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The Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a once-in-many-generations event for much of the U.S. and Canada. Each region has its own fun activities planned to help families make the most of this amazing experience to create memories for a lifetime, way beyond the few minutes of totality. Here is what the greater Indianapolis area is planning.

The Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a once-in-many-generations event for much of the U.S. and Canada. Each region has its own fun activities planned to help families make the most of this amazing experience to create memories for a lifetime, way beyond the few minutes of totality. Here is what the greater Buffalo, NY area is planning.

The Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a once-in-many-generations event for much of the U.S. and Canada. Each region has its own fun activities planned to help families make the most of this amazing experience to create memories for a lifetime, way beyond the few minutes of totality. Here is what the greater San Antonio, TX area is planning.

The Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a once-in-many-generations event for much of the U.S. and Canada. Each region has its own fun activities planned to help families make the most of this amazing experience to create memories for a lifetime, way beyond the few minutes of totality. Here is what the greater Austin, TX area is planning.

The Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a once-in-many-generations event for much of the U.S. and Canada. Each region has its own fun activities planned to help families make the most of this amazing experience to create memories for a lifetime, way beyond the few minutes of totality. Here is what the greater Mid-Cities, TX area is planning.

The Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a once-in-many-generations event for much of the U.S. and Canada. Each region has its own fun activities planned to help families make the most of this amazing experience to create memories for a lifetime, way beyond the few minutes of totality. Here is what the greater Ft. Worth, TX area is planning.

The Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a once-in-many-generations event for much of the U.S. and Canada. Each region has its own fun activities planned to help families make the most of this amazing experience to create memories for a lifetime, way beyond the few minutes of totality. Here is what the greater Dallas, TX area is planning.

KidsOutAndAbout's list of local events celebrating Black History Month.

The Great North American Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a once-in-many-generations event for much of the U.S. and Canada. Each region has its own fun activities planned to help families make the most of this amazing experience to create memories for a lifetime, way beyond the few minutes of totality. Here is what the greater Rochester, NY area is planning.

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What will the Great North American Solar Eclipse, taking place on April 8, 2024, look like from my city? Eclipse2024.org has created a series of animations that show the moon's path over the sun as seen from different ground locations. As you'll see, 99% is NOT totality! Find out what the eclipse will look like from the ground in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Orange County CA, San Diego, Boise, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Albuquerque, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Euless, Grand Prairie, Houston, Louisville, Little Rock, Vincennes IN, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis / St. Paul, Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Albany, the Hudson Valley, Westchester County, Boston, Providence, Hartford, Fairfield County, Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, Charlotte NC, Atlanta, New Orleans, Birmingham, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami.

Thanksgiving presents an excellent opportunity to spread the word about the eclipse AND avoid those awkward topics you always dread during family gatherings! 

Based on the 1993 movie, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the story of a family going through a divorce and the dad's desperate attempt to keep close to his kids by impersonating a Scottish nanny. Like me, you might be skeptical, with questions like, "What's Mrs. Doubtfire without Robin Williams?" or "How can that show be a musical?" I'm pleased to report that it makes a fantastic musical thanks to Rob McClure in the title role, a talented cast, and imaginative staging.

Capital Repertory Theatre opens its 2023/24 season with “What the Constitution Means to Me,” Heidi Schreck’s personal and timely exploration of how the U.S.Constitution shaped her life and the women around her. Schreck pulls from her experiences as a 15-year-old touring American Legions to debate the US Constitution for college scholarships, as well as from her family's history as she examines whom the US Constitution protects.

"What the Constitution Means to Me" was nominated for two Tony Awards and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for drama, but beyond that, critics are raving about this play.  The New York Times called it the “best and most important new play of the season,” The Washington Post declares "It is an act of patriotism to see it," and the critic from The New Yorker says "It should play in every city in America." 

This production is recommended for ages 14 and up.

 

KidsOutAndAbout.com is North America's online resource for parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to know what's happening locally for kids, teens, and families. This page has a welcome from KidsOutAndAbout.com's founder and publisher Debra Ross, with information about how to get started using the site to spread the word about your local events and resources.

Things to do this weekend for kids, teens, and families in the DC Metro area!

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KidsOutAndAbout.com has the Ann Arbor/Detroit area's comprehensive list of tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and other dance organizations. Choose the academy that is best for you by browsing through our lists!

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Homeschool groups, homeschool resources, and organizations that offer homeschool programs and activities

Things to do next weekend for kids, teens, and families in the Brooklyn area!

Things to do this weekend for kids, teens, and families in the Brooklyn area!

Free things to do next weekend for kids, teens, and families in the Brooklyn area!

Physical activities don't just help your kids grow healthy bodies: sports, martial arts, and yoga can teach kids discipline, perseverence, leadership and leadership skills while helping them connect with others and reduce stress. We've got so many choices of local opportunities to help your kids find an activity they'll love.

Things to do next weekend for kids, teens, and families in the Queens area!

Things to do this weekend for kids, teens, and families in the Queens area!

Free things to do next weekend for kids, teens, and families in the Queens area!

Free things to do this weekend for kids, teens, and families in the Austin area!

2023's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Detroit Metro Area, as voted by thousands of parents! Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in special categories like Top Arts Educator, Top Sports Educator, and Top STEM Educator! Check out your fellow readers' favorites, and enjoy exploring the best of the region!

2022's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Detroit Metro Area, as voted by thousands of parents! Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in special categories like Top Arts Educator, Top Sports Educator, and Top STEM Educator! Check out your fellow readers' favorites, and enjoy exploring the best of the region!

This is the list of nominees in KidsOutAndAbout.com's annual survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids for the Ann Arbor / Detroit Metro Area

QR Codes that point to KidsOutAndAbout.com's surveys for 2023. We're so pleased you're part of the KidsOutAndAbout survey of the best things to do in your area! Those who win a spot on the Top 20, or are category winners, will be in front of over 100,000 readers in the next year. The survey ends June 19, 2023, so NOW is the time to encourage your fans and friends to vote for you! This survey resource page is designed to make that easy.

QR Codes that point to KidsOutAndAbout.com's surveys for 2023. We're so pleased you're part of the KidsOutAndAbout survey of the best things to do in your area! Those who win a spot on the Top 20, or are category winners, will be in front of over 100,000 readers in the next year. The survey ends June 19, 2023, so NOW is the time to encourage your fans and friends to vote for you! This survey resource page is designed to make that easy.

Local Organizations that are LGBTQ+ supportive to kids, teens, and families. There are likely many more organizations in our area that provide experiences and resources that cater to LGBTQ+ youth and families but just have not yet indicated as such on their listing, so if you know of any that should be in this list, please email us and we'll be sure to check the right checkbox for them!

Summer Travel Abroad and At-Home: Language Immersion, Ecotourism, Service Trips, Outdoor Adventures, and more! Trips for kids, teens, and families who want to broaden their horizons.

Nature Camps in the Ann Arbor / Metro Detroit area