Spring Festivals and Fairs in Connecticut for Kids and Families

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Spring festivals and fairs in Connecticut are here, with flowers, baby animals, and more! Baby Goat Snuggle Sessions, photo courtesy of Syman Says Farm

Connecticut families are read to enjoy the sunshine at Spring festivals and fairs. In fact, we are so ready for the Spring, we hold entire festivals and fairs dedicated to crafts, delicious treats, and entertainment and time outside! Festival's include Daffodil Day at the Denison Homestead Museum and the Annual Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival! Baby animals are a big attraction at Earth Day at Flamig Farm. And dinosaurs appeal to a ton of kids at Earth Week at Dinosaur Place.

There's so much fun in bloom all over Connecticut. For more ways to get into the swing of spring, visit our Spring Activities Guide. And be sure to sign up for our newsletters for the best of spring sent straight to your inbox.

Spring Break 2024: 21 Fun Things To Do in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

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Smiles will bloom at all of the fun National Cherry Blossom Festival events. Photo courtesy of the Photo courtesy of the festival

Spring break 2024 is coming to the Washington, DC metro area! If your family is not traveling, that means you'll have a week or more to take part in all of the fun activities and events the DMV has to offer this April.

When is spring break 2024? For DC public schools, it's the week of Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19.

For most Northern Virginia public school districts—as well as Montgomery County, Charles County, and Prince George's County public schools in Maryland—spring break 2024 is Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 (with many districts also giving students the following Monday, April 1 off, and Fairfax County also making Tuesday, April 2 a student holiday).

Check out our list of local school-year calendars to find out when your school district's spring break falls. Then read on for 21 fun things to do with kids in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Our Spring Fun Guide for DC Kids and Families will give you even more ideas.

If you'd rather get out of town for a last-minute family vacation, get inspired by our list of cheap spring break travel ideas for families.

Where To See Cherry Blossoms Near Atlanta

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Celebrate cherry blossom season at Gibbs Gardens. Photo courtesy of the garden

Witnessing the cherry blossom bloom is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, which perhaps 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. 

Spring Break 2024: 32 Fun Things To Do in Los Angeles

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Take a day trip up the coast! Photo by Gabriela Herman courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara

Spring break in Los Angeles offers a myriad of activities for families and travelers alike. From exploring iconic landmarks like the Griffith Observatory to enjoying sunny days at the Santa Monica Pier, there's something for everyone. Families can also visit renowned attractions such as Universal Studios Hollywood, the Los Angeles Zoo, and take day trips to Disneyland, national parks, and coastal cities like Santa Barbara. 

With a diverse range of things to do, outdoor adventures, and theme parks, spring break in Los Angeles promises an unforgettable staycation (or vacation) for all. And don't forget, if you need more local events and outings to fill every minute of every day, our event calendar is chock full of local outings, and we add more to our calendar every day.

If the kids are interested in camps during spring break, check out these school break camps in Los Angeles. Find tons of seasonal fun in our Spring Fun Guide: Best Things To Do with LA & OC Kids in Spring.   

15 Amazing Weekend Getaways from Orlando for Families

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When visiting Tampa Bay, head to Dinosaur World for prehistoric fun! Photo courtesy Visit Tampa Bay

Your family deserves a weekend getaway from Orlando with all that crazy work/school craziness! Whether you want to spend a holiday away or use a good ol' fashioned weekend to get out of town, we've included wonderful weekend trips...all within a four-hour drive from Orlando. These family-friendly trips will keep children and parents entertained, happy, and refreshed to return to the hussle and bussle of everyday life.

Whether you like the action of Daytona Beach or the serenity of Jekyll Island (or some hybrid in between), we've got great weekend trips from Orlando that everyone will love!

Spring Break 2024: 39 Fun Things To Do in Chicago

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Two girls at the art museum. Photo courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago

Spring Break 2024 is almost here, there's a ton of fun to be had right in Chicago. 

If you're looking for things to do while the kids are out of school for Spring Break 2024, you've come to the right place. March 25-March 29th is Spring Break 2024 for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and many surrounding suburbs. There’s plenty to do around town for Chicago families, and many of these activities are free or low-cost!

Our list of the best things to do with kids over spring break includes special events and exhibitions, over a dozen ideas that'll get you and your crew into the (slowly warming) outdoors, and a whole bunch of our favorite indoor spots.

 

34 Top Easter Egg Hunts in San Francisco & Bay Area

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Egg hunts are eggstraordinary! Photo courtesy of Bigstock

Easter egg hunts around San Francisco and the Bay Area are egg-cellent! The arrival of springtime means tulips are aplenty, and eggs are scrambled throughout the City by the Bay. Many Easter egg hunts in San Francisco and the Bay Area are free community events, adding yet another sweet treat to those colorfully adorned Easter baskets. 

Other fun activities, like food trucks, live music, and that obligatory Easter Bunny picture, also tend to be found at Easter egg hunts so families can enjoy a wonderful spring morning or afternoon of seasonal Easter activities. From traditional egg hunts in beautiful parks to fun nighttime flashlight hunts, there is Easter fun for everyone to enjoy.

On the hunt for more Easter ideas? Try these Easter crafts, eat these kid-pleasing Easter recipes, and find more holiday ideas in our Easter Activities Guide for Families. 

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