KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter |
|
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters. After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of seeking what
winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree. Of course, in certain parts of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg
hunts. Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt, complete with a printable PDF of rhyming clues. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party lays out the
strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context. Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.
—Debra Ross, publisher of
KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
|
|
|
KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes
from Deb" section of our site. |
|
|
|
Give your child a summer of circus magic! At Akrosphere Circus Summer Camps, kids ages 6-14 will flip, fly, and soar as they master incredible circus skills like aerial silks, trapeze, aerial hoop, and more—no experience needed! With expert coaching, a 1:5 coach-to-student ratio, and a Grand Finale Showcase every week, your child will build confidence, strength, and lifelong memories in the most thrilling way possible. Busy schedule? We’ve got you covered with Pre- & After-Care for parents on the go! Spots fill fast—sign up now and pay nothing until June 1st: https://akrosphere.com/circus-camp/
|
|
|
|
Give your child or teen a confident, healthy smile with expert care from Artemis Smiles Orthodontics! Specializing in personalized orthodontic treatment for kids and teens, their experienced team creates customized plans designed to fit every stage of growth. From traditional braces to clear aligner options like Invisalign®, Artemis Smiles combines advanced technology with a warm, welcoming approach that helps patients feel comfortable and confident. Flexible scheduling, affordable payment options, and a supportive team make the process easy for busy families. Whether your child needs early intervention or teen treatment, Artemis Smiles is dedicated to guiding them toward a lifetime of beautiful, healthy smiles.
|
|
|
|
Let the 2026 celebration begin! For two decades, the Marietta Square Art Walk has transformed First Fridays into a signature celebration of art and community. Join us as the Square buzzes with creativity and celebration featuring local artists, unique shopping, inviting galleries, and delicious dining.
|
|
|
|
Panda fest is an outdoor Asian food festival with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs. Panda fest is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia. We will decorate the festival with a lot of Panda decorations. And we will have Panda inflatables, Panda Dough Figurine, Panda Painting DIY, Panda Face Painting, Panda themed food. Tickets required for ages 6 and up.
|
|
|
|
You’ve been begging for a well-deserved date night, and Mister John is ready to take the kiddos off your hands! Okay, parents, we hear you! You’ve been begging for a well-deserved date night, and Mister John is ready to take the kiddos off your hands! Drop off your (4+ year old) children at the studio for Mister John’s Date Night Drop-Off and enjoy a glorious four hours to yourselves to do, well, whatever you want!
|
|
|
|
Join us in Central Park for an evening of outdoor fun as we welcome the spring season. Bring the whole family for activities, photos, and celebration under the open sky. Meet the Easter Bunny for photo opportunities, let the kids enjoy festive face painting, and soak in the vibrant energy of springtime at The Avenue.
|
|
|
|
Join us for a FREE Community Easter Eggstravaganza in Lawrenceville, GA at The Fountain Church on Old Fountain Rd! Families can enjoy Easter egg hunts, bounce houses, inflatables, games, and free food. This fun family Easter event is open to the whole community and perfect for families in Lawrenceville, Dacula, Buford, Hamilton Mill, and across Gwinnett County looking for free Easter activities for kids.
|
|
|
|
Hop on over to Rossie Brundage Park for an Egg-stra Special Egg Hunt just for kids with special needs! The hunt is super quick, so make sure you arrive a few minutes early to catch all the action. Registration is required to help us ensure we can accommodate all your needs—once registered, just show up and enjoy the fun! Best of all, it's totally free and designed to be safe and inclusive for everyone. We’ve got special scooping nets for kids in wheelchairs and other accessories for additional assistance.
|
|
|
|
Journey down the rabbit hole for a delightful musical adventure. All the neighborly forest animals have gathered in the rabbit’s den (under Mr. McGregor’s Garden) to throw a surprise party for Peter. And the biggest surprise of all – for the first time ever, they've invited you to join them! But the animals soon realize Mr. McGregor has terrible plans for the land around Peter's burrow. Peter must face his fears and, together with his friends, gather a community to help save his home. Featuring beloved characters from the classic Beatrix Potter tales and a variety of original songs, this new tale encourages us to acknowledge our fears and work together to overcome challenges. INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE is presented by special arrangement with Frederick Warne & Co Limited.
|
|
|
|
Bank of America cardholders get free admission to Tellus Science Museum during the first full weekend of each month as part of Museums on Us. Museums on Us is a Bank of America cardholder benefit program, offering Bank of America cardholders free admission to more than 120 of the finest museums and cultural institutions in the United States.
|
|
|
|
Easter at The Fringe Mini Golf --Sun April 5th ( 12-4pm) at Aurora Cineplex in Roswell! First 50 Kids win a Prize! Free Photo Ops with the Easter Bunny! Free Cookie and Craft Decorating ! Easter Mini Golf Scavenger Hunt ( $ 7-$ 15). www,a51fun.com
|
|
|
|
Celebrate Easter Brunch in Piedmont Park with skyline views, a chef-attended buffet, and a family Easter egg hunt. Easter Brunch Returns to Park Tavern in Midtown Atlanta Join us for Easter Brunch at Park Tavern, located in scenic Piedmont Park in the heart of Atlanta. Overlooking the Midtown skyline, this annual celebration features a chef-attended buffet, carving stations, Easter Bunny photos, and a children’s Easter egg hunt — making it one of the most popular Easter brunch events in Atlanta. Whether you're gathering with family and friends or celebrating with little ones, Park Tavern offers a festive, welcoming atmosphere in our covered, climate-controlled garden tent.
|
|
|
|
Explore hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths. Check out a variety of ways to grow bulbs, including container gardens and floating islands. Watch for updates on peak bloom times at atlantabg.org The Garden’s 50th anniversary deserves a special celebration, so what better time to double the size of Atlanta Blooms!, the Garden’s annual spring bulb extravaganza, with nearly 140,000 tulips and daffodils?
|
|
|
|
The Museum opens early for families with children on the autism spectrum and children with sensory processing challenges. We offer a sensory-modified experience on select Sunday mornings. This experience includes a sensory-modified setting, limited admission and sound adjustments. Sensory Packs are available upon request at the Welcome Center and contain headphones, sunglasses, and a selection of sensory toys. Simply check one out with a team member upon arrival.
|
|
|
|
The Sandy Springs Artsapalooza will be held on (Easter weekend) This festival is a two-day outdoor festival bringing art to the streets of the city. Easter Egg hunt on Sunday at 2:00 PM. The event will include a children’s play area, local musicians, interactive art stations, plus up to 125 arts and crafts participants in every discipline. The festival location is in the heart of Sandy Springs, near interstate access and all things Atlanta.
|
|
|
|
|
|
iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
|
|
|
- Spring Festival & Bunny Photos at The Avenue - City Circle, Peachtree City, GA, Friday, April 3, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
- Panda Fest Atlanta - 1380 Atlantic Dr, Atlanta, GA 30363, Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 5, 2026, Friday: 4 pm to 10 pm, Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday: 10 am to 8pm
- Free Community Easter Eggstravaganza | Lawrenceville GA | The Fountain Church - Old Fountain Rd, Lawrenceville, GA, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
- Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration at Southern Post - 1055
Alpharetta Street, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 1 - 3 pm
- Morningside Farmers Market - 1393 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 8:00 am to 11:30 am
- Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Arts Festival - 6100 Lake Forrest Dr NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, Saturday, April 4 - Sunday, April 5, 2026, Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
|
|
|
|
Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Atlanta area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
|
|
|
|
|
|
The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Atlanta area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more. Our
guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
|
|
|
|
|
Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Atlanta area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a
spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
|
|
|
Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
|
|
