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So, unless you want to end up carrying a tired, unhappy five-year old who simply can’t take it anymore, be sure to choose terrain and distances that are suited to your kids’ age and physical abilities. Let them touch and explore plants and rocks along the way and use each experience as a chance to talk about nature, including teaching them about what’s safe to touch and what’s not. Just be sure to stop and rest, making sure everyone has plenty of energy for the hike back. You may already have a list of favorite family hiking spots, but if you need some ideas or want to discover a new kid-friendly trail, be sure to check out our list of Best Hiking Trails

Age: 14+ The Autism Society of Central Virginia provides multiple opportunities for teens to get involved with ongoing activities and special events. Click here to learn more about each position; or to register as a volunteer, call (804) 257-0192 or email info@ascv.org. Age: 16+ or 12-15 years with an adult Volunteer opportunities include dog walking, kennel care, office help, administrative, special projects, and more. Age: 16+ FeedMore provides valuable community-service opportunities for youth and family volunteers with the chance to build skills and directly participate in the fight against hunger. Age: 5-18; plus family opportunities With a wide array of volunteer opportunities available for nearly every age

Be sure to check out our Easter Events Guide to find the best events for your family. And if you’re looking for the perfect place to treat your family to brunch on Easter Sunday, our Easter Sunday Brunch Guide will have just what you’re looking for. Of course, there’s plenty of events to choose from whether you’re looking for family Easter fun or not. Check out some of our favorite family-friendly Richmond events highlighted below, then be sure to check out our full calendar here.

As it turns out, it was music that would play the largest role in Ethan’s life, as well as that of his family, as they made their way through the ever-challenging world of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatment. It was through a School of Rock program in Fairfield, Connecticut, that Ethan found his happy place – and subsequently, it’s where he discovered that when he played his music, he brought joy to the people around him. His performances include singing his hit cover of “Piano Man” at the Autism Speaks to Wall Street: 6th Annual Celebrity Chef Gala” and singing the National Anthem at Red Bull Arena prior to a New York Red Bulls soccer game, as well as performances on the “Today Show” and the “Early Show. But perhaps most notably, in November 2017, he played four songs at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, DC at the first Autism Awareness Gala Fundraiser, a gala put on in partnership with Autism Speaks.