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Grab & Go Kids Planner
Celebrate spring, meet Biscuit the Dog and sing Journey with your kids 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 your family can sing like rock stars, eat frosty mint-chocolate treats and celebrate the start of spring.
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When/Where: 7 p.m Wednesdays at Frisco’s, 4750 E Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach, CA 90815
Why Go: This super fun retro diner lets little singers and their grown ups be rock stars for the night. Thanks to our readers for the tip!
Pricing: Free karaoke, $6 for a kid’s meal
When/Where: 11 a.m. this Saturday at
Why Go: Biscuit the Dog, from the beloved books, will visit this story time and even take pictures with the kids.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. this Saturday at the El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815
Why Go: Enjoy a campfire, snacks, a program explaining what the spring equinox is and maybe even a night walk. Don’t forget you must pay and register ahead of time for this event, so call or stop by soon.
Pricing: $5
When/Where: 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m. this Sunday at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731
Why Go: Listen to fun and fascinating tales and poetry featuring an oceanic theme.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday at .
Why Go: Yogurtland is featuring their green Irish Mint frozen yogurt this month. Try it swirled with Dutch Chocolate for a frosty mint-chocolate delight or even add crushed Oreos.
Pricing: 33 cents per ounce
Look for the Grab & Go Planner each Wednesday, 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.