Spring break is here — and whether you’re staying local in South Florida, making a long weekend of it in New York City, or passing through either city on your way to somewhere even more beautiful, there is no shortage of things to do. Warm weather is back. The energy is up. And this season has a way of making you want to show up for every moment of it.
We’ve rounded up some of the best spring break activities for adults in both Boca Raton and NYC — and yes, one of our top picks involves a one-on-one session with a Pro Artist and a serious glow-up. More on that below.
Fun Things to Do in Boca Raton for Spring Break
Boca Raton is one of South Florida’s most beautiful spring break destinations — equal parts sophisticated and relaxed, with beaches, dining, and experiences worth actually planning around. Here are some of the best ways to spend the season.
Hit the Beach at Spanish River Park or South Beach Park
Boca’s beaches are well-kept, lifeguarded, and genuinely stunning — and spring is arguably the best time to visit before summer crowds roll in. Spanish River Park and South Beach Park are both local favorites for a reason: soft sand, warm water, and that distinctly South Florida light that makes everything look better.
Explore Mizner Park
Mizner Park is the heartbeat of downtown Boca — beautiful architecture, great restaurants, boutique shopping, and an amphitheater that regularly hosts live events. Spring break season brings the Boca Street Fest (March 28) and other happenings worth putting on the calendar. It’s an ideal afternoon spot for a girls trip, a date, or just a long leisurely walk.
Shop Town Center at Boca Raton
One of South Florida’s top luxury shopping destinations, Town Center at Boca Raton is a full afternoon in itself — upscale boutiques, beauty stops, and a dining scene that’s hard to rush through. If you’re refreshing your spring wardrobe, this is the place.
Book a Makeup 101 at Blushington Boca Raton
Here’s the spring break activity most people aren’t putting on their list — but should be. Blushington’s Makeup 101 is a fully customizable, one-on-one lesson with one of our Pro Artists. You sit side by side, they create one half of your face while guiding you step-by-step through the other. You learn by doing.
Whether you want to master a natural vacation look, finally figure out how to make your liner stay, or just spring clean your whole routine before you leave town — this is the session for it. You can bring your own products, or our artists will introduce you to new favorites from our curated beauty edit.
Think of it as the spring activity that keeps giving: you leave with professional techniques, insider tips, and a routine you can actually recreate at home. It’s a girls trip essential and genuinely one of the most unique things to do in Boca Raton right now.
Fun Things to Do in NYC for Spring Break
New York City in spring is something else entirely. The parks come back to life, outdoor dining returns, the cherry blossoms hit, and the energy shifts into a gear that’s hard to find anywhere else. Spring break in NYC runs April 2–10, 2026 — and there is no shortage of ways to fill it.
See the Cherry Blossoms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Spring in New York City means cherry blossom season — and Brooklyn Botanic Garden is the place to see it. The garden’s Cherry Watch tracks peak bloom timing so you can plan your visit perfectly. It’s one of those quintessential NYC spring moments that never gets old.
Visit the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show
Running through April 26, 2026, the NYBG Orchid Show transforms the garden’s glass conservatory into a stunning tropical display. It’s visually spectacular and one of the most talked-about spring events in the city every year.
Explore the High Line & Hudson Yards
Spring is the best time to walk the High Line — the elevated park above the West Side comes alive with blooms and vendors as the season shifts. Pair it with a stop at Hudson Yards and the Vessel for some of the best people-watching (and photo opportunities) in the city.
Catch Smorgasburg in Brooklyn
Smorgasburg returns the first weekend in April in Williamsburg and Prospect Park — an open-air food market with dozens of vendors and some of the most Instagrammable food in the city. Perfect for a spring Saturday with a group.
Book a Makeup 101 at Blushington NYC
You’re in one of the most stylish cities in the world. Show up for it.
Blushington’s Makeup 101 in NYC is the spring break activity that actually changes something. Sit with one of our Pro Artists for a fully personalized beauty lesson — they create one half of your face and walk you through the other, step by step. Every session is tailored to your goals: whether that’s a fresh spring look, a travel-ready routine that fits in a carry-on, or learning the techniques you’ve always wanted to master.
Clients call it life-changing. We call it Tuesday. Either way, you leave glowing — and with the skills to recreate it anywhere.
It’s one of the most unique things to do in NYC this spring, and it’s the kind of girls trip activity that people actually talk about afterward.
Spring Clean Your Routine Before You Go
Spring break only comes once a year. This is the season to show up fully — to every beach day, every dinner, every moment worth photographing.
Spring clean your routine before you leave — book Makeup 101 and only bring what you love.