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Grab & Go Kids Planner
Celebrate books, build race cars and get tangled up in a classic fairy tale this week.
For you, dear Patchers with tiny Patchers, we’ve assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities, places and events. Each week, we feature 5 family-focused ideas to help you plan your week. We know how busy life with kids can be, so we're happy to do the legwork for you and find things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
We also include links to help you learn more about the places and events listed. Click around to get more information like pertinent phone numbers and addresses. It is our goal to make the planner as reliable as possible, but keep in mind, some events change at the last minute.
This week brings a chance to build racecars, play arcade games and celebrate books.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
When/Where: Friday and Saturday at The University of Redlands, 1200 E Colton Ave, Redlands
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Why Go: This festival brings out the best and brightest authors and illustrators for children. Participants get the chance to speak with authors and illustrators, as well as take part in small group presentations led by educators, librarians and children's literature scholars. See our event listing for contact information and registration details.
Pricing: $25-$150
When/Where: 11 a.m. Saturdays at Barnes and Noble, 27460 Lugonia Ave., Redlands
Why Go: Kids will love hearing stories read by expert storytellers in the children’s section. This is a fun week to celebrate books since Dr. Seuss’ birthday was Wednesday.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at any Home Depot
Why Go: Kids can learn safe building skills as they put together and paint a wooden Joey Logano racecar. Not only do they get to keep the car, but they also get a child-sized Home Depot apron and an achievement pin.
Pricing: Free. Call ahead to make sure your Home Depot store is participating for certain.
Where/When: Show runs through March 6; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays at the Heartland Players Theater, 33994 Ave E, Yucaipa, CA
Why Go: This is the last weekend your family can see Rapunzel before it leaves the theater. Actors with real heart act out the funny tale. Enjoy neat costumes, goofy humor and affordable prices.
Pricing: $10 general, $8 students and seniors, $30 family ticket for up to 4 people
• JOHNNY’S, A FAMILY-FRIENDLY SPORTS BAR
When/Where: Johnny's Tacos and Sports, 1756 E. Lugonia Ave. Ste 108 Redlands
Why Go: Grown-ups and kids alike will love this restaurant. Big screens, video arcade games and a $1 kid’s menu are all great reasons to go.
Pricing: $1 kid’s menu for children 8 and under, $2 kid’s meals on Mondays
Look for the Grab & Go Planner each week, and please help us build it better with your own suggestions and tips. Just add them in the comment box below. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
