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Your 5 MacKID Event Picks This Week For Family Fun

From partying with baby animals to baking pet treats, we have all the fun right here!

By Macaroni KID May 17, 2023

Looking for family fun this week? We've got five great events happening  May 17-24 you won't want to miss with your kids! These FREE virtual events hit all the kids' favorites: Baby animals, superheroes, baking, and more!

1. Party Like a Flock Star at Zoo Baby Party

Celebrate National Head Start Association's birthday with some of the National Zoo's babies that are celebrating their birthdays too at a fun online free event called "Party Like a Flock Star."

2. Design Your Own Superhero

Join Penn Museum educators to learn the stories of several larger-than-life heroic figures who battled foes in the ancient world. Then design your own superheroes!


Speaking of superheroes...

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3. Celebrate National Pet Month & Cook Homemade Dog Biscuits

May is National Pet Month, so join in the fun to make some tasty treats for your favorite pup at this free virtual event! Be sure to register early for the recipe and ingredient list!

4. Adventures With Weird & Wacky Wildlife

Join National Geographic Explorer and conservationist Lucy Houlistion to hear all about her adventures with weird animals and learn how to find unusual wildlife in your own backyard!

5. Catch the Weather with the Science History Institute

The Science History Institute will dive into Thomas Jefferson's weather logs and introduce kids to the courageous pilots and meteorologists who brave the worst weather conditions to gather critical data. Buckle up and get ready for a weather adventure at this free virtual event!