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 takes place March 20 – April 13, 2025. Peak bloom is predicted for March 28-31, and you don't have to attend one of the festival events to enjoy the flowers.

Here are 15 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.

If there’s one thing we’re pretty confident North Texas kids and parents both love, it’s checking out the best playgrounds near Dallas and Fort Worth. The kids get to spend time outside and burn off energy, and, once they can play on their own, you might even be able to squeeze in a conversation with friends. 

The best part is, that there are plenty of incredible playgrounds in Dallas and Fort Worth with cool features like zip lines, climbing walls and webs, and even water play—a game changer when the temps start rising. 

While it was certainly a challenge picking our favorites, we rounded up the best playgrounds in Dallas and the rest of the metroplex that are worth a visit. Take a peek at the list and start planning your next playground adventure.

If you're looking for other things to do with kids in Dallas, check out the best indoor playgrounds for kids, 75 free things to do with kids in DFW, and 60 things you must do with kids in Dallas and the rest of the metroplex before they grow up.

Our spring bucket list for Orlando kids is finally here and there's so much to do! To go along classic spring holiday activities, like Easter egg hunts and Mother's Day brunches, there's a ton of great outdoors events that take advantage of mild temperatures. We've created a fail-safe spring bucket list for your family to follow this season!

Whatever interests your family, spring is the time to both try something new and enjoy beloved activities. Outdoorsy families will love hiking, kayaking, swimming, and ziplining; comfortable families will enjoy amusement parks, outdoor patio dining, and peruse farmers markets. It's really hard to go wrong when it comes to the many spring fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, and more outdoor events that pop up during an Orlando spring.

From animals to train rides, spring is packed with family fun in CT.

Witnessing the Atlanta cherry blossom bloom is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, which is part of what makes these delicate flowers so very special. The beautiful varieties of pink and white flowers only bloom for about two weeks in early spring (mid-March), depending on weather and other factors, so it's a fleeting moment of spring magic.

Throughout Atlanta and the surrounding area, there are great spots to see cherry blossoms and celebrate the rebirth of spring. From parks and gardens to family-friendly festivals devoted to cherry blossoms, we've collected some captivating places to enjoy and see cherry blossoms near Atlanta. 

With the bulk of the cold weather behind us, we're ready to get out of the house and get out of town with these kid-friendly spring day trips from Philadelphia. From just outside the city, to the Philadelphia countryside and across state lines, this list of 20 spring getaways near Philly has awesome activities for kids of all ages. From breathtaking gardens and off-the-radar museums to train rides and nationally renowned attractions, there are so many places to explore right in our backyard. 

Read on for family-friendly day trips within a few hours of Philadelphia, and find more inspiration in our Spring Fun Guide. Prepare for your next mini vacay with our Philly Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways Guide.

Spring is in the Los Angeles air, which means wildflowers bloom, waterfalls gush, and after a long winter at home, it's finally time to start venturing out again to take advantage of all the wonderful springtime things to do in Los Angeles. Spring is the best time to explore LA—the weather is gorgeous, but it's before desert destinations get too hot and beaches get too crowded. Without further ado, here is our roundup of 50 great spring activities in Los Angeles for the whole family. These picks range from outdoor adventures to museums—plus a few suggestions for ticketed activities and even some spring day trips and getaways.

Don't forget, you can find more seasonal happenings in our Los Angeles Spring Fun Guide or our always-bursting Event Calendar, where we add new events every day.

Spring day trips from Long Island are a perfect way to celebrate the season and have a fun-filled family day. We have an action-packed list of dozens of awesome spring day trip adventures for enjoying those extra daylight hours with the kids. 

From interactive playgrounds to farm animal cuddles to quaint seaside towns, springtime day trips on Long Island offer a lot for kids. We’re lucky to be within driving or ferry distance of New York City, Connecticut, and New Jersey's best destination-worthy day trips, too.

Most of these springtime day trips will take anywhere from roughly one to three hours of travel time, depending on where on Long Island you live. Be sure to plan for extra time to allow for traffic, and pack water and snacks. 

To find even more inspiration, check out our Long Island Spring Break Fun Guide and our Family Day Trips and Getaways Guide.