Macaroni KID Riverbank, Oakdale, Escalon & Merced CA

10/05/2025

🍂 Fall fun awaits! Pumpkin patches, apple picking, and a free printable fall bucket list for you —what’s on your list?
https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/66d73bd6860d870a23a032fa/family-fall-bucket-list-pumpkin-patches-apple-picking-and-more

Pumpkin patches, apple picking, corn mazes, bonfires, and colorful piles of leaves — fall is full of magical moments that bring families together. Look…

10/04/2025

Grab some popcorn and your crew- we’ve got 31 days of family movies to get into the spirit of Halloween.
https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/5f7b39dad17e7d57e218bde4/31-halloween-family-movies-for-kids-tweens-and-teens

Get into the spirit of Halloween with a family movie night! We have family Halloween movie ideas for preschoolers through teens!🎃Halloween movies for pres…

10/04/2025

Are you an organization or local business that has a free family event that you would like on a local community calendar that's sent out weekly? Yeah ya do!
It's EASY - find your local publisher here https://buff.ly/24Xm3ba - select change town - pick your state and city closest to you and fill out the form. Easy Peasy!

Macaroni KID provides local activity guides & news for parents & families. Find your family fun things to do. Find out about events & activities, calendars, articles, giveaways, and resource guides for your area. Find out about summer camps, great parks, and more in National

10/02/2025

Here are 10 other holidays, events, and observances your family can celebrate or learn more about in October.
https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/66e8801d76b6d32c7b9ea904/october-fun-and-traditions-10-holidays-and-events-you-wont-want-to-miss

From fall football to trick-or-treat ... October brings all sorts of annual celebrations and traditions! We love this month because it's a time of transi…

09/30/2025

With minimal prep and cooking time, this traditional Nicaraguan family recipe of chopped steak and fresh veggies is a fiesta for your taste buds!
https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/63208151181ad942faf1dfc9/nicaraguan-salpic%C3%B3n-chopped-steak-veggies-combine-for-delicious-dish

Nicaraguan salpicón is simply minced meat mixed with onion, bell pepper, and lime. With just four ingredients, it's incredibly simple ... but also…

09/29/2025

Watch science come to life with a DIY lava lamp! An easy, fun experiment that your kids can create with items you mostly likely have at home.
https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/64b82fa9cf4139725df6da22/diy-lava-lamp-an-oil-and-water-experiment-kids-can-do-at-home

It's time for some at-home science! Making your own lava lamp is a super fun experiment that combines science, art, and a touch of magic. My daughter love…

09/28/2025

Pumpkin season is upon us and we’ve got the yummiest pumpkin smoothie recipe here for you!
https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/66cca6d0ebd0c573f0bff733/fall-into-yum-with-this-pumpkin-smoothie

Starting work before sunrise has always been a norm in my house. That means coffee is a must. But breakfast? Not so much. My stomach is not ready to digest t…

09/27/2025

Ready for some sweet quality time? 🍬Turn your candy stash into a science lab with these 5 fun experiments.
https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/654b8c626de1f01b56f43e04/sweet-science-5-fun-experiments-kids-can-do-with-candy

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Add a dash of sweetness and science to your family fun time with these five candy experiments. From creat…

09/27/2025

Check out this delicious cookie recipe- Sweet, chewy, and packed with autumn goodness. 🍏🍪 https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/6329a07199a6e51af23b70c6/caramel-apple-cookies-are-yummy-fall-goodness

Fall reminds me of apples and one of the best ways to enjoy an apple is with caramel! After a trip to the orchard, my boys and I did a little experimenting an…

09/26/2025

October is right around the corner... scary, right? 🎃 Celebrate the start of spooky season with our SPOOKY SERIES, starting next Friday, 10/3, with HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2. Tickets are available now!

🎟️:https://www.galaxytheatres.com/movies