Grab 'n' Go Kids Planner: Nature Beckons

This week's calendar brings us a valuable handful of kid-friendly activities. We give you the scoop on great activities to try with your children that are in Laguna Beach or within a reasonable 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!

(Note: In case of rainy weather, contact Laguna Coast Wilderness Park first to find out if the programs are still happening.)

Where/When: , 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach; 3:30 p.m. Wednesday
Why go: Drains some of the energy from your Energizer bunnies
Pricing: $3 parking, $2 suggested donation

Where/When: , 18751 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach; 9 a.m. Friday
Why go: Great views in the great outdoors
Pricing: $3 parking, $2 suggested donation

Where/When: , 3711 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar; 9:30 a.m. Thursday  
Why go: No funner way to learn a new language
Pricing: First class is free, $20 per class after 

Where/When: Irvine Spectrum shopping center, 71 Fortune, Irvine; various times daily through Feb. 21
Why go: Because after Monday, bye-bye ice
Pricing: $12 plus $4.50 skate rental