Grab & Go Kids Planner: Mini Motorland and Open Mic

What:

Where/When: Friday 5:00pm–7:00pm, , 150 E L St, Benicia, CA

Why Go: Try out your verses on an audience or read one of your favorite poems.

Pricing: Free

What:

Where/When: Saturday, 8:00pm–10:00pm

Why Go: Stargaze through telescopes and learn what to look for in the night sky.

Pricing: $12 adults, $6 children 3-6

What:

Where/When: Friday and Saturday, 7:15pm, Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center

Why Go: The lovable Charlie and his cast of characters are all here.

Pricing: $15

What:

Where/When: Saturday, 10:00am–12:00pm, , 111 Tarantino Dr, Martinez, CA

Why Go: Bring your kids and their wheels to this autobahn of fun complete with drive-thrus and gas stations.

Pricing: $8 per child; reservations required

What:

Where/When: Daily, 10:00am–5:00pm, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Why Go: Explore the mysteries of the deep sea in this exhibit that runs until May 8.

Pricing: About $4