Melanie Preis
Melanie Preis is a writer, editor, wife, and mom of three (including her beloved bernedoodle). Before joining Mommy Poppins, she worked at StyleBlueprint, Turner Broadcasting, and HowStuffWorks. She loves reading, anything Bravo, art fairs, and, of course, her bernedoodle.
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Atlanta spring break 2025 is almost here! As the weather grows warmer, both kids and parents are ready for a reprieve from the grind of school and work. We kick off spring break 2025 with our own Atlanta Braves' home opener, plus a new festival, Panda Fest, making its Atlanta debut at Atlantic Station, all the first weekend in April. Throughout the week some of Atlanta's favorite attractions offer special events like Stone Mountain Park's Spring FUN Break and Six Flags Over Georgia's Spring Break. Wrap up spring break with the always popular and FREE Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park! For parents working during spring break, check out fun spring break camps in Atlanta.
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.
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.
Orlando baby stores offer a trip to a wonderland of cuteness. Not only do these baby boutiques offer helpful baby gear and baby clothes for parents, the merchandise is just so dang cute it's hard not to smile at everything. Perusing aisles of baby products can be overwhelming, but by shopping at baby stores with trained employees, it makes the experience way more fun. Whether you need strollers or sippy cups, breast pumps or binkies, we love these Orlando baby stores ready to help everyone who visits.
The pandas are coming...the pandas are coming to Atlanta! Panda Fest is exactly what you think it is — a panda-themed festival celebrating the traditions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures. Occuring across three days, April 4-6, this New York-based event makes its Atlanta debut with activities, food stalls, live performances, a market fair, and more. Check out the details below and get ready for an awesome spring festival!
It's time to start narrowing down summer camp options in Orlando as the weather warms up. With Central Florida being such a kid-friendly area, it's no surprise that we have the best day camps in the country! We've put together a list of our top Orlando camps sure to keep kids engaged and excited this summer.
Looking for more options, like specialty camps, such as sports or art, or overnight camps in Florida? Make sure to visit our Orlando Summer Camp Guide for helpful information on making the most of your child's summer break!
Preschoolers and young kids need to stay busy during the summer, and preschool camp is the perfect way to introduce new interests and develop socialization skills. Luckily, Atlanta offers many summer camps for preschoolers and young children!
Our list of day camps for preschoolers allow parents to choose a summer camp that aligns with age-appropriate interests and schedule. We've included Atlanta summer camps that offer a little bit of everything, as well as camps specifically for sports, dance, drama, and more. Register early: Spots fill up quickly, and some preschool camps offer an early-bird discount.
Phoenix, Arizona is where I grew up. Though I traded Phoenix's dry heat for the humidity of Atlanta after college, I still regard myself as a Phoenician for life. With family and friends still there, we get to enjoy so many fun things to do in Phoenix whenever we visit. And what's really nice is now that I'm a mom, I get to revisit some of my favorite childhood attractions with my kids and discover awesome new things to do in Phoenix.
A trip to the Valley of the Sun makes for a perfect sun-soaked family vacation. Kids love all of the fun things to do in Phoenix, from the Phoenix Zoo to the Phoenix Art Museum. And for the adults, the resort spas are out of this world!
Here are the 50 top things to do in Phoenix with kids, including some great family-friendly restaurants and hotels. Check out our Western US Family Travel Guide for even more adventures out west, including our list of 51 top things to do with kids in Arizona.
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