Flower power, fly balls, a fish festival and more family fun — it must be April in New Jersey! We’re bringing you the best fests, most exciting events and hottest happenings all month long plus the must-visit destinations you need to add to your spring go-to list. So, what are you waiting for?

For the families that prefer spontaneity to planning, we rounded up 25+ things to do and places to go while the kids are out of school. Make a day or an entire getaway out of it — you’re in charge!

Flower fans from all over the world come to Jersey for the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival (4/4-4/19). We have all the event details plus 11 other spots to spy these frothy pink-and-white blooms.

You haven’t been to a diner until you’ve been to one in New Jersey, the indisputable Diner Capital of the World. Good thing we rounded up 21 of the hottest spots with all the oh-so-satisfying need-to-knows.