Spring Break 2024: Top Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids

World Series champs Atlanta Braves start the new season with opening day on Friday, April 5, 2024. Photo by Elsa Simcik

Spring break in Atlanta is almost here! As the weather grows warmer, both kids and parents are ready for a reprieve from the grind of school and work. We kick off Atlanta spring break 2024 with the arrival of Easter, including fun Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Brunches around Atlanta. Some of Atlanta's favorite attractions offer special events during spring break like Stone Mountain Park's Spring FUN Break and Six Flags Over Georgia's Spring Break. Plus, baseball gets in full swing(!) over spring break with the Atlanta Braves' home opener on Friday, April 5, 2024. 

If the kiddos are off from school but parents still need to work, we've gathered our favorite Atlanta school break camps! Check out the Best Spring Break Camps for Atlanta Kids to stay engaged and busy this vacation.

Where To Go Blueberry Picking Near Orlando at Family-Friendly Blueberry Farms

Kids can pick blueberries and enjoy fun activities at Tom West Blueberries. Photo by author

During April and May, Orlando blueberry farms allow guests to pick buckets of blueberries while enjoying a family day outdoors. Many of these u-pick blueberry farms in Orlando offer additional fun activities such as sunflower picking, playgrounds, tractor rides, and more. And be sure to save the date for the annual Mount Dora Blueberry Festival and Plant City's Blueberry Festival at Keel Farms, where visitors pick tasty blueberries as well as enjoy other tasty items and fun activities. 

27 Spring Staycations and Day Trips from Long Island for Families

Get off Long Island and explore Governors Island.

We've found 27 ideas for a spring day trip from Long Island, a perfect time to escape now that the weather is warming up and we have more daylight hours to work with. 

Living on Long Island, we’re lucky to have amazing parks, attractions, and quaint seaside towns for springtime day trips. We’re also lucky to be within driving or ferry distance of New York City, Connecticut, and New Jersey. 

Find more inspiration in our Long Island Spring Fun Guide and our Day Trips and Getaways Guide.

43 Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in New Jersey this April and May for Families

Enjoy fun on the farm during Alstede's Easter and Springtime Festival. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

It's time to kiss winter goodbye in New Jersey and spring into the outdoor festival and fair season. Spring festivals are blossoming in 2024 and promise tons of family-friendly fun and things to do. From cherry blossom festivals to street fairs, these gatherings are a great way to spend time outdoors and experience all spring has to offer. 

For more spring action, check out our Guide to Spring Fun in New Jersey for Kids.

33 Spring Staycations and Spring Day Trips from NYC for Families

Hop the ferry to Governors Island to explore all the island has to offer. Photo by Diana Kim

These spring day trips from the NYC metro area are the perfect antidote to winter-induced stir-craziness. Whether you're looking for a fun way to fill the spring break holiday, or your family just needs a collective getaway, having this list of 28 spring day trips from NYC at your fingertips provides plenty of daycation inspiration.

From hiking to smelling the blooms and strolling amid sculpture gardens, there is something on this list of spring day trips from the NYC metro area for everyone. Since we have a low tolerance for driving, all of these spring day trips are an easy drive from New York City. Find more seasonal inspiration in our Guide to Spring Activities and travel ideas in our Guide to Weekend Getaways.

12 Kid-Friendly Spots to See the DC Cherry Blossoms

The famous DC cherry blossoms will make the whole family smile. Photo courtesy of Wonderlane Photography, Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic

Springtime brings one of the most iconic symbols of the season—the blooming of the famous Washington, DC cherry blossoms. Each year, more than 1.5 million visitors flock to the nation's capital to take part in the National Cherry Blossom Festival, a citywide celebration of the pink and white blooms. The festival includes lots of fun events like the Blossom Kite Festival and the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.

This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place now through April 14, 2024. Due to higher than average temperatures, the trees have already reached peak bloom and are dazzling visitors of all ages. And you don't have to attend one of the festival events to enjoy them.

Here are 12 great places to see the DC cherry blossoms with your family, from the famous (and busy) Tidal Basin to some lesser-known gems. Whichever spot you choose, the blooms will be breathtaking just the same.

For more ways to keep the kiddos busy all season long, check out our Spring Fun Guide for Kids and Families in Washington, DC.

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