kids. Expose your children to various science fields such as biology, paleontology, astronomy, physics, engineering, and more at these Atlanta science museums. Many offer summer camps, too! 

21 Trending and Out-of-the-Box Activities for Kids in Los Angeles

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Dig in to slime-making! Sloomoo Institute LA photo by Chelsie Hill, courtesy of BFA

LA is a city where trends begin. We are a land of influencers, movie stars, fashion icons, and top musicians. If it's trendy, there's a good chance it started here. So, it makes sense that LA is also a trendsetter when it comes to new activities to do with your family in Los Angeles. Before "everyone is doing it," we are doing it here, and we have a list of our favorite, family-friendly, out-of-the-box activities to share with you! 

Whether you want to try tufting, sneaker customization, axe throwing, or slime-making, LA has brand-new and super cool places to check out. Keep in mind that most of these activities are for older kids, such as elementary school and above. Many of these activities are perfect for bonding with teens and tweens and creating a viral moment that your kids will be proud to showcase to their friends and maybe even share on TikTok. 

For more activities that get older kids out of the house and away from their screens, try these teen birthday party ideas in Los Angeles and check out these things to do in LA with tweens and teens that they'll actually enjoy.  

Best Spring Festivals in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Families

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The Sheep and Wool Festival in Chestnut Ridge features crafts, a petting zoo, pony rides, and more. Photo courtesy of the event

Spring festivals, fairs, and celebrations in Westchester and the Hudson Valley offer some of the best ways to get outside and celebrate the season. Our picks of spring festivals include celebrations of the natural beauty of spring and festivals honoring the area's rich cultural bounty.

New for 2025: The world's largest Lego Festival comes to Legoland New York, featuring five immersive zones, new costume characters, new Lego models, and more.

Meanwhile, families can celebrate Earth Day at multiple spring festivals, including the Earth Day Celebration at Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Or, marvel at the beauty of nature at the annual Mohonk Mountain House Tulip Festival in New Paltz and the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson, which features beautiful cherry blossoms along with Japanese cultural activities. 

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