Beautiful Flower Farms near NYC for Pick-Your-Own Blooms

Submitted by Kristen Markel on

The stunning tulip blossoms spread out row-by-row in every direction at Holland Ridge Farms. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

It’s flower season in the tri-state area, when pick-your-own farms are no longer limited to berries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins. Many of these local flower farms allow visitors to stroll flower fields full of beautiful blooms for photo-ops and to pick everything from tulips in the spring to sunflowers in the fall. So, mix up your usual routine with a blossom-filled adventure to one of these you-pick flower farms near NYC.

Some of these flower farms near NYC offer so many activities that flower picking becomes a full-day affair. The farms are packed with family-friendly fun, from pony rides and playgrounds to mini golf and food trucks. Grab your kids and some clippers and spend the day at one of these local flower farms; stunning family photos and beautiful blooms await. Find more family-friendly farm fun in our Guide to Farms and U-Pick.

Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on

The FASNY Museum of Firefighting hosts Mini Horse Mania, where kids can cozy up to cute mini horses. Photo courtesy of FASNY

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

Earth Day is the theme for this weekend, with Earth Day festivities happening throughout the area, including the annual Earth Day Celebration at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum in Cornwall. Other fun spring festivals include the Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival in Hastings-on-Hudson.

Also, the kids won't want to miss Mini Horse Mania at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, a free program where they can get up close and personal with the cute mini horses from Little Brook Farms.  

WildPlay Opening and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

Jaime Sumersille's picture Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on

Take a cruise on the 700-foot zipline at WildPlay Jones Beach when it reopens this weekend. Photo by the author

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Swing into spring as WildPlay Jones Beach and i.Fly Trapeze both open for the season this weekend. Or set your sights high at the Kite Festival at Robert Moses State Park.

The Center for Science puts a medieval twist on its prehistoric exhibit with a Dinosaur Renaissance Faire. Or, have a fancy feast at the Long Island Aquarium during the Princess Tea Party.

Keep reading for more of the weekend's best kid-friendly events on Long Island. 

Kites at the Pier Festival and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

Submitted by Laurie Rein on

Kites of all shapes and sizes soar over the beach at Kites on the Pier in Long Branch. Photo courtesy of the festival

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

New Jersey celebrates a very happy Earth Day this weekend at events like the Cape May Earth Day Celebration, which features exhibits and entertainment. Plus, look up in the sky for a beautiful display at Long Branch's Annual Kites at the Pier Festival.

Read on for a full rundown of New Jersey's best kid-friendly events this weekend. 

Earth Day, Apple Blossom Carnival, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

Drew Kristofik's picture Submitted by Drew Kristofik on

Celebrate spring at the Queens County Farm Museum's Apple Blossom Festival. Photo courtesy of the Queens County Farm Musuem

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

Earth Day rocks NYC this weekend with tons of earthy activities at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, a Broadway Earth Day concert, and another opportunity to play with Mommy Poppins at the Seaport Kids x Earth Day bash. Plus, the Apple Blossom Carnival is blooming once again in Queens, and Movies Under the Stars are starting up for the season, with Elemental in Bushwick and Super Mario Brothers in downtown Brooklyn.

Earth Day, Spring Festival, CoComelon, Open Mic, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on

The annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this seasonal wonder and the deep cultural ties between Philadelphia and Japan. Photo courtesy of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia

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.

Looking for family fun this weekend in Philly? Dive into nature at Naturepalooza's Earth Day Celebration with guided hikes and eco-friendly activities. Explore global cultures at the International Spring Festival in Lansdale, or visit the Benjamin Franklin Museum for free! Don't miss out on colonial farm experiences at Peter Wentz Farmstead or Pitman's Earth Day festivities. Plus, enjoy tap dancing fun with The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble and a kids-only Open Mic at Mister John's Music. It's a weekend full of learning, entertainment, and memorable moments for the whole family!

This Top LA Area Music and Arts Camp Still Has Spots Open

Jessica Laird's picture Submitted by Jessica Laird on

Amplify’s one-of-a-kind music and arts camp attracts deeply creative kids from California and around the world.

Amplify is an award-winning, American Camp Association accredited, music and arts summer camp in Ojai, California with day and sleepaway programs in music, photography, film, theater, dance, and much more.

Tucked away in the beautiful Topa Topa mountains–just an hour and a half outside of LA–Amplify’s totally one-of-a-kind music and arts summer camp attracts deeply creative kids from California and around the world. The empowering program invites girls entering grades 4 through 12 to bust through gender bias, giving them an unmatched opportunity to freely explore their interests and talents, express themselves authentically, and build beautiful friendships that last far beyond the summer.

Within Amplify’s truly nurturing and inclusive environment, not only do kids get to choose a creative focus for each camp session–from rock band to photography. They also create their own customized daily schedules, choosing from incredible ever-changing elective activities like screen printing, surfing, and karaoke. Add in campwide field trips to the beach and nighttime dance parties under the stars, and you’ve got a really unforgettable summer for preteens and teens.

Learn more about why Amplify’s transformative summer program is a perfect pick for creative kids:

Pages