Daffodil days in the spring are the best and there are plenty of spots to capture these beauties in bloom. Stroll through gorgeous gardens, local parks or arboretums to see the sunny yellow flowers, or take the kids to one of these cheerful festivals dedicated to celebrating this vibrant spring fave.
Historic Village of Allentown
Allentown
April 5-6
More than 10,000 daffodils were planted by volunteers all across town. There are blooms in Sensi Park and along the streets. Sign up for a walking tour, learn about the Underground Railroad and attend a concert during the festivities.
Daffodil Days
Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit
April 1-15
More than 50,000 daffodil bulbs will beautify the grounds of the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit. There will be spring-themed games and crafts, a story trail, music, food, market vendors, an art exhibit and the Green Goats during a festival on April 13.
Daffodil Day
Main Street, Moorestown
April 12
Spring arrives with horse-drawn carriages, live entertainment by local musicians, arts & crafts demonstrations, sidewalk sales, merchant specials — and lots of daffodils.
Daffodil Festival & Earth Day Fair
Van Neste Square, Ridgewood
April 27
The special event includes a petting zoo, green educational displays, music, and the costumed Daffy Dog Parade. There will be information about conservation, water quality and how to minimize flooding.
More Gardens to View Daffodils
Cape Cottage Garden
Princeton
Although this is a private garden, you can schedule a tour to view the 1.4-acre flower-filled property. Aside from daffodils there are snowdrops, scilla, crocuses, tulips and muscari.
Colonial Park Gardens
156 Mettlers Rd., Franklin
There are 90,000 daffodils planted among the gardens. There are three varieties, including Pink Charm, Thalia and White Lion. You can also stroll through the arboretum and the rose garden.
Deep Cut Gardens
152 Red Hill Rd., Middletown
The main entrance and pathways are beautified with these lovely flowers. Sit on the benches and take in the beauty, or get out your camera and snap a great photo with the kids. You can wander around since there are more than 50 acres of garden and greenhouse space. The flowers will be in bloom during April and May.
Helen Andrews Memorial Garden
Mill Pond Park, Fairview Avenue, Long Valley
The daffodil gardens are just one place to see the beauty of the area, in addition to the nearby river where you can fish, or the nature trails.
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