Everything to Know About the Houston Art Car Parade
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Tips and tricks for Houston's iconic annual Art Car Parade.
Top Tween & Teen Camps in Orlando
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Summer camp can be a great way to keep teens busy during summer break. Luckily, Orlando offers several tween and teen camps for a variety of interests, including sports, STEM, theater, music, and more. These teen camps provide tweens and teens with an excellent opportunity to explore their passions, build new friendships, and remain engaged during summer vacation.
Best Summer Day Camps in Atlanta
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There are so many fun options for summer day camps in Atlanta! We've rounded up amazing day camps for Atlanta kids —most of these are traditional summer camps with outdoor games, crafts, and swimming. All of the included Atlanta day camps run approximately 9am-4pm (some even offer extended hours). Camp themes typically change week to week so summer campers stay engaged.
If your child prefers a specific focus at summer camp, choose a specialty camp (like STEM, arts, and sports —all listed in our Camp Guide).
School Calendars 2024-2025: Important Dates for Philadelphia School District
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It’s never too early to try to start planning for the next school year. Since Pennsylvania’s largest school district has released the academic calendar for Philadelphia for 2024-2025, now is the time to start preparing for staff development days (read: days off for your kids). Philadelphia’s school district calendar now recognizes the Lunar New Year, Diwali, Eid al-Adha, and Good Friday with days off, representing more of the cultural diversity in the district. Students will be in school for Indigenous Peoples Day and Veterans Day, when schools will honor these days with in-school learning related to these holidays.
Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
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Spring is in the air, and that means it's cherry blossom time. These beautiful flowers typically bloom in late March through early May in the New York region. In addition to the opportunities to see cherry blossoms in New York City—including the famous blooms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden—there are some great spots north of the city.
Read on for our favorite spots to see cherry blossoms in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and find more fun springtime destinations and outings in our Spring Fun Guide.
Top Summer Camps in Nassau County for Kids
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Summer means sandy shores, ocean waves, pool noodles, and for many kids in Nassau County, summer camps. Fortunately for parents, there are plenty of great summer camps in Nassau County to choose from.
Whether you’re looking for summer camps for your preschooler, sports summer camps for your athlete, or STEM and STEAM summer camps for your kids, we’ve found the best day camps from Great Neck to Massapequa and Woodmere to Oyster Bay.
For more options, be sure to bookmark our Long Island Camp Guide and our camp directory, where you can search for summer camps by age, type, and community.
Here's Why the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival is a Must-See Spring Event
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Enjoy world-class cherry blossoms this spring in New Jersey at one of the region's premier festivals. The 2024 Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival, held in Newark's Branch Brook Park from Saturday, April 6 through Sunday, April 14, 2024, allows you and your family to revel in rows and rows of gorgeous cherry blossoms. There's definitely no need to travel to D.C. to see a stunning display of lush blooms!
The event features two festivals-within-the-festival, the Essex County Family Day and Bloomfest. Both Family Day and Bloomfest offer plenty of family fun, including performances, bounce houses, a nearby playground, live music, and Japanese cultural demonstrations. It all takes place under the fragrant canopy of the sprawling park's 5,000 cherry blossom trees—the largest collection in the country.
Read on for an overview of Branch Brook Park and the festival, along with tips for visiting with kids, and find more seasonal must-dos in our Guide to Spring Activities in New Jersey.
Spring Break 2024: 49 Fun Things To Do in NYC
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Spring break 2024 is barreling toward us. If you're worried about keeping the kids entertained over NYC's spring break, we've got it covered. If you're sticking around the city for a spring staycation, there's plenty to keep every age group busy. From exploring our favorite kid-friendly museums to playgrounds worthy of a subway schlep, and destination-worthy tourist attractions, we've rounded up 49 things to do with kids in New York City during the upcoming public school spring break.
New York City's spring break runs from Monday, April 22-Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Add in two weekends and you've got nine days to fill with fun. Some of our picks only take place on specific dates; others run the entire duration, but all are engaging ways to get out and celebrate spring.
If you're hoping to get out of town, be sure to visit our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for some inspiration or consider booking a last-minute spring break vacation on the cheap.
