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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
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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
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Creator Camp is heading back to Austin for an incredible Summer 2026! As seen on Shark Tank, we bring world-class digital arts education to the ATX creative community. Our weekly camps cover everything from professional filmmaking and YouTube strategy to game design and music production. We provide a space where kids can collaborate, innovate, and master the technology they use every day. With industry-standard equipment and a high-energy atmosphere, it’s the ultimate summer destination for aspiring creators. Join us in Austin this summer and help your child transform from a viewer into a visionary!
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Join us for a hopping good time at Doc's Drive in Theatre with the Easter Bunny & Egg Drop - fun for the whole family! Welcome to Easter Bunny & Egg Drop at Doc's Drive in Theatre ! Join us on April 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM or 12pm for a fun-filled day at Doc's Drive In Theatre . Get ready for an egg-citing event with the Easter Bunny and a spectacular egg drop,along with other egg-citing events! Don't miss out on the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and enjoy a day of family-friendly entertainment. It's going to be a hopping good time! Mark your calendars for April 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM or12pm and get ready to make unforgettable memories at Doc's Drive In Theatre. See you there!
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We’re celebrating spring with wildflowers, an egg hunt, and the Easter Bunny! Kids ages 0-9 (divided by age group) are invited to hunt for Easter eggs filled with gold coins redeemable for prizes. We will also have Texas wildflower seeds to scatter! RSVP for a guaranteed spot. Limited spots will be available for walk-ups or overflow day of. Stick around for Polaroid photos with the Easter Bunny, and a craft activity to paint frames for your photo. Later, we'll have live music with Andrea Daniela y su Sabor.
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Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking. What do raccoons eat? How do bobcat teeth look? Are there venomous snakes in the park? Learn the answers to all these questions and more at our Skins and Skulls discovery table at the Gazebo on Summit Trail.
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Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the team that brought you Dear Edwina, comes Junie B. Jones, The Musical – a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical developed by TheatreworksUSA. Awaken a young person’s desire to read with the sassy little diva, Junie B. Jones, and her adventures in first grade. It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting.
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Celebrate spring with this free, family-friendly event hosted by the City of Killeen Parks & Recreation Department. Families can enjoy a mass Easter egg hunt for ages 0-14, including an adaptive egg hunt option, along with photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, food trucks, vendors, and interactive activities.
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ColdTowne's Youth Program, Excused Absence Comedy, invites you to Story Starts, our weekly Improv show for kids and families. Interactive, high-energy, and hilarious, each show is a brand new story inspired by our audience!
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Get ready for a fun day of egg-citing challenges and egg-cellent teamwork at our Helicopter Easter Egg Drop event! Celebrate Easter weekend with us at Calvary Baptist Join us on Saturday, April 4th from 9:30 AM–12:00 PM for an unforgettable morning of family fun. Kids will be thrilled by our exciting helicopter egg drop, and everyone can enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks. We’ll also have a special area just for younger kids, so every child can join in the fun at their own level. Best of all, this event is completely free for the whole family—so invite your friends and neighbors, and come celebrate with us! And don’t forget—we’d love for you to join us again the following day for our Easter Sunday services as we celebrate our risen Savior!
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Join the 20th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Huston-Tillotson University on Saturday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome to participate in our campus-wide egg hunt at 900 Chicon Street, featuring thousands of hidden eggs. The Easter egg hunt features a $500 scholarship prize egg, prize eggs for school supplies and gift certificates, eggs with candy and coins, and filled baskets. The event begins in the Mary E. Branch Gymnasium for a brief meaning of Easter story, followed immediately by age-grouped egg hunts the event is free and open to the public. In case of rain, the hunt will be held on Monday, April 6th at 4 p.m.
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The Neill-Cochran House Museum opens its doors to feature a free day of activities including: Easter egg dyeing, live music, scavenger hunts & lawn games! This event will take place outdoors on our spacious lawn. The Museum and grounds will be open to tour for free all day.
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Join Figment Creative Labs for our Parents Night Out events every first Friday of the month! Enjoy your night out from 6:00 - 9:00 PM as your children explore their creativity alongside children their age and our Figment Furry (and scaly) Friends.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MCKENNA! This week come create a party hat to help us get "party ready ". Mark your calendars and come join us in McKenna Children's Museum's 20 yr birthday celebration!
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Drop off your kids for three hours of nonstop fun! Activities include games, rides, songs, dances, relays, obstacle courses, and more.
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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!
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- Free Photo with the Easter Bunny at Bass Pro Shops - 200 Bass Pro Drive, Round Rock, TX, Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 5, 2026, varies
- Hop to It! It's Bunny Photo Time! - Lakeline Mall - 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park, TX, Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 5, 2026, varies
- HT's 20th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt - 900 Chicon Street, Austin, TX 78702, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10 am
- Easter Egg-Stravaganza - Gregg-Clarke Park, West Center Street, Kyle, TX, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10 am - 1 pm
- City of Taylor Easter Egg Hunt - Memorial Field, Davis Street, Taylor, TX, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm
- Texas VegFest 2026 - 2101 Jesse E.
Segovia Street, Austin, TX, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 11 am - 6 pm
- Earth Month Zero-Waste Fest - Twin Oaks Branch, Austin Public Library, 1800 S 5th Street, Austin, TX 78704, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2-4 pm
- Community Egg Drop - Calvary Baptist Church, West Klein Road, New Braunfels, TX, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9:30 am - 12 pm
- Easter Egg Hunt, Easter
Bunny Photos, Wildflower Planting, & more! - Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point Drive, Austin, TX 78744, Sunday, April 5, 2026, 11 am
- Easter at the Farm - 100 Legacy Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, Sunday, April 5, 2026, 12-3 pm
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Austin 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!
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Enjoy the weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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