Hello, April! Even if you are a little rainy, we happily welcome the springtime weather and return of outdoor fun. If you’re looking to get the gang out of the house to celebrate Easter, NJ has lots of holiday happenings this weekend. Check out the Bunny Chase at Terhune Orchards, go for a traditional Easter egg hunt at historic Allaire Village or greet the holiday rabbit when he lands in an airplane at Solberg Airport's Easter Bunny Flies event. For some fresh air fun, head to Surprise Story Time at the beautiful Deep Cut Gardens or take a guided nature walk at Tenafly Nature Center. For even more weekend fun, check out our Event Calendar.

It's a short school week, with Good Friday and the first night of Passover falling on the same day. Speaking of the upcoming holiday, NYC public schools may be adding another day off to its calendar soon. We've also got news of a program expansion at the South Street Seaport Museum and the chance for students to win $1,000 for their school library. Also, you'll want to hold on to your boas and tiaras, kid-lit icon Fancy Nancy is going to be a TV star!

Now that spring is (finally!) in the air, we can't wait to make the most of milder temps and sunshine-filled days. All winter long (as we played with every toy in the house and exhausted every possibility in our arts and crafts bin), we've been dreaming of April, fresh flowers, birds chipping and, more than anything, open space to play and run! Our great state is filled with nature centers that make exploring the outdoors both educational and fun in any season. Usher in spring with these awesome festivals and classes at New Jersey nature centers:

As March comes to a close, let’s give a (hopefully) warm welcome to April with a week of holiday festivities and springtime fun. Grab your baskets and go egg hunting galore at Marlboro Whole Food’s Eggstravaganza and Oasis Farm’s Easter Egg Hunt. Celebrate Passover at Matzah Mania. Have slumber-style fun at a Rainbow PJ Party or a Stuffed Animal Sleepover. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more weekday and weekend activities.

This week brings a variety of kid- and family-friendly activities and events. Head over to White Post to hunt for Easter eggs and take a photo with the big bunny, jump around at Bouncers & Slydos and enjoy a sensory-friendly performance at the Long Island Children's Museum. And with spring break approaching, be sure to check out our roundup of fun things to do during school recess.

Keep in mind that this list is just our top picks—be sure to check our Event Calendar for more options. And to receive this post in your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters, which go out twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays).

As March decides whether to leave Boston like a lion or a lamb, tons of fun events continue to fill our Event Calendar. This week's highlights include some of your last chances for photos with the Easter Bunny. If you're looking for quick and fun ways to fool your kids on Wednesday, try these super easy April Fools' Day pranks.

If you've had enough of the holidays, you can use this week to make a dent in our list of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Boston This Spring, or start making decisions about summer by visiting a camp open house.

Other picks this week include FREE museum visits at the deCordova and the Discovery Museums, plus a day especially for homeschoolers at the USS Constitution Museum. Read on for all of our weekday picks, and don't forget to check out the full Event Calendar!

This week finally promises some springlike weather, and with quite a few school districts on break, there are many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures. Fun on tap includes Zumba, history and science activities, and Easter egg hunts in Fairfield County, Litchfield County and Central Connecticut.

We only highlight one activity per day in this post, but you can find plenty of other fun options in our Event Calendar and March GoList. Have fun!