Grab and Go Kids Planner

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events 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

• DROP IN AT PLAY WELL

Where/When: Play Well Marin, 216 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo, Daily

Why Go: Because the rain is giving everyone cabin fever and what’s not love about legos (especially when you’re not the one picking up the pieces).

Pricing: $9 an hour weekdays, $10 an hour weekends

• BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM -BUILDING BRAINSTORM

Where/When: Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Rd.  Fort Baker, Sausalito, daily until May 18th,  9-4 weekdays, 10-5 weekends.

Why Go:  This new exhibit is bound to keep your kids busy. Promise. Everything from blocks and tinker toys to computers where your young Eames (say that three times fast) can design the perfect room for an imaginary client. Future architects, engineers and designers: let your creative juices flow!

Pricing: $8 children (1-17), $10 adults, $ seniors (62+)

• CHILDREN’S AUTHOR JOE AGEE

Where/When: Mill Valley Library, Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Why Go: Your kids will love this special visit by author/illustrator Joe Agee. He’ll read, draw, answer questions and play some word games.  Anagram, anyone?

Pricing: free (4 yr olds and up)

• MANGA CLASS

Where/When: Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet, Corte Madera, Saturday 3pm-5pm

Why Go: Do you have a 9-15 year old that’s into Manga (Japanese comics)? Here’s their chance to take a workshop and learn a few tricks of the trade. No experience necessary and all materials included.

 Pricing: Free, for more info call  (415) 924-6382

• KIDS COOKING INTERNATIONAL MONTH-FRANCE

Where/When: ITK Culinary, 300 Turney St., Sausalito, Sunday, 10am

Why Go: Because your aspiring young chef is ready to sharpen his skills with the help of the Culinary Dude. Croque Monsieur, anyone? For kids 4-14.

Pricing: $4o. Interested?  Register early as these classes do sell out - 415.331.8766