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A cherished wooden castle playground in Folsom is getting a complete rebuild, and the entire community is invited to help construct it. Just like when it first opened 30 years ago, volunteers of all ages will bring the new and improved Castle Park to life.
A house painter turned his backyard experiment into the world's largest ball of paint, welcoming 3,500 visitors last year to add their own layer. Each guest leaves with a free world record certificate and their name on the wall.
A dramatic one-point victory capped off a fundraising quiz night that brought 13 teams together for Knox Academy's PTA in Haddington, Scotland. The event raised £436 while families competed fiercely through rounds of trivia at the local rugby club.
The Junior League of Jackson brought 1,000 second-graders to climb fire trucks, bulldozers, and emergency vehicles for free. Every dollar raised from the weekend event funds 30 community projects across metro Jackson.
A beloved beginner ski resort in Victoria just launched an all-abilities winter sports program with state funding. Mt Baw Baw has introduced a quarter of Victorian skiers to snow, and now it's opening the slopes to people with disabilities.
A Wisconsin town is calling on neighbors to help create Easter magic for local kids. The Jackson Parks & Recreation Department needs just five more volunteers to pull off their community egg hunt.
Dublin, Ohio is inviting anyone in green to help create the world's largest human shamrock right after their St. Patrick's Day parade. The free event needs 1,200 people to make history happen.
For two decades, Ithaca's Darwin Days has brought thousands together to celebrate scientific discovery through hands-on exhibits, family activities, and community learning. This year's 20th anniversary drew residents of all ages to explore evolution through a special mollusk exhibition and interactive fossil labs.
A Wisconsin discovery center just turned a one-day baby animal event into a six-day celebration where families can cuddle goats, lambs, and calves while learning from real veterinarians. Spring Baby Fever now offers hands-on farming education throughout an entire week.
The Kemmerer Library transformed into an indoor miniature golf course for a weekend fundraiser that brought neighbors together while raising money for community programs. Golf holes tucked between bookshelves created an unforgettable experience for families and friends.
Starting May 23, visitors at the St. Louis Science Center can stand beside a life-sized blue whale skeleton and hear its haunting calls in surround sound. The exhibit tells the story of how scientists turned a 2014 tragedy into groundbreaking research.
A free celebration in Butler County invites everyone to experience Black history through art, soul food, and family activities this Saturday. The NAACP is opening doors wide to build understanding and silence division.
February's full moon rises tonight, offering stargazers their last chance to see one of the highest, brightest moons of the year. The Snow Moon brings a spectacular sky show visible to everyone, from seasoned astronomers to curious kids.
A worldwide event invites families to spend just 15 minutes watching birds in their backyards and help scientists track species health. Last year, participants in nearly every country spotted over 8,000 different bird species.
A new survey reveals one in three preschoolers struggle with basic book handling, prompting UK schools to launch creative programs helping families build better reading habits together. Teachers are seeing early wins as parents rediscover the joy of storytime.