Best Places To See Cherry Blossoms in NYC

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The Green-Wood Cemetery has gorgeous cherry blossoms and amazing views. Photo by Amy Nieporent

Viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms in New York City or attending a local cherry blossom festival is one of the most delightful rites of spring. In Japan, cherry blossom viewing is taken to almost religious heights. Blooming flowers are carefully watched, enjoyed, and celebrated. Traditional Sakura Hanami parties feature eating, drinking, and music.

There are many places to enjoy gorgeous cherry blossoms in NYC this spring, and take note—the cherry blossoms are just beginning to burst to life. Here are the best places to see cherry blossoms and celebrate with cherry blossom festivals in New York City this spring. Find more seasonal happenings in our NYC Kids' Guide to Spring Fun.

100 Fun & Easy Brain Breaks for Kids of All Ages

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Even kids can benefit from some mindful meditation!

It's easy for kids to get distracted when they're doing schoolwork, studying, or doing any other task that requires concentration. One thing that can help? Brain breaks! These quick activities for kids can be scattered throughout longer periods of work to help refocus kids' minds, increase their creativity and productivity, and give them a chance to blow off steam.

A brain break for kids can be a mental task, a physical one, or a combination of both. Our list of 100 brain breaks for kids includes both outdoor brain breaks and indoor activities for kids, classroom brain breaks that work for any large group, creative kids' activities, energy breaks that get kids moving their bodies, and more.

For fun ways to entertain kids for longer periods of time, our guides to crafts for kids and science experiments for kids have you covered!

Dogwood Festival, Monster Jam, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

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Kids can bounce, jump and slide their hearts out at The Big Bounce America. Photo courtesy of The Big Bounce America

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

Nothing signifies spring in Atlanta like the annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park! This popular, free event (in its 89th year!) features music, art, food, and an amazing kids' village this weekend. Another popular event in Atlanta this weekend? Monster Jam at Atlanta Motor Speedway! Young fans get to see their favorite Monster Trucks in high-flying action both Saturday and Sunday. Dust off those Easter baskets because this weekend is also packed with Easter Egg Hunts, including Hoppy Easter at The Works and Easter Eggstravaganza in Canton. Read on to find out more fun things to do this weekend with kids in Atlanta! 

Easter Events, Lake County Fair, and More Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

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Join in spring and Easter activities across Orlando. Photo courtesy of Norcross

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

Don't miss your last chance to experience Firefly Nights at Blue Spring State Park as well as the Lake County Fair - both wrapping up this weekend! Looking for fun this Saturday? Check out a variety of FREE outdoor festivals, including Celebration Among the Oaks in Oakland, Absolutely Avalon in Orlando, and the Orlando Kite Festival in Ocoee. Plus, Easter is just around the corner! Kick off the festivities early with family-friendly events like The Grove Easter Celebration in Windermere, IKEA Orlando's Easter Egg Hunt, Outpouring Orlando Easter Fest, Egg Hunt on the Farm in Mount Dora, and an Easter Car Show & Luau in Geneva. Scroll down for all the details!

Guide to Visiting the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in NYC

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Try out snow goggles at the imagiNATIONS Activity Center at the National Museum of the American Indian. Photo by Jason DeCrow/AP Images for Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian

The National Museum of the American Indian in NYC has been around for more than 30 years, but is arguably one of the most overlooked museums in the city. With world-famous institutions like The Met, MoMA, and the American Museum of Natural History in the spotlight, the smaller and lesser-known American Indian museum doesn’t always make the list of NYC’s top destinations.

Until recently, my family was guilty of skipping over this museum despite walking past its stately exterior in Manhattan’s Financial District for years. When we finally visited, the understated power of this unique place instantly won us over. Read on to find out why and to get some insider tips on visiting this stunning museum. Find all our top picks for kid-culture spots in our NYC Kids' Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits.

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