Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids March 2024: Easter and More

Spring is extra sweet this March, so get out for the top things to do in CT with kids! Photo by Meri Erickson courtesy of the Greenwich Land Trust

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this March? St. Patrick's Day brings Irish festivities to the Nutmeg State, while the Easter Bunny is hopping in early this year with fun things to do with Connecticut kids. Don't miss out on these annual events!

You can harvest your syrup in just about every corner of Connecticut with the Statewide Maple Syrup Weekend. Bring your basket (and camera) to gather eggs at Easter EggVenture. If you are up for a challenge, try the Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at EverWonder Museum. And be sure to throw on some green and attend the free Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade!

We're adding things to our family activity calendar every day, so don't forget to sign up for our newsletters for regularly updated events!

Best Free & Fun Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids March 2024

The Atlanta Science Festival is an annual celebration of world-class learning and STEM career opportunities, featuring engaging events for kids and adults. Photo courtesy of the festival

From Purim to St. Patrick's Day to Easter, March is a great time to get out and enjoy free fun in Atlanta! Don’t miss our favorite FREE things to do in Atlanta with kids in March.

As we spring forward into March, Atlanta families can head to FREE events, especially leprechaun-friendly ones, like the Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade, Shake Your Shamrock in Buford, and Avenue Shamrock in East Cobb! Purim falls in late March this year and families can attend several events, including Purim Carnival with a Cause. Easter arrives on March 31, so that means Easter egg hunts all month long at free events like Egg-cellent Adventure in Doraville, Milton Community Egg Hunt, and the Easter Egg Hunt in Norcross.

Find more Atlanta spring fun, including activities, travel guides, and more in our Spring Activities Guide for Atlanta Kids!

Best Free & Fun Things to Do in Orlando with Kids March 2024

On Monday, March 4, Leu Gardens offers FREE admission to everyone. Photo by the author

From St. Patrick's Day and Easter to Purim and spring break, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Orlando! Don’t miss our favorite FREE things to do in Orlando with kids in March!

Spring is in the air and March brings a slew of exciting FREE outdoor festivals like Horizon West Fest, Mount Dora Spring FestivalNona Fest, Taste of Oviedo, and more! Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit this month at the Sanford St. Paddy's Day Truck Pull and Street FestivalPaint the Cloud Green: St. Patrick's Day Light Parade & Street Party, and the Oviedo St. Patrick's Day Festival. And don't miss out on Easter fun with egg hunts in Winter Springs, Oakland, and Longwood

These are only some of our favorite, FREE March activities for Orlando kids—we're adding even more activities to our Orlando Events Calendar every day so keep an eye out!

Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids March 2024

Spring flutters into the Butterfly Pavilion at the NHM. Photo courtesy of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County

From St. Patrick's Day to Easter, March springs ahead with things to do in Los Angeles with kids. Don’t miss our favorite activities taking place in Los Angeles this month.

March into the month with tasty theme park festivals like the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival and Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. Lucky you: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades in Hermosa Beach and Ventura. An early Easter means your March basket is full of spring festivals and egg hunts like the annual Underwood Farm's Springtime Easter Festival

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

19 Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids March 2024

Children are invited to Ridge Hill Shopping Center for an Easter Egg Hunt and photos with the Ester Bunny on Saturday March 23. Photo courtesy of Ridge Hill Shopping Center

From St. Patrick's Day parades to the arrival of spring and plenty of Easter fun, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

March features multiple celebrations of St. Patrick's Day, including the annual Luck of the Hill event at Ridge Hill. We also celebrate Easter this month, and one local highlight is an Easter Egg Hunt with Bluey at Shake it Off in Scarsdale. Meanwhile, Flip Circus returns to dazzle families with its acrobatics at the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers all this month. 

Read on for all the local events you should plan on hitting this month. 

26 Best Free and Fun Things To Do on Long Island with Kids March 2024

Adventureland opens its outdoor amusements for the season on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Photo courtesy of Adventureland

From St. Patrick's Day to Easter, family fun springs to life on Long Island in March.

Kick off spring with a sweet maple sugaring event at the Suffolk County Farm or try your Irish Luck on the Farm at the Smithtown Historical Society. The Greatest Show on Earth comes back to town with high flying acts and dare-devilish stunts. Embark on a Japanese storytelling journey at the Landmark on Main Street. with masks, mimes, and music. 

Read on for all the ways you can pack your calendar this month on Long Island. 

25 Best Things To Do in NYC March 2024 with Kids

Dior and Macy's team up for the annual Macy's Flower Show at month's end. Photo by Jody Mercier

Whether you're turning green for St. Patrick's Day or taking a deep dive into Women's History Month, or hitting up all the Easter events, March in NYC is a paradise for kids. Here are our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in New York City this month.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade on Fifth Avenue puts the "march" into March, the Macy's Flower Show heralds the return of spring, and super shows for kids this month include The Rainbow Fish and Giraffes Can't Dance! We're also inviting all of you to join us at PLAYTOPIA for tons of fun and summer camp resources and SPRINGTOPIA for spring and Easter-inspired fun.

The month of March brings holiday celebrations from the 92Y Purim Concert to The Seaport's Holi celebration, and plenty of Easter fun, including the big Barnyard Easter Egg Hunt.

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