Passover, the holiday of freedom, begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 1. Seders themselves are often kid-friendly, but Bay Area Jewish groups are offering a number of activities before, during and even after the holiday that are designed to delight, involve and educate children.
Saturday | March 21
Passover Tot Shabbat — Families with children up to age 4 are invited to celebrate Shabbat and Passover and create a seder plate to take home. At Temple Israel of Alameda, 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free.
Sunday | March 22
Passover Puppet Show — Holiday performance for kids with crafts and snacks. Presented in partnership with Yavneh Day School, PJ Library, Prizmah and Harold Grinspoon Foundation. At Yavneh Day School, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free.
Passover Mitzvah Makers — Assemble gift bags with Passover essentials and treats for individuals, families and seniors across the Bay Area. At JFCS San Mateo, 2001 Winward Way Suite 200. 1-2:30 p.m. $18-$36 suggested donation to JFCS foodbank.
¡Cantamos! Passover — Spanish and Jewish music and dancing with Verónica Freidkes from Olamim, with snacks and Passover gift bags. Presented by Jewish Baby Network and JCC East Bay. Registration required, limited to 15 families. At JCC, 1414 Walnut St., Berkeley. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free.
Sunday Fun Day — Families with young children are invited to enjoy arts and crafts, dancing, puppets, Passover songs and a take-home gift bag. At JCC San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 3:30-5 p.m. Free.
Sunday | March 29
Passover Family Festival — Urban Adamah and PJ Library present an outdoor, hands-on celebration with activities, crafts and treats. At 1151 Sixth St., Berkeley. 4-5:30 p.m. $9-$36, sliding scale.
“Silly Singing Seder” — Jewish Baby Network and Congregation Etz Chayim invite families with children 5 and under to celebrate Passover with songs, crafts and inspiration for kid-friendly seders. At 4161 Alma St., Palo Alto. 10:15 a.m. Free.
Friday | April 3
Tot Shabbat: Passover — Music, crafts, snacks for families with children up to age 5. At Congregation Beth Am, 26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos Hills. Free, registration required. Free.
Saturday | April 4
Tawonga Family Passover — Outdoor celebration for families with kids ages 4-10 (siblings welcome) with activities. Location in Berkeley provided with registration. 3:15-5:30 p.m. $36-$108.
Sunday | April 5
Family Passover Seder — Chochmat HaLev invites families to celebrate with separate experiences for ages 12 and under and for 12 and up followed by catered dinner. At 2215 Prince St., Berkeley. 2-5 p.m. $36-$90.
Saturday | April 18
Passover Fun Night — Kids’ celebration with hands-on creative activity, dinner and movie. At Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd., Foster City. 5-9 p.m. $45-85.