May is the perfect time to learn about gardening, and many of this week’s picks focus on trees and plants, including Toddler Trek: Tree Time, Garden Discoveries and Little Sprouts Spring Gardening Club. Intriguing free library programs are also featured this week such as Story & Science and Meet a Fire Fighter. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options.

You don't need to wait for the upcoming holiday weekend to have some fun with the kids. This week, little ones can bounce around at Toddler Time or watch Goodnight Moon come to life, while the entire family can enjoy an activity-filled carnival.

And remember, this is just a sample of what's happening across Long Island this week. For more, take a look at our Event Calendar.

My kids and I love museums, and there are some excellent free events at a couple of our favorites this week: the Museum of Science and the Harvard Art Museums. Most local parents know that visiting the Museum of Science with kids is always a fun time, but my girls also enjoy the three Harvard Art Museums. From the triangle sculpture in the indoor courtyard (pictured) to famous paintings and ancient treasures, there's plenty to hold the attention of young art fans.

Another fantastic pick this week is a parent book talk with Ron Lieber about his bestseller, The Opposite of Spoiled. With its compelling cover photo of "give," "save," and "spend" jars, this book is definitely on my must-read list.

Whatever you choose to do, have a great week, and don't forget to check out our full Event Calendar!

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and there's lots going on this week to get you ready for the holiday. It might be nice to take a moment to explain to your kids what Memorial Day is about, and why it's important to honor those who died while serving our country. With summer right around the corner, check out our CT Beach and Water Fun Guide for fun ideas about where to cool off.

We only highlight one event per day in this post, but there are many other suggestions in our Event Calendar. Camps still have spaces open so be sure to check out our Camp Guide for info on day and sleepaway camp options.

The week ahead offers an eclectic mix of things to do around Westchester—everything from farm fun to a museum opening—and we've gathered all the details to help you plan your week!

It isn’t every day that the opportunity to churn butter comes along (especially in suburbia), but that’s just what’s in store at Make Break. Find more hands-on excitement at the opening day of the Westchester Children's Museum, and wee ones will love meeting animals at Little Folk Farm Days.

Read on for our top picks, and check out our Event Calendar and May GoList for lots of other activities you won’t want to miss!

With Memorial Day coming up, there are some early ways for NYC families to get into the spirit of the holiday, like Fleet Week's annual Parade of Ships and the Intrepid's FREE Top Gun screening. A visit to one of NYC's National Parks, strawberry picking and a FREE screening of Big Hero 6 round out the awesome activities on tap this week.

Although we only highlight one event per day in this post, you can find plenty of other options in our Event Calendar and our Spring Fun Guide.

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The Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Resort & Club is the most luxurious U.S. vacation destination my family and I have ever visited. The sprawling property feels more like a Caribbean resort than the other beachfront hotels you find in Florida. With a surfing school, a kids’ camp, water sports, the new FlowRider wave simulator, fantastic restaurants, plus a world-class spa, tennis program and golf course, the Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton lets everyone in your family feel entertained, pampered and restored by the time you go home.

The resort is not all-inclusive, and what you save on airfare you’ll easily spend on meals and activities. But the Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton offers an incredibly luxurious and family-friendly Caribbean-style vacation located just an hour's drive from the Fort Lauderdale airport, so no need for passports.