Arts & Entertainment
Grab & Go Kids Planner: Imagining, Pixies, Bouncing
Your guide to a weekend (and a Monday holiday) of activities for kids in and around Benicia
The weekend is creeping up on us, and so is a Monday holiday for Washington's birthday. Keep your kiddies entertained with some ideas from Patch:
What:
Where/When: Feb. 20, 2011, 1:30pm–4:30pm, Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
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Why Go: Preschoolers love this Disney Junior show about four singing movers, the mouse living in their warehouse, and their friend Nina. Come see them sing their new album live – with a special bonus, the groovy act Choo Choo Soul.
Pricing: $22-$45
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What:
Where/When: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Feb. 19 and 20 at Pixieland, Concord
Why Go: Because a brief break from the rain deserves a ride on the Tea Cups.
Pricing: $1.25/ride and many packages available
What:
Where/When: 10 a.m. Feb. 19 at Sky High, Concord
Why Go: Because aerobics on wall-to-wall trampolines sounds like more fun than is legal. Plus you can set the kids free to play.
Pricing: $7 per class/ entrance fees apply as well
What:
Where/When: Feb. 19, 20, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Arts Benicia
Why Go: In addition to checking out all kinds of art, these artists are Benicians. Come represent.
Pricing: Free; donations suggested
What:
Where/When: Shows 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 4, 5, 6 in Martinez
Why Go: Local actors put on a terrific show.
Pricing: $27-$32