Plus, our favorite mini theme park is opening and more weekend fun.
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MAY
12–14
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New space-themed playground is a blast
Steer your lunar rover over to this one-of-a-kind playground to let the kids play astronaut for the day.
To the moon and back â–º
Beloved mini theme park is opening for the season
Starting Saturday, head to our favorite mini amusement park to ride the rides, visit with animals and fly across the pond on a zip line.
Saddle up â–º
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Get your weekend on
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Buzz over to a free pollinator fest, investigate pond life and visit a seldom-open nature preserve. On Sunday, perhaps send your partner and the kids to the playground of the week. 😜
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6 things to do with the family
1.Â
Make it a Mother’s Day to remember at one of these splendidÂ
events for the whole family
.
(THROUGH SUN.)
2.
Visit a
cool watershed education center
 to pet a turtle, learn about wildlife and take home a free potted native plant.Â
(SAT.)
3.
Feel the
Spirit of Africa
 at this free celebration featuring traditional African music, fashion, dance and food.Â
(SAT.)
4.
Climb aboard an adorableÂ
mini train for a free ride
 in a scenic locale.
(SAT.–SUN.)
5.Â
Spend your weekend
surrounded by breathtaking peonies
 at a festival filled with family fun and performances.Â
(SAT.–SUN.)
6.
Show up for a
one-of-a-kind baby shower
 celebrating baby harbor seal season at this cute free event on the pier.
(SUN.)
FULL CALENDAR â–º
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