Swiftie Events and More Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend With Kids

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Cirque Italia Water Circus. Photo by Joseph Gage via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend!

Music is all over Chicago this weekend, and there are lots of ways to enjoy it with kids. We heard a certain popular artist may have come out with a new album last week, and families are celebrating with events in Ravenswood and Lake Zurich. You can also learn about A Cappella music in Glen Ellyn or enjoy festive Austrian tunes in Oak Lawn. Families can also plant a tree for Arbor Day, see a new playground opening in Oak Park, or reuse and recycle old items in Wrigleyville to round out Earth Month this weekend.

Mother's Day is going to be here before you know it! Plan an activity or a brunch with our handy lists. Then check out the full line-up of spring festivals—we've rounded up 35 that are family-friendly. 

Have a great spring weekend in Chicago!

Disney on Ice, Arts & Literacy Festival, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

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Celebrate the art of puppetry at The Skirball. Puppet Festival photo by Ben Gibbs, courtesy of the Skirball Cultural Center

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

No need to search for your Disney favorites: they're skating up a storm in Disney on Ice: Mickey's Search Party. Monterey Park is positively pink with its Cherry Blossom Festival. Plus, there's no hiding from the glow of talent, which is on full display at The Music Center's Very Special Arts Festival Family Day. 

Cherry Blossom Festival, Be My Neighbor Day, and More Things To Do in San Francisco This Weekend

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Take in culture at the Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo by Tri Nguyen via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. ​

Just in time for Independent Bookstore Day, this weekend in the Bay Area brings classic books and fairytales to life. We Players Presents Adventures with Alice kicks off its season with a walking wandering show through Golden Gate Park. The Three Little Pigs take the stage in Palo Alto. Solve puzzles in Salesforce Park through an immersive Fairy Tale Scramble Math Quest. 

Fans of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood will want to check out Be My Neighbor Day in San Francisco. Close out the weekend with a cherry (blossom) on top at the annual two-day Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival. 

Passover, Fountain Show, Gap-Con!, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

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Spend Passover with local cantor and some Sesame Street friends! Photo courtesy of Sesame Place

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

Spring in Philadelphia is filled with family-friendly events that promise excitement and laughter for kids of all ages. From the Spring Food Truck Frenzy to the magical world of Sesame Place's Passover Event, there's something for everyone. Get ready for Drag Storytime with Mister John's Music or dive into the rich culture of Pennsylvania at the Maple Festival. Don't miss out on Flavors on the Avenue for delicious bites and free family activities, or PAFA's Spring Family Festival, where creativity knows no bounds. Join us as we explore the wonders of springtime in Philly, making memories that will last a lifetime.

Easy-to-Make Mother’s Day Cards and Mother’s Day Card Ideas

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Use watercolors and painter's tape to make beautiful DIY Mother's Day cards at home.

Browse our Mother’s Day card ideas for lots of creative ways to make Mom’s day a memorable one.

What’s cuter than homemade Mother’s Day cards? Those tiny handprints, adorable spelling mistakes, and well-intentioned portraits that totally look JUST like Mom are made with so much love. Find some inspiration for this year’s Mother’s Day cards with our list of sweet and simple Mother’s Day card ideas that will make the kids beam with pride as Mom wipes her eyes.

For more ways to make Mom’s day, check out our top 50 Mother’s Day gifts that moms actually want, or make her something delish from our favorite kid-friendly Mother’s Day brunch recipes. Don’t forget to check your local Mommy Poppins site for all the awesome Mother’s Day things to do.

Top Summer Day Camps in New Jersey

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Jeff Lake Day Camp in Sussex County is set on a 50-acre lake where activities include water trampolines, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding.

It's definitely not too early to start exploring New Jersey's summer day camp options, even if summer still feels like a lifetime away. The Garden State is home to many awesome summer day camps that offer a wide variety of activities within one campground. Traditional offerings at these camps include sports, swimming, and arts, while some even include zip lines, laser tag, cooking, gymnastics, and rope courses.

Read on for the top summer day camps in New Jersey, many of which see entire generations of families pass through, and find more New Jersey summer camps in our Camp Guide. 

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