Things to Do with Kids

It is time once again for the Elizabeth Stewart Writing Contest in honor of the late Miss Liz, who was a remarkable Youth Services Librarian at Palo Alto City Library.

Kids and teens grades 3-12 are invited to participate. A virtual awards ceremony for all participants will be held in May. Winners will receive a grand prize and the opportunity to read their stories at the awards ceremony!

For the prompt, more info, and to submit your story, see here!

Submission window is March 1 - April 12, 2026.

Virtual

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

This Spring Break Week, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan features special performances and hands-on experiences with some of CMOM’s fan favorites, including a Passover singalong with Joanie Leeds, a Spring focused I-Spy Easter Egg Hunt, a recycled artmaking installation with Dan Jones.

Don’t miss wearable art workshops with Ebony Bolt, performances from Spellbound Theatre, and exciting partners to be announced. Explore the performing arts, creativity, and self-expression all week long!

Included with museum admission, get your tickets here!

The Tisch Building

212 West 83rd Street

New York, NY 10024

Discover why Earth rocks through live animal encounters, hands-on STEM experiments, and eco-adventures all spring break long!

Meet insects up close, make art inspired by nature, create music from recycled materials, and build Earth-friendly inventions at the Brooklyn Children's Museum!

Get tickets here, $15/ea.

145 Brooklyn Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213

FREE!

Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds as a storyteller takes you on nature adventures through stories, songs, and crafts.

Registration is encouraged to ensure there are enough craft supplies for all attending! Register here.

Wargo Nature Center

Birch Room

7701 Main St.

Lino Lakes, MN, 55038

Head to the SF Botanical Garden to enjoy hands-on activity stations tending to the Garden’s “yes space” for kids! Bring your garden tools or grab some at the welcome station for family fun: digging, watering, picking, building, investigating, exploring, and more!

Included with garden admission, get tickets here!

(Can't make it? Catch this event every Tuesday and Thursday until May 19, 2026)

1199 9th Ave

San Francisco, CA 94122

Join the Acton Discovery Museum during this special FREE evening for visitors who are more comfortable in a mask-wearing environment!

Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in their accessible and universally designed children’s museum while exploring interactive exhibits and participating in hands-on activities. Any family or group who can benefit from a limited capacity, mask-required visit is welcome at this event; a medical diagnosis is not required.

High touch surfaces are disinfected throughout the day and all exhibits will be given extra cleaning before the evening event. All staff will be wearing masks and all visitors ages 2 and older will be required to wear a mask while inside.  A large portion of the campus is outside, and visitors have the option to remove their masks while outdoors.

Extra accommodations for the comfort of visitors, including a designated Take-A-Break Space, will be available. Parking is free. Dinner (including a gluten-free option) is provided!

Be sure to pre-register for this event here!

177 Main Street (Route 27)

Acton, MA 01720