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

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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Fall in love with math in a laughter-filled series led by master storyteller Steve Sherman!

Join MoMath and Steve for Loving Math, a weekly series of wild and wacky sessions designed to help kindergartners through third graders become passionate about mathematics.

Students of all skill levels are welcome, even if they think math class is totally boring. After all, nothing is boring when Steve Sherman is at large.

*This series is recurring every Tuesday.

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

Join Brooklyn Children's Museum for a storytelling session that celebrates the uniqueness of all kids and families. Drag Artists for Expression NYC programs celebrate gender diversity and all forms of difference to build empathy and give kids the confidence to express themselves however they feel comfortable.

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

RSVP here.

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145 Brooklyn Ave

Brooklyn NY 11213

Regular Easter Egg hunts last a matter of minutes, but at Waterdrinker farms, Golden Egg Hunt and Scavenger Hunt is happening all day long! ​Get ready for an egg-citing adventure unlike any other at the farm in Manorville! Join for a day filled with fun, surprises, and golden opportunities.

Every hour, a gigantic golden egg will be hidden somewhere on the farm, waiting to be discovered. Will you be the lucky one to find it and claim the grand prize? Don't worry, there will be plenty of candy and prizes for everyone to enjoy! Everyone is a winner at the farm!​​​ Other events will include:

• ‍Photo Ops with the Easter Bunny: Capture magical moments with the one and only Easter Bunny! Bring your cameras and strike a pose with amidst the festive atmosphere. Don't miss this chance!​‍
• Easter Plant Sale: Celebrate the beauty of the season with their spectacular Easter Plant Sale, featuring thousands of exquisite spring flowers and foliage to brighten up your home and garden!‍
• Music Stage & Tulip Town: Groove to the rhythm of Easter Music as you explore the enchanting farm. Take a sneak peek into Tulip Town, a magical village where kids can experience the world as giants. Let their imaginations run wild as they discover the wonders of this pint-sized paradise.‍
• Other fun for the whole family: Embark on a day of endless entertainment with activities for all ages! Bounce to new heights on the Jumbo Jump Pads, test your skills at Mini Golf, and get up close and personal with beloved barnyard animals. Meet Hops the Dutch Bunny, and frolic with chickens, goats, pigs, peacocks and emus!​​​

Tickets are $20/ea (kids 2 & under free!), get them at the door!

April 4th, from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and April 5th, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Waterdrinker Manorville

663 Wading River Rd

Manorville NY 11949

Celebrate Easter at Good Pickin' Farm with a day full of events!

• Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration (10 am - 2 pm): Enjoy an easter egg hunt, animal snuggles, crafts, hayrides, pony rides, and more! $10/person, +$5/egg hunt add-on
• A Tale of Peter Rabbit Easter Play & Garden Tea Party (2 pm - 3 pm): A charming outdoor reading performance of Peter Rabbit, and afterwards decorate cookies & have a garden party! $15/child, $10/adult.

Interested in attending both events? Get bundled tickets for $25/child and $15/adult! Explore tickets here!

5 Gould Rd

Westford, MA 01886

Join The Exploratorium for a celebration of seeing small through a variety of tools, from simple hand lenses to powerful microscopes. Uncover textures, patterns, and ecosystems that are normally invisible to the naked eye. Meet drifting plankton, explore immune cells, identify parasites, and dive into hands-on activities that invite you to think small, and see even smaller.

Included in museum admission, get tickets online here!

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

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Schedule of events include:

• Easter Sunrise Service (7:00 AM)

Greet Easter morning on the summit of Wachusett Mountain with a special service just after sunrise by Pastor Mike Abendroth.

Lift to the summit opens at 6:30 AM. You must be capable of skiing or hiking back down from the summit. No chair lift rides from the summit to the base lodge will be offered. Fee to ride the lift is $10, proceeds to benefit charity (Valid season passes ride free, donations appreciated).

Last chair to the summit loads at 6:45am, please arrive in a timely manner to assist us in seeing the sunrise!

• Easter Breakfast (8:00 – 9:00 AM)

Gather with your friends and family for a warm Easter breakfast. Purchase a combo $20 Sunrise Session Lift & Breakfast Ticket for savings!

• Easter Egg Hunts (9:00 AM for Children Ages 2-6, 9:30 AM for Children Ages 7-12)

Held next to the Polar Kids Training Garden.

Please note, they ask that you arrive on time for scheduled egg hunts. These tend to be fast-paced events you don’t want to miss!

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area

499 Mountain Rd

Princeton MA 01541

Make confidence a daily practice! Join the Boston Children's Museum in decorating a frame with things you like about yourself. Take it home and hang it on a mirror to remind you how awesome you are every day!

This is part of the This Generation program series, which builds self-esteem, fosters empathy, and encourages upstander skills. Children and their caregivers will feel empowered to practice these skills outside the Museum walls and make the world a little kinder wherever they go!

Appropriate for ages 3+.

Included with museum admission, get tickets here ($24/person).

308 Congress St.

Boston, MA 02210

Third Floor

Map & Directions

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

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