Things to Do with Kids

OPENING THIS APRIL IN MANORVILLE & RIVERHEAD!‍

This year, they've planted over 2.5 million Tulips at the 2 farms! Visit them regularly for upcoming bloom reports and for exciting news at the farm.

They are predicting that they will open both farms around April 15th for the Annual Tulip Festival, but it is all up to Mother Nature, so keep an eye on their website!

Waterdrinker Manorville
663 Wading River Road
Manorville, NY 11949

Waterdrinker North Fork
4560 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901

Immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of early spring as you explore the rich history of 19th-century New England at Old Sturbridge Village. Explore the Village and enjoy the unique blend of hands-on learning, participatory demonstrations, and engaging conversation. Chat with the costumed historians, step inside historic homes and shops, meet the heritage breed animals, and so much more.

From Wednesday, April 1, through Thursday, April 30, 2026, enjoy FREE admission for up to two kids (ages 17 and under) with the purchase of an adult or senior general daytime admission ticket using code KID26 at checkout.

‍Reserve your tickets online and save even more! Members can also bring up to two kids not already covered by their membership.

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road

Sturbridge, MA 01566

PSYCHOPOMP is a guided, walking experience that leads participants through a series of outdoor performance stations across the SF Botanic Garden. At each stop, you’ll encounter a mythic “psychopomp” – a supernatural guide drawn from global traditions – who will perform, interact, and usher you onward to the next chapter of the journey.

Meet figures such as Vanth of Etruscan mythology, the Nordic Valkyries, the Aztec Xolotl, the Grecian Charon, Ox Head and Horse Face from Chinese lore, and a contemporary reimagining of the Celtic Cat Sith. Each station offers a distinct mood, from playful to contemplative, inviting you to heighten your senses and reflect on themes of transition, transformation, and the unknown.

PSYCHOPOMP is a fully outdoor, all-weather experience. Guests will walk for the duration of the performance and are encouraged to dress accordingly.

Dates: Thursday – Sunday, April 16 – 19 & April 23 – 26

‍Times: 5-7pm, 5:30-7:30pm, & 6-8pm

Tickets range from $30 - $70, pay as you're able. Get them here!

1199 9th Ave

San Francisco, CA 94122

Join the Museum this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week they will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play.

Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

177 Main Street (Route 27)

Acton, MA 01720

Looking for your next spring adventure? Gather your family and head to Stone Zoo for a day full of curiosity, discovery and fun! Say hello to feathered and furry residents that call the Zoo home, from cougars and snow leopards to black bears and more. Then make your way to the Petting Zoo, where you'll meet Nubian goats, Nigerian dwarf goats and Southdown sheep.

Don’t miss their celebration of World Flamingo Day on April 26. Stop by the Caribbean Coast for flamingo-themed crafts, fun activities and engaging educational chats.

Throughout the week, catch the daily animal chats, great opportunities to hear directly from their care team and discover the amazing adaptations that help animals thrive. And for an extra dose of adventure, buckle in for their virtual reality experience and be transported to the jungles and savannahs of Africa (Virtual reality experience available for an additional fee.)

Get your tickets online here.

149 Pond Street

Stoneham, MA 02180

Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art during school vacation week for hands-on art-making and gallery fun! Create a colorful geometric masterpiece with tape and paint, and become a Line Collector in our galleries with a game designed by Peter H. Reynolds!

Participation is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.

Youth 18 and under always receive FREE museum admission!

25 Harbor Shore Drive

Boston MA 02210

Hosted during April school vacation, Discovery Adventures are immersive day programs that give kids a chance to step back in time and experience life in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village. Every session offers kids the opportunity to explore an aspect of 19th-century history and daily life. All programs include an afternoon snack, hands-on crafts, and the chance to learn something new while making lasting friends and memories.

Registration Notes

• Pre-registration is required
• Registration closes at 7:00 am on the Wednesday before the start of each session
• Sessions frequently sell out, and early registration is encouraged!
• Lunch is available for an additional fee
• See add-on options, registration forms, FAQ, and information letter here

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road

Sturbridge, MA 01566

Join Sugar Plum Parties with a princess pampering makeover!

Admission includes pizza, foot Scrub, makeovers, fancy dress up, and a commemorative 4x6 photo.

$40 per child, get your tickets here.

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306 Boston Rd.

Unit K (next to Belly Buster Diner)

Billerica, MA 01862

Meet Moana and enjoy bedazzling, decorating seashells, fancy dress up, and makeovers at Sugar Plum Parties! Admission additionally includes ice cream sundaes and commemorative 4x6 photo.

$35 per child, get your tickets here!

306 Boston Rd.

Unit K (next to Belly Buster Diner)

Billerica, MA 01862

Finish off the princess party week at Sugar Plum Parties with Best Friends + Sisters Day! Just like Anna and Elsa, bring a best friend or sister to enjoy a day of makeovers! Includes hair & nails, cupcake decorating, singing, dancing & comemorative 4X6 photo.

1 ticket for 2 children is $60 total, get your ticket here!

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306 Boston Rd.

Unit K (next to Belly Buster Diner)

Billerica, MA 01862

Head to the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota for the after-school Imagineering Hour, a dedicated time for children to explore their creativity and discover the possibilities of innovation!

Held in Cecil’s Imagineering Loft, Imagineering Hour offers a range of open-ended STEAM activities facilitated by their educators. Children might encounter building challenges, cardboard engineering, simple machines, art materials, Shrinky Dinks, loose parts, LEGO challenges and many other hands-on opportunities.

This 1 hour program is designed for children ages 6 - 12 and is included with museum admission or membership. Adult supervision is required.

Tickets are $13/ea, get them online here!

224 Lamm Street

Mankato, MN 56001

The Intrepid Museum’s Astronomy Night is FREE from 5:30pm-9:00pm and features fun-filled and educational experiences for the whole family. Don’t miss special programming, including a live, onsite broadcast of our Astro Live program with space professionals, demonstrations by Museum educators, a special Artemis II-themed art gallery exhibit, and stargazing on the flight deck with observers from the Amateur Astronomers Association.

This month, discover how space is happening all around you, right in New York! From life-saving medical research to satellite technology, law, defense, and beyond, New Yorkers are shaping the future of space in ways most people never see. Featuring a dynamic panel of professional experts, learn about the unexpected industries, institutions, and individuals that connect New York to the cosmos, revealing how deeply space is woven into everyday life. With engaging stories and big-picture thinking, “Space Is New York” celebrates the state’s growing role in the space economy and invites audiences of all ages to discover how they can be part of it.

Livestreaming of the featured presentation will be available if you can't make it in person to the Intrepid Museum. View the live event on Facebook or YouTube.

Register for the event here!

Pier 86

W 46th St

New York, NY 10036

The birds are back! If you’re interested in keeping a year list or life list, or perhaps getting help with identification or useful apps, this class is for you! You’ll keep track of every bird you see and enjoy the wonderful world of birds. Binoculars provided.

Just $10, register here!

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

9750 Egret Blvd

Coon Rapids, MN, 55433

Play with color at NYC’s biggest family Holi party—get ready for spring’s messiest celebration!

Dance to Bollywood beats, enjoy puppet shows and Indian treats, and wear white for the Brooklyn Children's Museum's famous color powder party.

Presented with Ajna Dance Company and The Culture Tree.

Tickets are $15, get them here!

145 Brooklyn Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213

Honoring the spirit of Earth Day is part of the mission every day at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, where their annual Party for the Planet, powered by Xcel Energy is a two-day weekend celebration on April 25 and 26!

Bring the family for a fun weekend of activities, crafts, games, and education programs that explore animals, plants and people that depend on this big blue ball.

Daily special events include:

• 10:30 AM: Polar Bear Program
• ‍11:00 AM: Zookeeper Talk
• ‍11:30 AM: Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters
• ‍12:00 PM: Story Time (Visitor Center Lobby)
• ‍1:00 PM: Gardener Talk
• ‍1:30 PM: Gorilla Program
• ‍2:00 PM: Art in the Conservatory
• ‍2:30 PM: Sparky and Friends: Aquatic Encounters
• ‍3:00 PM: Fish Chat in Tropical Encounters

1225 Estabrook Drive

St. Paul, MN 55103

Are you ready to welcome the little ones?! Then be there for Farm Babies, a beloved springtime tradition at the Minnesota Zoo!

What to Expect at Farm Babies

Every day, you can meet babies and their hardworking moms. Saturdays and Sundays, you can also kick up your heels with live music, activities and learning from the Farmkeepers about the agriculture and animals!

Goat and Sheep Barn

• Pygmy Nigerian Dwarf, Toggenburg and Alpine goats
• Shetland, Icelandic mix, and Dorset mix sheep‍

Horse Barn and pasture

• Clydesdale horses Frank and Ritchie
• Asian wild horse Marat‍

Pig Barn

• Kunekune pigs, a heritage breed from New Zealand
  

New to the Farm in 2026! Arriving soon: Miniature donkeys and miniature Highland & White Park cattle

Weekend Activities

Enjoy special activities every Saturday and Sunday during the Farm Babies season.

• Farm Babies & Moms
• Pop-up Animal Demos
• Education Activity Station
• Games and Photo Ops
• Farm House Refreshments
• Special Presentations
• Community Partners
• Story Time

Music at the Farm at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm

‍• April 25 – 26: World Beat Duo
• May 2 – 3: Slim Pickins (Saturday) and Thyme and the Spice (Sunday)
• May 9 – 10: The Argyle Street Trio (Saturday) and Silk & Sandpaper (Sunday)
• May 16 -17: The Jorgensens

Farm Babies is open daily during regular Zoo hours and is included with admission. Get your tickets here.

13000 Zoo Boulevard

Apple Valley, MN 55124

Join the Walker Library for an easy-going session of kids’ chess!

Volunteers will be ready to teach all chess beginners how to play or facilitate play with other kids. LEGO® will also be available to build and create. Materials provided.

Just drop in with your family for this informal activity!

2880 Hennepin Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Celebrate the art, culture, and beauty of California's Indigenous foodways at The Exploratorium! (FREE! and open to the public)

The Association of Ramaytush Ohlone and Exploratorium welcome you to the fourth annual California Native Homeland Festival.

Food, culture, and knowledge are deeply connected. Across California, Native communities sustain rich food traditions that reflect relationships with land, water, seasons, and care for future generations. As climate change impacts the state, artists and culture bearers see firsthand how the landscape, and these practices, are changing.

This year, join by the San Francisco Bay to celebrate food as a living practice that connects culture, ecology, and community. Explore traditional methods of collecting and preparing food, meet renowned Native artists and culture bearers, and discover your own relationship with the earth and the food you eat.

Curated in partnership with Gregg Castro (t'rowt'raahl Salinan/rumsen and ramaytush Ohlone), cultural director for the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone, and Jennifer Bates (Northern Sierra Mewuk), cultural festival curator and basket weaver.

The Plaza

Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green Street)

San Francisco, CA 94111

Learn what plants need to grow and help take care of the Discovery Woods Garden at the Acton Discovery Museum!

In early spring, they need to get the garden ready for the new season. Come help trim back last year’s plants, weed, mulch, compost and prepare the garden beds for the growing season.

Inclement weather may result in changes to this program, or cancellation.

Included with admission.

177 Main Street (Route 27)

Acton, MA 01720

World Wish Month is celebrated each April, culminating on April 29, to honor the anniversary of the inspired the Make-A-Wish movement and frequent CMOM partner Make-A-Wish America! Events at the Museum include:

Collective Star Mural with Make-A-Wish
Wednesday, April 29 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | All ages
Make a wish upon a star and add it to our collective mural, in honor of Make-A-Wish Day!

Watercolor Wishes
Wednesday, April 29 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | All ages
Use a paintbrush to create a watercolor dream scene.

Included in museum admission, get tickets here!

The Tisch Building

212 West 83rd Street

New York, NY 10024

Join Bridges: Pan-Afrikan Arts Movement to let your inner poet soar!

Poetry has always been a vehicle for movement. Swing by Brooklyn's Children Museum during National Poetry Month as you traverse prose and fly by setting poetry to music.

This program takes place during their free Community Access Thursday hours (every Thursday, 2 pm – 5 pm)!

RSVP here.

145 Brooklyn Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213

Join the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) on the first Sunday of May (and every month) for a day of FREE family fun! Enjoy art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops designed to deepen kids and families’ connections with contemporary art. All activities are drop-in, first come first served. Space is limited. Explore the Kids + Families page to help plan your visit!

Reserve free admission tickets online in advance. When accompanied by kids 12 and under, up to 2 adults per family receive free museum admission. Use the code PLAYDATE when reserving your ticket(s). Tickets will become available mid-month the month before each Play Date. Advance tickets are strongly recommended; day-of tickets are not guaranteed.

25 Harbor Shore Drive

Boston MA 02210

Celebrate mom, grandma, and the other mother figures in your life with a traditional Afternoon Tea at Old Sturbridge Village on Mother's Day Weekend!

Ox & Yoke Café will be transformed into a simple, yet classic, atmosphere complete with linens, flowers and more. Guests can sip an assortment of teas, and taste a variety of small bites including delectable sandwiches and mini desserts.

There will be four limited seatings for each date and reservations are required. RESERVE HERE!

$60.95 per person (includes tax and gratuity) or $54.86 for members (includes tax and gratuity).

*Prices do NOT include standard daytime admission. Standard daytime admission is not required to enter this event at the Ox & Yoke Café.

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road

Sturbridge, MA 01566

The Rodman for Kids is an umbrella charity raising funds for youth-focused social-service agencies that support at-risk kids in Massachusetts! This ride is in association with the Sports Museum.

The Rodman for Kids and its affiliated charities fundraise year-round, culminating with The Ride event, a 25 and 50-mile non-competitive cycling tour, each fall. The expenses associated with The Ride for Kids are all underwritten so when you donate to The Ride for Kids, 100% of your donation will directly benefit kids in the Stand Strong program!

If you'd like to join in the ride, contact Carolyn Hall at CHall5@sportsmuseum.org or call 857-407-8931.

Foxboro, MA