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Things to Do with Kids in the Bay Area This Weekend

Things to do with kids in the Bay Area, weekend exclusives for Friday, 04/13/2018 – Sunday, 4/15/2018.

As always, CuriOdyssey events can be found on our calendar here. Every weekend we have 2 bonus animal presentations, we hope you’ll join in the fun. Plan your visit here.

Friday: Toddler Ramble: Spring Fever! (Hayward, CA)

When: Friday, April 13, 2018. 10:30 a.m. -11:15 a.m.

Where: Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center | 4901 Breakwater Avenue, Hayward, CA

Cost: $6

More Info: Click here for more info

  • Many animals get a spring in their step this time of year as they pair up and look to make families. Come join us as we explore the cool world of fish, mammals, and birds, definitely birds!

Saturday: Family Art Day: All Things Spring (San Francisco, CA)

When: Saturday, April 14, 2018. 12 noon- 4 p.m.

Where: NUMU | New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU), 106 E. Main Street, San Francisco, CA

Cost: Admission + $15 materials fee

More Info: Click here for more info

  • Spring Family Art Day is in full bloom at NUMU! Join us this year as we celebrate spring with seed bombs, succulent planters, garden decor and other fun art projects. Family Art Day offers the entire family the opportunity to explore art through crafts, easy hands-on stations, and live demos.

Saturday: Children’s Free April Nature Hunt (Palo Alto, CA)

When: Saturday, April 14, 2018. 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Where: Gamble Garden | 431 Waverley Street, Palo Alto, CA

Cost: Free, registration required

More Info: Click here for more info

  • The nature hunt is ideal for kids 0-9 years old and their grown-ups; all ages are welcome. Many creatures visit Gamble Garden for food, nesting or resting. Get your “nature eyes” working as you explore, look for birds and pollinators, overturn rocks and logs, and discover the many different ways the garden provides habitat for animals, both big and small. Bring binoculars and a magnifier if you have them. If it’s raining, bring your rain boots.
  • Gamble Garden ask visitors to register for this FREE event so that they can assure there are enough staff and resources.

Sunday: Get Wild for Earth Day (Los Altos Hills, CA)

When: Sunday, April 15, 2018. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Westwind Community Barn | 27210 Altamont Rd., Los Altos Hills, Ca

Cost: Free

More Info: Click here for more event info

  • Spend the afternoon with some a wildcat education presentation by Leopard’s Etc. Presentations featuring a cheetah, ocelot and black leopard at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. In addition to exhibits by Los Altos Hills Committees, Bookmobile, Santa Clara County Fire and rig, local environmental organizations and school groups, electric cars will be on display. Los Altos Hills gear, wine glasses, produce and much more will be on sale. (Please do not bring dogs to this wildcat event.)

 Explore all our upcoming events here.

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