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32 Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Families

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 9:11am

Dress in white for the throwing of colors at the Holi festival in Hawthorne this May. Photo courtesy of the festival

Spring festivals, fairs, and celebrations in Westchester and the Hudson Valley offer some of the best ways to get outside and celebrate the season.

April brings multiple festivals in honor of Earth Day, including the Bedford 2030 Earth Day Festival. In May, families can dance and get messy with a rainbow of colors at Hawthorne's outdoor Holi Festival of Colors in Broadway Field Park.

Or, marvel at the natural beauty of spring at the annual Mohonk Mountain House Tulip Festival in New Paltz or at the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson, which features beautiful cherry blossoms along with Japanese cultural activities.

35 Spring Festivals and Fairs in Chicago for Families

Submitted by Nicole Farrell on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 9:08am

Try an outdoor festival this spring in Chicago. Photo courtesy of the Mole de Mayo Festival

Congrats, parents! You've survived another winter with the kids, it's probably safe to stash your cold weather gear, and the best part? It's time for spring festivals and fairs in Chicago. From Easter to Holi to Earth Day, and from kites to a rt, Chicago kids have no shortage of spring festivals to make the most of warmer weather on the way... and most of them are FREE. Plus, there are can't-miss cultural festivals in Chicago like the U mbrella Arts Festival, the Polish Parade, and the Festival Mole de Mayo. Get your calendars out and start making plans—spring is here!

Best Spring Festivals on Long Island for Families

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 9:07am

Close to 500,000 tulips and other spring bulbs will bloom at Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden. Photo by @nics photography

Spring is in the air on Long Island, and local destinations are ready to celebrate the change of seasons with family-friendly spring festivals and street fairs.

These seasonal festivals make for fun outings in the great outdoors with kid-friendly crafts and activities, and they're held in honor of everything from blooms and blossoms to mothers, fathers, and more.

Find more fun ways to welcome the most colorful season in our Guide to Long Island Spring Activities.

30 Spring Day Trips from New Jersey for Families

Submitted by Dore Duhaime on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 9:01am

Enjoy the blooming daffodils at Reeves-Reed Arboretum on a day trip this spring. Photo courtesy of the arboretum

Spring day trips in New Jersey are a great way for your family to enjoy the rising temps and increasing hours of sunshine, so we've rounded up dozens of wonderful out-and-back options in the Garden State.

Looking for more? Our Spring Fun Guide is loaded with even more family-friendly ideas and our Family Activity Calendar is blooming with events.

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

Submitted by Alyssa Wolford on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 8:14am

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 5, 2024, and lasts just 2-3 magical weeks and depends on Mother Nature's cooperation. Find more all-season farm fun in our Pick Your Own Guide to NJ Farms.

Yale Peabody Museum Reopens with FREE Admission

Submitted by Ally Noel on Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:00pm

Yale University's Peabody Museum reopens after a stunning renovation, and admission is free! Photo courtesy of the Peabody Museum, Yale University.

Yale's Peabody Museum reopens in New Haven with spectacular new spaces!

Easter Weekend 2024 in Atlanta: Easter Egg Hunts, Spring Break Fun, and More Top Things To Do

Submitted by Elsa Simcik on Wed, 03/27/2024 - 11:14am

Bring baskets to collect Easter eggs at the Easter Egg Hunt & Eggs-stra Special Needs Egg Hunt in Norcross. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend!

It's Easter weekend in Atlanta plus the first weekend of Spring Break 202 4, which means Atlanta families will find lots of fun. Participate in Easter egg hunts this weekend, including Saturday's Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop, which features 90,000 eggs dropped by helicopter! We also love the Hop-a-Long Easter Egg Hunt at Avalon, where children collect eggs and trade them in for treat bags. Beyond Easter, our favorite Atlanta attractions are open this week with special spring break programming, including Spring Break at Six Flags and Spring FUN Break at Stone Mountain Park. Check out even more things to do Easter weekend in Atlanta included below!