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- Mar 30: Bunnies & Bonnets Parade
Venue: Downtown Campbell, along E. Campbell Ave from railroad tracks to Third St.
When: Mar 30
Time: 12 noon (parade starts)
Cost: Free
Parade features marching bands, classic cars, and of course, Bunnies and Bonnets. - Mar 30 & 31: Easter / Egg Hunt events
Venue_1: Central Park, Santa Clara
When: Mar 30
Time: 9 AM onwards (Egg Hunts start at 10:00 AM)
Cost: FREE
On your mark… get set… go, to the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Central Park. Now in its
39th year, the hunt is scheduled rain or shine, and will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Division include ages 2 and under, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and special needs. Parking is limited; you are encouraged to arrive early and take part in the pre-hunt activities that will start at 9 a.m. For a nominal fee, families will have the opportunity to participate in face painting by the Roberta Jones Junior Theatre and concession booth with tasty morning snacks for sale. Don’t forget your Easter basket to place your candy in! Call (408) 615-3140 for more information.
Venue_2: Children's Discovery Museum (Discovery Meadow - Guadalue River Park), Santa Clara
When: Mar 30
Time: 10 AM
Cost: FREE
Venue_3: EGG_HUNT: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Los Altos
When: Mar 30
Time: 1 PM - 3 PM
Cost: Free
Games, Crafts, Music and More as we celebrate Easter with a fun party. There will be an Easter Egg hunt at the end to finish off the day. Ages Pre K-5th grade
Venue_4: EGG_HUNT: Campbell United Methodist Church, Campbell
When: Mar 31
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free
Venue_5: EGG_HUNT: EGGAPALOOZA: GateWay Bible Church, Scotts Valley
When: Mar 30
Time: 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
GIANT EGG HUNT WITH OVER 10,000 EGGS! A day the entire family will enjoy! Food available for purchase. EGGAPALOOZA features: Age Specific “Hunting” Areas, Huge Inflatables, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides & Miniature Ponies by Sunny Slope Farms, Prizes, Cupcake Walk, Face Painting, Food, Scotts Valley Police Department, Scotts Valley Fire Department, & Photo with the Easter Bunny!
- 02: LEGO Monthly Mini Model Build: Lego LAMB
Venue: Participating LEGO locations (Valley Fair for sure)
When: Apr 02
Time: 5 PM onwards
Cost: Free
http://stores.lego.com/en-us/Santaclara/events.aspx
Every FIRST TUEsday of every month, kids between 6 - 12 yrs. age, can build and take home a Lego mini-model (announced monthly) - while supplies last (so be there early).
This month, kids make a Lego LAMB. - 06: Home Depot Kids Clinic: Bird Feeder
Venue: Participating Home Depot locations
When: Apr 06
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Cost: Free
http://www.homeimproverclub.com/kidsworkshops.aspx?month=mar&site=microsite-_-homeimproverclub-_-kids/mar
First Saturday of Every Month - free for kids - in April, kids get to make a Bird Feeder. - 06: HOLI Celebrations SPLASHOMANIA - Rain Dance Holi
Venue: Baylands Park, Baylands Grove, Sunnyvale
Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
Cost: Check web-site: www.splashomania.com
Kids (2-8) = $10 / Adults = $18
Spalsh O Mania Features
• Rain Dance Zone: Play Holi in the rain
• Dry Zone: Play dry Holi only with colors
• Performances by gSquad Dance Troupe in the RAIN!!!
• Dance away to the latest bollywood tracks
• Safe and secure for all ages
• Ample parking space
• Clean restrooms
• First Aid Areas
• Food Stalls
• Ample rest and picnic areas - 06 & 07: HOLI Celebrations @Stanford
Venue: Sandhill fields, Stanford University
Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
Cost: Kids belo 5 are FREE
1 Day Tix
$16 ($14 student with valid ID - $12 Stanford Student)
http://www.ashanet.org/stanford/events/holi2013/
MUST attend event if you like to have fun.
Though an indian festival, but enjoyed alike by non-Indians, asians, caucacians, etc.
Spray water, lots of water, on your friends; smear colored powder on your friends faces; enjoy non-stop music and latest hit songs (I think mainly from Bollywood) and dancing and bhangra.
There's also a kids corner especially for kids.
Food available (separate price not included in tickets) - 13: Lowe's Build & Grow Clinic: Croods Planter
Venue: Participating Lowe's locations
When: Apr 13
Time: 10 AM - 11 AM
Cost: Free
http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/default.asp
HURRY, register for this - register early enough to save yourself a spot.
On this date, kids make a "Planter" with "Crrods" theme. - 20: Kiwanis/Lions Fish Derby
Venue: Santa Clara Civic Center Plaza reflection pool
When: Apr 20
Time: 6 AM - 11 AM <<< Yes 6 AM....quiter time = MORE FISH!!!!!
Cost: Free
On Saturday, children ages 3-11 can try their luck at fishing at the annual Fish Derby. This free event will be held at the Santa Clara Civic Center Plaza, near El Camino Real and Lincoln Avenue. The reflection pool will be transformed into a fishing pond filled with active, healthy trout for the children to catch. Rods and bait will be provided. The Santa Clara Kiwanis Club, Santa Clara Elks Club, Santa Clara Lions Club, Mission City Community Fund, and Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department sponsor this event, with support from a variety of local community
groups. Call the Parks & Recreation office at (408) 615-2260 for more information - 27 - 28: Cherry Blossom Festival
Venue: Memorial Park, Anton Way, Cupertino
When: Apr 27 & 28
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Cost: Free. Might have to pay for Parking: Parking is available at nearby De Anza College. Purchase a one-day parking permit for $3.00 from machines in the lot.
http://www.cupertinotoyokawa.org/index.php/cherry-blossom-festival
The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is a celebration of Japanese culture, with traditional exhibitions (including Bonsai, Japanese dolls, ikebana, Suiseki, origami, shodo, Japanese swords, and sumi-e), entertainment (including Taiko groups, Japanese dancers, various martial arts) and food.The festival offers a wide selection of Japanese food and beverages, entertainment, demonstrations, cultural exhibits, art, crafts and clothing for sale. A special children’s section will feature activities, hands-on arts & crafts, and a petting zoo. Outdoor displays near the Quinlan center will include a “Kidz Zone” with games, a petting zoo, koi fish, and Akita and Shiba Inu dogs will be shown on the lawn behind the food court.
