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

For many at Old Sturbridge Village, the first whiff of spring isn't the aroma of spring flowers - it's the smell of wood smoke and maple syrup, a sure sign that the sap is rising and spring is on the way. During Maple Days (on select dates in March), the Village’s working sugar camp demonstrates maple sugaring as it was done in early 19th-century New England!

You'll see the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to "sugaring off," and learn why maple sugar was more commonly used than maple syrup in early New England. Costumed historians will also cook period foods made with maple products and the tinner and cooper will make maple-related items.

And don't forget to take home some maple treats for yourself from the gift shop! Get tickets here ($27/adults, $12/youth 4 - 17).

March dates:

• March 1
• March 4
• March 5
• March 6
• March 7
• March 8
• March 11
• March 12
• March 13
• March 14
• March 15

1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd

Sturbridge, MA 01566

Visit the Exploratorium in March and look for profiles throughout the museum that honor historic and contemporary women in math and math education, each one paired with a specific exhibit!

Among others, learn about programmer Ada Lovelace, the first person to realize the full potential of one of the earliest computers, the analytical engine; mathematician and scientist Katherine Johnson who calculated critical orbit trajectories for dozens of space exploration missions; mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman and first Iranian to be honored with the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics; computer scientist Grace Hopper who, among other things, coined the term “debugging”; and UC Davis professor Mariel Vázquez who studies the shape of DNA.

See the full guide here.

Get tickets here ($40/adults, $30/students).

Pier 15
(Embarcadero at Green Street)
San Francisco, CA 94111

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Good Pickin' Farms is hosting Homesteading Workshops this spring, ranging from keeping chickens to planning your garden!

March dates/topics include:

• Wooly Workshop (processing wool to create yarn/felting+): March 8
• Garden Planning (beginner garden planning and seed starting): March 22
• Goat Care Basics: March 29

Workshops are 2 hours long.

$15/individual, $35/family. Register here!

5 Gould Rd

Westford, MA 01886

In honor of Women’s History Month, join CMOM to celebrate the creativity, courage, and imagination of women who help the world grow.

Schedule includes:

Music and Marks Performance: eGALitarian Brass
Saturday, March 14 | 11:00 am – 11:25 am & 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | All ages‍

eGALitarian Brass is a chamber ensemble comprised of New York City’s best women and non-binary brass players. eGALitarian Brass will perform an engaging family friendly concert featuring familiar tunes and stories with dragons, heroes, and more! Draw along with what you hear in this joyful performance.

Courage Crowns
Tuesday – Sunday, March 10 – 15 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up

Decorate a crown with empowering words, textures, and symbols that represent bravery, confidence, and leadership inspired by the powerful women in our lives.

My Iconic Self-portrait
Tuesday – Friday, March 10 – 13 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Saturday & Sunday, March 14 – 15 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger

Explore different paper shapes and place them together to make a portrait of your face. Use drawing tools and collage materials to add special details to your paper portrait.

Workshop: Bandana Design with Meg Roberts of Echo Design Group*
Sunday, March 15 | 10:30 am – 11:15 am, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm, 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm, 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm, 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 4 and up

Join Senior Design Director Meg Roberts of Echo Design Group for an interactive bandana design workshop. Take inspiration from Echo’s scarf collection, including the Echo100 charity project featuring collaborations with iconic creators from around the world. Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake to cherish, and wear as your new signature accessory!

*Sign-up required upon Museum entry!

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Get tickets here ($17/ea).

Children's Museum of Manhattan

The Tisch Building

212 West 83rd Street

New York, NY 10024

Join the Boston Children's Museum to create your own design on fabric, as the family screen prints in this one hour workshop.

Time slots both days include:

• 10:30 - 11:30 am
• 1:00 - 2:00 pm
• 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Appropriate for ages 6+. Upon entering the museum, sign-up for the workshop in front of the STEAM Lab on the 2nd floor! Tickets are $24/ea. Get tickets online here.

308 Congress St

Boston, MA 02210

Map & Directions

Touch, try, and play string and percussion instruments alongside NYC’s top classical musicians!

Compose your own music, dance with ballet professionals, watch live performances, and join group sing-alongs at the Brooklyn Children's Museum.

Presented with WQXR and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.

Get tickets here ($15/ea).

145 Brooklyn Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11213

In this fun, interactive, and FREE 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 (and their caregivers) will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. This is the top voted music class for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Boston!

Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help your little ones learn and interact through sound, sight, and touch. Children use real instruments such as drums, shakers, and tambourines, giving them a hands-on experience and fostering a love for music.

Registration is required, register here!

South Boston Library

646 East Broadway

South Boston MA 02127

Free library event!

Create art that engages your senses! In this intergenerational sensory art workshop with teaching artist Brenda Echeverry, participants make collages using fabrics in varied textures, colors, and patterns. Snacks and all materials are provided.

Egleston Square

2044 Columbus Ave

Roxbury MA 02119

Join Old Sturbridge Village as they celebrate cultural heritage through music, dance, storytelling, and poetry during Celtic Celebration!

Visitors will learn about Scottish and Irish heritage, and the ways it shaped 19th century New England. During this event, guests will have the opportunity to hear fiddle tunes, bagpipes, and music by Celtic musicians. Returning this year, musicians Cate Mahoney and Shelley Otis will be performing on the harp. As you explore the historic Village, discover a variety of demonstrations and unique activities to participate in; play a game of Rounders, an Irish game similar to baseball, or see a character presentation about an immigrant’s experience in early 19th century Ireland and America.

New this year, the Village is welcoming a team of guest Highland Cattle for visitors to meet and learn about this iconic cattle breed!

Get tickets here ($27/adults, $12/youth 4 - 17).

1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd

Sturbridge, MA 01566

Create a colorful and curious little pom pom pal using yarn and a pom pom maker tool! Add personality with googly eyes and other glue-able embellishments. Choose whether your crafty creature will become an ornament or keychain. Materials provided.

Appropriate for grades 2-7. Free! Registration required, register here.

Rogers Library

21300 John Milless Dr.

Rogers, MN 55374

Preschoolers will spend Wednesday mornings (March - May) adventuring and learning out on Wargo’s wooded peninsula exploring different nature topics and seasonal changes along the way.

In addition to guided activities, each week will include a free-explore time where participants will be encouraged to follow their senses and create their own adventure with new friends.

Cost is $120 for the entire program. Register here.

Wargo Nature Center

WNC Birch Room

7701 Main St

Lino Lakes, MN, 55038

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