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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 our part 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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Unleash your imagination this Spring Break at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia! Build, create, and play in ten themed play zones packed with millions of LEGO bricks, travel through an interactive LEGO world on Imagination Express ride, and meet your favorite LEGO characters! Take part in a creative workshop class with a Master Model Builder, then experience supercharged special effects and action-packed adventure in the 4D theater. Then explore MINILAND, created from over a million LEGO bricks featuring iconic Philadelphia landmarks. Conveniently located inside the Plymouth Meeting Mall. The Ultimate Indoor LEGO® Playground Awaits! Book your tickets now!
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Have you ever wondered how plastic became a problem? Are there viable solutions to reducing plastic waste? Stop by the Science History Institute’s April First Friday event to learn the answers to these vital questions.
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Spring Break just got sweeter with carnival games, skating, and classic treats for the whole family! Step right up and roll into a fun-filled Spring Break carnival on wheels!
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Celebrate Easter weekend at the Zoo with a relaxed Easter Egg Hunt! The Easter Egg Hunts will take place on Friday, April 3, Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5 from 11 AM–2 PM at the South End of the Zoo across from the Train. Children ages 2–12 are welcome to bring a basket and find as many eggs as they can to turn them in for candy, courtesy of Cadbury! Those that find a golden egg will receive a special prize. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult while participating. The Easter Egg Hunt is supported by Cadbury.
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Join us on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. Support local artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs at the Artist and Artisans Market. Pick up one-of-a-kind finds at this one-stop shopping experience.
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Easter is almost here! The annual LuLu Shriners Breakfast with the Bunny, Carnival and Easter Egg Hunt, will take place on April 4 from 9:00 am to noon. Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, waffles, cereal, juice, coffee, tea and milk
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Join us for our annual Easter Brunch! Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy a delicious breakfast, participate in our Easter Egg Hunt, and meet one of our beloved education animals.
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Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family. Explore nature near and far with tools like magnifying glasses and binoculars while using your senses to experience the Gardens through a new lens. Recommended for adults and children.
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Hop aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia for an unforgettable Easter celebration on Sunday, April 5, 2026!
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Step into the world of Mossy Bottom Farm and join Shaun the Sheep™️ and his flock of friends for a baa-rilliant adventure! Shaun the Sheep™️: Flock This Way! is a hands-on exhibit that encourages playful problem-solving and resilience through fun, quirky activities inspired by Aardman’s award-winning animations. This exhibit runs from Feb. 7 to May 10.
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When Eric Carle was a boy, his father took him on walks in nature, peeled back the bark of a tree to show him the tiny creatures who lived underneath. “I think in my books, I honor my father by writing about small living things,” Eric Carle said. Animals and insects were a central theme in Eric Carle’s long career as a Picture Writer, a title given to him by a young reader. “To me pictures need writing and writing needs pictures. A child once called me a picture writer, and that’s a good way to describe me,” Carle wrote.
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Spring in our Gardens isn’t rendered. It’s real. And it’s our kind of AI: Always Incredible. Every bud, bloom, and birdsong is nature-generated, crafted by sunshine and soil … not software. Color pops, leaves unfurl, and the whole landscape awakens with fresh, authentic, undeniable energy. Early spring bulbs bring the season to life, followed by flowering trees bursting into bloom. Fragrance drifts on the breeze. Radiant tulips stretch towards the sky.
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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 spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Philadelphia area - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 04/03/2026 to 04/05/2026 - See link for times
- First Friday: Our Plastic Planet - Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 04/03/2026 - 5 to 7 pm
- First Friday at
Cherry Street Pier - 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 04/03/2026 - 4 pm
- PEEPS® in the Village - Peddler’s Village - Peddler's Pub, Peddlers Village, Lahaska, PA, 03/31/2026 to 04/04/2026 - Time vary, see
website.
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Philadelphia 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…
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Philadelphia? 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.
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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