Spring has (finally!) arrived in New York City, and families are taking advantage of the extra daylight hours to get outdoors and play. Springtime activities are abundant, from Earth Day festivals to Easter egg hunts. And colorful blooms are bursting from Brooklyn to the Bronx.

Read on for 50 of the best spring activities and adventures in NYC, and be sure to check out our NYC Kids' Guide to Spring Break Ideas for more seasonal happenings, including our bucket list for the spring break school vacation and our picks for the best spring day trips from NYC.

When my 8-year-old got a chess set for Christmas and was suddenly interested in learning the game, I found myself scouring the internet for places to play chess in NYC. I was thrilled to discover plenty of free and low-cost options across the city.

Chess has been a popular pastime in the Big Apple for more than a century. Many of the city’s most iconic parks feature tables for chess and checkers, and all of the public library systems offer events where kids can learn and play chess for free.

Read on for 10 places where your budding grandmasters can castle their way to fun, and find more local classes and enrichment opportunities in our Guide to Classes in NYC for Kids.

A new ice-skating rink with stunning riverfront views is drawing families to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Skate at Domino Park debuted in early December and offers ice skating fun through the middle of March. Situated atop of Domino Square, a newly completed section of Domino Park, the icy attraction is drawing families from both sides of the East River and beyond.

Read on for our full review of this brand-new ice skating rink in NYC and find more places to skate on our list of the best outdoor ice skating rinks in NYC .