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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: When they were handing out high school yearbook awards, some of my classmates unofficially, though cheerfully, voted me Least Likely to Become a Professional Cheerleader. I couldn’t really disagree: After all, I was a nerd before being a nerd came into fashion, much more comfortable in a library than at a pep rally. So much for teenage
predictions! Yesterday, my daughter Ella turned 25, which means KidsOutAndAbout turns 25, too. When Ella was imminent, and her sister Madison was one-and-a-half, I was realizing just how many incredible experiences for kids and families were all around us in Rochester, NY. Back then, before web calendars were a thing, finding out about stuff happening meant you had to know where to look. So during maternity leave from my old technology consulting firm, I
decided to build a place to make invisible opportunities visible, to celebrate the people who create them, and to build audiences for these great things. We’ve grown to a dedicated team of 20 people doing work that matters, serving 52 regions with 15 million readers per year and 750,000 weekly newsletter subscribers. So yes, I’m a professional cheerleader, and I love it. I love this. I love that my job is to help build an audience for the remarkable experiences
people are bringing to life. I love that our mission is to shine a light on the concerts, camps, classes, festivals, trails, museums, libraries, theaters, and local treasures large and small that become family stories and memories. Far from slowing down, we’re heading into hyper-drive for our Silver Anniversary, so stay tuned! Thank you for being part of the journey, and for giving us so much to cheer about.
—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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Join us for Mountain Story Time at the Big Bear Discovery Center. A family-friendly program with stories and hot chocolate, perfect for all ages.
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This is where the magic started 63 years ago, right here at the original Renaissance Pleasure Faire and the site of LA's largest costume party! For seven glorious weekends, visitors embark on a rollicking romp through Elizabethan England, complete with a spectacular cast of engaging, memorable characters who lead you on an adventure through a beautiful 20-acre site with open-air stages just 15 minutes east of Pasadena at the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, Irwindale. Hundreds of costumed performers await you as you enter the gates into the Faire’s magical village replete with pubs, shops, demonstrations, games, and fantastic food for vegans, vegetarians, and foodies alike. Play along and join us as your alter ego be it King, Queen, pirate, sorcerer, or anything you want to be for the day. Or don’t come in costume at all. It’s your day. Enjoy it your way.
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Admission to the museum is FREE every first full weekend of the month!
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Captain Carl and his amazing sea creatures return to Riverside on May 3rd!
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Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 – 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of building with colorful bricks. No experience needed, just a love of building! (All Ages)
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Create fun, sometimes messy, art with your little one and guide their imagination by making a project together, or let them steal the show with their own personal artistic style!
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Sprout and Bloom Playschool (formerly known as Wee People Playschool) provides a safe, nurturing environment for children ages 2½ to 5 years who are fully potty-trained and current on immunizations.
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Join us in the community room for children's stories, songs, a to-go craft, and playtime for little ones! Children of all ages are welcome, but this Storytime & Playtime is geared toward children ages 0-5. Adult supervision required.
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Beloved Earth Community calls the Riverside community to protest the climate crisis and care for the Earth through educational programs, greening the church, changing our lifestyles, and courageous political action. For meeting information, contact David King, [email protected] and Claudia Canasta, [email protected]. |
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- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Los Angeles - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, See link for times
- Mountain Story Time - City of Big Bear Lake California - City of Big Bear Lake California, 39707 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA, USA, Friday, May 1, 2026 and Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:30 - 2:30pm PST
- Little Artists - Newton T. Bass Apple Valley Branch Library - Newton T. Bass Apple Valley Branch Library, Apple Valley Newton T. Bass Branch Library, 14901 Dale Evans Pkwy, Apple Valley, CA 92307, United States, Friday, May 1, 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
- Tours - Heritage House of Riverside, Riverside Heritage House, Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA, USA, Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, Check Website for Time
- Little Seedlings Story Time - Sherman Library and Gardens - Sherman Library and Gardens, Sherman Library & Gardens, East Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar, CA, USA, Friday, May 1, 2026, 10 am - 10:30 am
- Community Days at the
Coachella Valley History Museum - Coachella Valley History Museum, 82616 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201, United States, Saturday, May 2, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, See Website
- May Day in the Park, Red Hill Community Park, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11am to 3pm
- Free First Sunday at RAM - Riverside Art Museum, 17072 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92504, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 12 pm - 5 pm
- Captain Carl
and His Amazing Sea Creatures!, Riverside Main Library, Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA, USA, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 12-4 p.m.
- First Sunday Family Friendly Bird Walks at the California Botanic Garden - California Botanic Garden, 1500 N College
Ave, Claremont, CA 91711, United States, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 8 am - 10 am
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Inland Empire 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 Inland Empire! 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 Inland Empire? 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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