From dance recitals to family gatherings, May has certainly kept me busy. We’re somehow halfway through the month and there’s still plenty to do. My top 10 events are an invitation to take a break from the chaos and just enjoy the weekend, whether it’s taking part in a creative Lego building challenge or watching bears relax at a local wildlife park. Up for more? Plan a quick waterfront getaway to meet a few Vikings.

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor