Written by Kara Murphy | Macaroni KID Erie, Pennsylvania
March 21, 2024
Get through this week with a basket full of fun! From egg hunts and water park adventures to DIY projects and the excitement of summer camp, we've got a lineup of exciting activities this week. Check out our 5 picks:
1. look for easter eggs
Saturday's calendar features 11 fun Easter egg events at local parks and churches. Most are completely free. See the complete list here.
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2. Splash for Easter at Splash Lagoon
Give the kids an early Easter present of a full day at Splash Lagoon. The water park's Egg Stravaganza event includes fun events such as the annual duck hunt and duck race, virtual reality contest, hula hoop contest, temporary tattoo artist, coloring contest, and more.
Are the kids on spring break this week?
Splash Lagoon is bringing some fun to your staycation spring break this week with additional entertainment including jugglers, face painters, balloon artists and more. Click here for details.
3. Build a DIY pinhole projector to view the solar eclipse
This simple yet ingenious device allows you to view a solar eclipse without risking eye damage, demonstrating how a little DIY can bring the wonders of the universe to your backyard . Plus, it's a fun DIY project using materials you already have at home. Check detailed instructions here.
Check out our large list of free and low-cost Erie solar eclipse events for kids.
Four. plan summer camp
Have you already made plans for your kids this summer? Now is the time! Read the Macaroni KID Summer Camp Guide and choose your summer adventure with your kids today!
Five. Watch your back! It's April Fool's Day!
It's time to get ready for the most playful day of the year, planning pranks to delight your kids on April Fool's Day. But watch your back! Those kids also love to pull mom and dad along! Need some inspiration? Here are 10 pranks to prank your kids on April Fool's Day.