Get ready for fun—Luna Park in Coney Island is bursting back to life for its 2025 season, kicking off with a spectacular opening weekend celebration from Saturday, March 29-Monday, March 31. This iconic NYC spot is perfect for families looking for thrills and memories. Read on for opening day details, what’s new this season, and more fun in store by the shore.

Opening day is Saturday, March 29 at 11am, and the legendary Coney Island Cyclone’s 98th birthday bash starts at noon. The first 98 riders get a FREE ride and an egg cream treat. Score!

Boston kids find fun on the farm, at the park, and in the city this spring.

Pick your own fresh fruit at these Houston-area farms.

If you're having a subpar day, gather up your little birdies and swing out to one of these fun greens.

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.