April is one of our favorite months. The weather is changing, flowers are blooming and you can literally smell spring in the air on some days.
Here are 7 ways to make the most of April in Fremont, Newark, and Union City with your family.
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1. Get your hands dirty
It's lawn and garden month! Visit Regan Nursery to find what you need to get that garden growing this summer! Here are 10 benefits of gardening with kids.
2. Fool those kids
Keep it simple by adding googly eyes to the milk carton or check out these 7 silly April Fools' Day pranks. But always watch your back!
3. Eat a grilled cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day is April 12. We can make them at home of course, but my kids LOVE the ooey-gooey goodness of grilled cheese sandwiches at Dino's Grill in Newark. I think this might be a good excuse to take them out to dinner! If you'd rather, grill up these delicious twists on the classic grilled cheese sandwich at home.
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4. Find the matzo!
Passover begins April 15.
5. Find the eggs!
Easter is April 17. We love loading up for the holiday at Sweets for Belle (cookies and cookie kits) and Nile's Pie. Place your orders soon!
6. Celebrate the Earth
April 22 is Earth Day. Mark the occasion by taking part in one of the events happening around town - check the event calendar here.
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7. Look up to the sky
Did you know April is one of the best months of the year to look up to the skies and watch meteor showers? Watch the Lyrid meteor showers late evening until moonrise April 15-29. The peak is expected around April 22. If you have kids fascinated by the stars, make sure to visit the Lawrence Hall of Science to encourage that interest!
