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.

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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

Get directions

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

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

Make your way to the Acton Discovery Museum & enjoy some green plants during the grey of winter! You'll make observations, touch, compare, and contrast a variety of indoor plants, while getting inspiration for your own version at home.

177 Main Street (Route 27)

Acton, Massachusetts 01720

Join the Staten Island Children's Museum for a thrilling journey through time where ancient reptiles meet their modern-day cousins! Join Binx the Reptile Guy and a live cast of real reptiles, like sulcata and Russian tortoises, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and pythons Ed & Eddie, for a fun, educational, and interactive experience.

Designed for young audiences and their caregivers, this show blends prehistoric wonder with hands-on animal encounters and engaging storytelling with Binx the Reptile Guy.

Included with admission. Get tickets here ($10/ea).

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1000 Richmond Terrace

Building M

Staten Island, NY 10301

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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Explore various shirt design techniques and create your own wearable masterpiece by painting or heat-pressing a custom design onto a shirt! Materials provided.

Appropriate for grades 6-12.

Brooklyn Park Library

8500 W. Broadway Ave

Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Help plant and care for the Mattapan Branch Library's garden! You will be starting their indoor seeds, for their garden or yours!

Appropriate for ages 5+.

Mattapan Library

1350 Blue Hill Ave

Mattapan MA 02126

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a virtual STEM Night highlighting women working across STEM fields.

This event, put on by the NY Hall of Science, will feature professionals sharing their career journeys, experiences, and advice, offering participants insight into diverse pathways and opportunities in STEM.

This is a FREE virtual event. Registration is required.

Virtual

FREE!

It’s time to celebrate spring! Learn about the tradition of gathering maple sap and cooking it down to make maple syrup and sugar. You’ll go through the syrup process, make maple crafts, participate in a spring scavenger hunt, and best of all, taste award-winning maple syrup. Fun for the whole family!

Wargo Nature Center

WNC Amphitheater

7701 Main St

Lino Lakes, MN, 55038

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