51 Spring Bucket List Ideas for Kids in NYC

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Dinosaur Safari returns to the Bronx Zoo this spring. Photo courtesy of the zoo

Spring has (finally!) arrived in New York City, and families are taking advantage of the extra daylight hours to get outdoors and play. Springtime activities are abundant, from Earth Day festivals to Easter egg hunts. And colorful blooms are bursting from Brooklyn to the Bronx.

Read on for 50 of the best spring activities and adventures in NYC, and be sure to check out our NYC Kids' Guide to Spring Break Ideas for more seasonal happenings, including our bucket list for the spring break school vacation and our picks for the best spring day trips from NYC.

Earth Day 2025: Earth Day Activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Kids

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Celebrate Earth Day at Cross County Center in Yonkers this month. Photo courtesy of the mall

April is Earth Month, and Westchester and the Hudson Valley are home to some great Earth Day celebrations that you won't want to miss. At these celebrations, kids can learn about gardening, recycling, and even meet the Lorax, Dr. Seuss's original eco-advocate.

Some of our picks are geared toward kids, while others are full-day celebrations that the whole family can enjoy. These events feature activities like live music, seed planting, arts and crafts using recycled materials, and learning about how to conserve energy in your home.

For more Earth-friendly activities and information for kids, including how to start your own eco-kids club, check out our Earth Kids Activity Guide.

29 Spring Bucket List Ideas for Kids on Long Island

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Get outdoors and explore the magnificent 216-acre Sands Point Preserve this spring. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Springtime on Long Island is in full bloom, and kids are more than ready for some outdoor, warm-weather fun after a long winter. We've compiled an incredible list of interactive, family-friendly spring activities Long Island kids will love. 

From action-packed spring break camps to Long Island's best playgrounds and parks to awesome day trips and getaways, we have you covered. These memorable spring experiences will delight kids of all ages. 

For even more seasonal happenings, check out our Spring Fun Guide, which includes our write-ups on Long Island's best spring festivals and the best things to do over spring break on LI.

37 Spring Bucket List Ideas for Kids in New Jersey

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DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream Mall is a great place to have wet-and-wild fun this spring. Photo by Gina Massaro

With the arrival of spring, it's time to trade in those clunky boots, mittens, and winter coats for fresh air, parks and playgrounds, spring getaways, and New Jersey farm fun. Get outside to take advantage of all of the great seasonal things to do that the Garden State offers.

Read on for our spring bucket list of activities to enjoy with your family in NJ this spring. Looking for more ideas? Check out our Spring Fun Guide, which includes posts on New Jersey's best spring festivals and the top things to do in NJ over spring break. 

Princess Tea Party, Egg Hunts, and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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Collect eggs and plant springtime flowers at CMEE this Saturday. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of the East End

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Bring your little prince or princess to a tea party at the Long Island Aquarium, where they can dance and sing with princesses and pose for some royal photos. 

Hunt for Easter eggs across Long Island in unusual spaces and places, including among the vintage aircraft collection at the American Airpower Museum, at Adventureland, on the grounds of the 1760 Homestead in Riverhead, or at the northeastern tip of Long Island in Orient Beach State Park.

Read on for all our top picks for things to do on Long Island this weekend.

Dinosaur Safari, Egg Hunts, Spring Break, and More Things To Do this Weekend in NYC with Kids

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Spring events are popping up all over NYC. Photo by Jody Mercier

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Easter egg hunts abound this weekend, hatching fun at the Queens County Farm Museum, Midtown East, and beyond. The New York Botanical Garden's Eggstravaganza on Sunday includes egg rolling and a Peppa Pig meet-and-greet. Families can celebrate Passover with puppets at CMOM, too.

Of course, the weekend is just a gateway to spring break fun in NYC, and families can enjoy MOYA at the New Victory Theater, Dinosaur Safari at the Bronx Zoo, and Earth Rocks at the Brooklyn Children's Museum this weekend and beyond.

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