Grab and Go Kids Planner Feb. 16-20

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This is our weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and places to try out with children and, yes, even teens. The idea is to offer you suggestions about things you can do as a family!

Each week, we'll give you the info on five of the best family activities or events in the area for the week.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

CHINESE NEW YEAR'S FESTIVAL AND PARADE IN SAN FRANCISCO

Where/When: San Francisco, parade kicks off at Kearny and Jackson; Saturday, 5:15-8 p.m. 

Why Go: Yes, it's a drive, but this is one of the occasions to enjoy your proximity to San Francisco. Highlights will include elaborate decorated floats, stilt walkers and the 250-foot-long Golden Dragon "Gum Lung." The San Francisco parade is the largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia. Make a day of it by going early and going to the community street fair. Details below. 

Pricing: Free 

CHINESE COMMUNITY STREET FAIR 

Where/When: San Francisco Chinatown, Grant Avenue from Clay to Broadway, Pacific Avenue from Kearny to Stockton, Jackson Street from Kearny to Stockton; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Why Go: If you go Saturday, you can make a day of it and see the parade. Or perhaps the street fair is enough for you. Either way, there is much to see and do. The fair will feature lantern and kite making, calligraphy, fine arts demonstrations, folk dance, puppet shows and more.

PIANO GAMES 

Where/When: 10026 Orange Ave. (); Wednesday-Friday, 5-5:45 p.m.

Why Go: Learning to play the piano can be so much fun with games. RSVP by calling 408-899-9514 or e-mailing cc@piano-games.com. This free event supports Cupertino Union School District's Great Schools Week.

Pricing:  Free 

SATURDAY NIGHT STAR SHOW AT THE FUJITSU PLANETARIUM

Where/When: , 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. (); Saturday, shows at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. 

Why Go: What's not to like about going to the planetarium? There are three different shows appropriate for different ages: 5 p.m., "Zula Patrol," preschool to kindergarten; 6 p.m., "The Planets," third to fifth grades; 7 p.m., "Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure," third grade to adult.

Pricing: $7 per ticket 

KID-FRIENDLY FEATURES AT THE MOVIES

Where/When: , 10123 N. Wolfe Rd., Friday, Saturday, Sunday,

Why Go: Sometimes it's just nice to treat your children to a movie. There's a couple of kid-friendly G- and PG-rated films showing this weekend, so check them out. 

Pricing: Check with theater. Varies according to showtime.