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Arts & Entertainment

Grab & Go Kids Planner

The rains have passed, Spring has sprung, and fair weather is upon us. Time to air the kids out a little.

Spring Egg Hunt 2011

  • Where/When: 1799 Saint Mary’s Rd, Moraga; April 16, 9am–noon
  • Why Go: Children (ages one to six) are guaranteed to find some treats and toys on the Moraga Commons’ “Egg Hill.”  Each child should bring a basket for collecting.
  • Price: $10

Lawrence Hall of Science: Frogs and Toads

  • Where/When: ; April 16, 11am–noon
  • Why Go: Touch slippery frogs and bumpy toads. Watch them hop and swim. See what frogs look like when they are babies and learn about their life cycle.
  • Price: $20

John Muir's Birthday & Earth Day Celebration

  • Where/When: ; April 16, 10am–4pm
  • Why Go: Come celebrate the legendary naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club at a special Saturday family event. The celebration will feature music, a silent auction, self-guided tours of the 1882 Victorian Muir home and grounds, nature walks and National Park Service Junior Rangers activities.
  • Price: Free

Celebrate Mama

  • Where/When: ; April 17, 11am–4pm
  • Why Go: Celebrate Mama offers so much! Anyone can find the perfect gift when shopping the 80+ vendors. Moms can enjoy pampering, wine, food, and live music. The whole family will love the free activities planned like dance performances, bounce houses, face painting, balloon twister, and much more.
  • Price: Free

Steppingstones Playshops for Children

  • Where/When: Ruth Bancroft Gardens; April 16; 9:30 a.m.-noon for ages 8-11; 2-4:30 p.m. for ages 12-14.
  • Why Go: Children will make a collage journal from home-made paper and explore nature at Ruth Bancroft Gardens.
  • Price: $25, plus $10 materials fee

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