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MacKID Picks: 5 Events For Kids This Week

All your family fun April 19-26!

By Macaroni KID April 19, 2023

Are you ready for some at-home fun and educational activities this week? From building batteries to protecting predators and even experimenting with the science of food, we've got you covered. Bring your kids to these five entertaining and educational events this week!

Here are all the details on our five picks April 19-26:

1.  Join TikTok's Favorite Chem Teacher For An Earth Day Energy Lab 

Celebrate Earth Day by learning different ways to create and store energy with TikTok famous science teacher Phil Cook! Through high-energy demonstrations, students will examine various methods of energy creation and build a working battery of their own. April 20

2. Celebrate Mother Earth

It's Earth Day! This is a great day to assess how your family impacts the environment and think about small changes you can make to help our environment. Here are 7 ways your family can change the world. April 22


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3. Learn Why A Wildlife Ecologist Protects Predators

Do we really need to protect lions? Join National Geographic Explorer and wildlife ecologist Arjun Dheer and learn why and how he protects the planet's big predators — hyenas, lions, leopards, and more. April 24

4. Meet The World's Youngest Mariachi

Children are invited to join Mateo Lopez, the world's youngest Mariachi, as he shares his passion for Mariachi and performs one of his favorite songs. Then grab your child's favorite art supplies and create alongside Mateo while your child learns more about this iconic part of Mexican culture. April 25

5. Experiment With The Science of Food

Ever wonder what makes cakes so fluffy? The Science History Institute will help you find the answer with this experimental science class during which kids will enjoy a “balloon race” experiment while testing different mixtures of yeast and sugar. It might just be the greatest class since sliced bread. April 26