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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 from Deb" section of our site. |
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Get ready for an unforgettable Summer Camp 2026 at Action Day School! From June 1st through August 7th, campers entering TK through 8th grade can enjoy full days of fun from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Each week is packed with creativity, movement, and hands-on excitement designed to spark imagination and build confidence. From arts and crafts to brain-boosting challenges, sports, outdoor play, and special themed activities, every day brings new opportunities for friendship and adventure. At Action Day School, summer is more than just a break—it’s a season filled with joyful memories, discovery, and nonstop fun made just for kids!
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Adventure awaits at The Tech Interactive's brand-new Summer 2026 camp! Campers entering Grades 3-6 will master the FUNdamentals of engineering design through hands-on daily challenges that spark creativity and problem-solving skills. But the excitement doesn't stop there: campers will enjoy unique experiences, including breathtaking IMAX films in the IMAX Dome Theater, inspiring conversations with real subject-matter experts, and exclusive after-hours access to explore interactive exhibits when the museum is theirs entirely. This isn't just another museum visit; it's where curious minds discover their potential, build confidence, and create memories that last a lifetime. Spots are limited for this premiere season. Make this the summer they never forget. Register now before enrollment closes!
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Swing into the weekend with science, animals, music, food trucks, and fun! On the first Friday of every month, from 5 PM until 8 PM, parents and kids celebrate together at CuriOdyssey.
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Join us for a fun-filled day of farm activities. Want to enhance your experience? Add on camping for an additional fee and sleep under the stars! Slide Ranch's Family Farm Day is an exciting 3.5-hour program, 9:30am-1:00pm, featuring goat milking. Other activities may include visiting our chickens and ducks, harvesting herbs and veggies in our garden, hiking spectacular coastal trails, tidepooling, and more. Discover Slide Ranch's feathered, furry, and wooly friends with your whole family.
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The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg Hunt and participate in Easter activities in Town.
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Come see the Easter Bunny fly! Rain or shine! Join the Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 am – 12 pm. The Bunny arrives by personal helicopter at 11 am. Get an Easter Egg straight from the Bunny and enjoy face painting, a bounce house and slide, and a model train display.
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This behind-the-scenes tour will take you through a facility designed to accommodate all current and future animals at Oakland Zoo, from small birds to large tigers and grizzly bears. It features radiology and surgical suites, a small laboratory, a pharmacy, wide transportation docks, and LEED Gold certification.
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Join us for our annual Bunny Weekend, an egg-ceptional two days of festive Fairyland fun for everyone! We’re springing into sunlit play and celebrating the season of new beginnings.
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Join us at The Foster Museum for a 30-minute exploration led by Anna! Our young guests will have a 10-minute warm-up with our arts and crafts activity or imaginative play before we gather to discuss museum rules. Next, we'll get our "wiggles" out with some movement and song before embarking on an adventure through the museum galleries. Along the way, we'll find a cozy spot to sit and enjoy a specially selected short story about nature and our environment. After storytime, all are welcome to participate in a scavenger hunt and spend some time at our art tables for a wonderful respite in our "oasis in a hectic world."
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Bay FC is a San Francisco Bay Area-based professional women’s soccer team competing in the NWSL since 2024, playing home matches at PayPal Park in San Jose.
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On Sundays, a 3.8-mile segment of Cañada Road along Crystal Springs Regional Trail is closed between the Filoli entrance and Highway 92 allowing for non-motorized activities including jogging, bicycling, hiking, roller-skating, and walking (Strollers are welcome, but no ball/frisbee activity allowed). Cañada Road between Edgewood Road to the Filoli entrance will remain open to vehicles. Restrooms are available at nearby Edgewood Park & Preserve, approximately 1.2 miles away, as well at the Pulgas Water Temple. Bring your own water to the event. Parking for Bicycle Sunday is located on Edgewood & Canada roads and north at Highway 92. (See map below.) Do not use the parking lot and restroom services at Filoli Historic House and Gardens. An event permit is needed for large, organized groups of bicyclists, skateboarders, roller bladers or walkers. For more information please call the parks reservation desk at (650) 363-4021 or the Supervising Ranger at (650) 851-1210.
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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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- First Friday - San Jose Museum of Art - San Jose Museum of Art, 110 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Saturday, April 4, 6–9pm PST
- BFC Easter Spring Celebration: Egg Hunt, Build-A-Basket & Family Fun Day - BFC, Bellarmino Place, Race Street, San Jose, CA, Sunday, April 5, 1:00PM
- Easterfest - Brave Church - Brave Church, 20801 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583, Monday, April 6, 9am - 12pm PDT
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Bay Area - Shoott, See link for times
- Free International Call for Art 6x6 - Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo), 137 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604, Sunday, April 5, 12pm- 5pm Wednesday through Sunday, and 12pm-9pm on Fridays
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the San Jose 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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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the San Jose 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.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the San Jose area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues, unlock secrets,
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the San Jose area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's Best Places to Take Kids in San Jose survey winners: What are the best places to take kids in the Bay Area? Each summer, thousands of parents vote in the KidsOutAndAbout survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids. Who won the top spot? Click through to
find out!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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