Here are this month’s top family activities around the Bay Area
April 1
“Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm”
THROUGH JULY 6. See more than 250 personal photos by Paul McCartney, video clips and archival materials that offer a behind-the-scenes look into the rise of The Beatles. Open Tue.-Sun. 9:30am-5:15pm. $15-35.
de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco.
“Dream Garden”
The Tech Interactive’s newest exhibit blends cutting edge technology with artist expression. Created by creative studio Design I/O, it is an “AI Sandbox” gallery with playful, interactive experiences that allow visitors to discover how AI processes information, learns and adapts. Open Tue.-Fri. 10am-3pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm. $28-36.
The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose
April 4
Friday Nights at OMCA Returns
THROUGH OCTOBER. This free family-friendly community event returns to the Oakland Museum of California every Fri. with live music, interactive activities and Off the Grid food trucks. Also, check out the opening of the new exhibit “Fairyland @ 75: A Legacy of Magic” looking at the rich history of Fairyland. 5-9pm. FREE.
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland
April 5
“The Wizard of Oz”
This adaptation was written specifically for Peninsula Youth Theatre’s “Stories on Stage.” It includes a session after the show where the audience can ask questions of the cast and production staff. $17.
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts SecondStage, 500 Castro St., Mountain View
April 6
DLUX Puppets “Neverland”
This adaptation of “Peter Pan” features Wendy, Michael, John and Tinker Bell on an adventure to face Captain Hook. It includes digitally projected scenery, life-size puppets, talented actors and a nostalgic soundtrack. 3pm. $25-55.
Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore
livermorearts.org/events/dlux-puppets
April 8
Cirque du Soleil “Echo”
THROUGH MAY 11. Using acrobatics, dance and visual arts, performers tell a story of connection, intention and the bond between humans and the animal kingdom. Tickets start at $76.
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose
“Six the Musical”
THROUGH APRIL 20. The six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to reclaim their identities, turning 500 years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st century girl power. Recommended for ages 10 and up; no children under 5. There’s an American Sign Language performance on April 20 at 1pm. Tickets start at $55.
Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., San Francisco
April 13
SFMOMA Free Community Day
In celebration of “Ruth Asawa: Retrospective” the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is hosting a free community day for all ages. The event will include performances and hands-on making facilitated by artists who are inspired by Asawa. 10am-5pm. FREE.
SFMOMA, 151 Third St., San Francisco
April 19
“Naruto: The Symphonic Experience”
This live concert brings anime to life with a film montage of scenes from more than 220 Naruto episodes synchronized to a live orchestra performing Toshio Masuda’s original score. 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets start at $42.
Golden Gate Theatre, 1 Taylor St., San Francisco
Opera San Jose Presents “Zorro”
THROUGH MAY 4. Héctor Armienta’s “Zorro” is inspired by California’s own masked protector of the poor and disenfranchised. Set in the early 1800s in El Pueblo de Los Ángeles, it follows the adventures of Diego de la Vega, a Spanish nobleman who hides his identity to become a mysterious masked hero. 7:30pm April 19 and 25 and May 2; 2pm April 20 and 27 and May 4. $58-215.
California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose
Harajuku Easter Egg Hunt
Kids 12 and under can enjoy the ultimate egg hunt surrounded by their favorite Harajuku characters. You can purchase an Easter Harajuku tote filled with candy and items from Pokemon, Labubu, Sonny Angels, Cabybara, Stitch and more. 10am-4pm. The egg hunt is FREE; the tote cost $23.18.
Todos Santos Plaza, 2175 Willow Pass Road, Concord
The Salvation Army Community Egg Hunt
Enjoy an afternoon of egg hunts, games, a bounce house and free food. The egg hunt for ages 5 and under is at 10:30am, ages 6-9 11:30am, 10-13 12:30pm. FREE.
3090 Homestead Road, Santa Clara
eventbrite.com/e/community-egg-hunt-tickets-1247385155579?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
San Mateo Eggstravaganza
This spring celebration includes egg hunts, live entertainment, a costume competition, photo opportunities, food trucks and more. 9am-12:30pm. FREE.
Central Park, 50 E. Fifth Ave., San Mateo
cityofsanmateo.org/1749/Eggstravaganza
Hayward Egg Hunt & Bonnet Parade
This Hayward Area Recreation and Park District event features an egg hunt for ages 1-9 and a bonnet parade led by the Bunny. All bonnets must be homemade and the judging categories are the prettiest, most unusual and most colorful. Bonnet parade registration starts at 9am, the egg hunt starts at 10am. FREE.
Kennedy Park, 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
April 20
Easterfest
The event features a photo booth with the Easter Bunny, mini golf course, therapy bunnies, egg hunt, inflatable bouncer and slide, face painting and crafts, food trucks and more. 11:30am-1:30pm. FREE.
Creekside Community Church, 1350 Danville Blvd., Alamo
April 25
Bay Area Day Week
THROUGH MAY 4. This celebration of dance and community includes workshops, performances, open rehearsals and classes throughout the Bay Area. The festival kicks off today with a performance by One Dance at 12pm in San Francisco’s Union Square. Check the website for other events. FREE.
April 26
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
THROUGH APRIL 27. Enjoy Japanese cultural exhibits and demonstrations, live entertainment, children’s activities and play area, Japanese food, arts and crafts and more. 10am-5:30pm. FREE.
Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino
Wildcare’s Family Nature Day
Learn about local wildlife, go on a naturalist-led hike, make crafts, enjoy a scavenger hunt and more. 10am-2pm. FREE.
Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, 376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon
discoverwildcare.org/events-2/family-nature-day
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers
More than 65 musicians on fiddles, cellos, piano, drums and guitars will deliver toe-tapping tunes rooted in Scotland. 7pm. $32-35, under 12 FREE.
Angelico Concert Hall, Dominican College, 20 Olive Ave., San Rafael
April 30
“Mamma Mia!”
THROUGH MAY 11. Told through the timeless classics of ABBA, this is the story of a girl’s quest to learn who her father is on the eve of her wedding. No children under 5. Tickets start at $50.
Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., San Francisco