Arts & Entertainment
Grab and Go Kids Planner
Here's to Mardi Gras, camp night, free day, teen girls, & Willy Wonka— pick and choose from this week's array of events.
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.
Find out what's happening in Larkspur-Corte Maderafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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
Find out what's happening in Larkspur-Corte Maderafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
TWEEN MARDI GRAS MASKS & CROWNS WORKSHOP
Where/When: Paper Source, , Thursday, 6:30-8pm
Why Go: Because it's almost time for Mardi Gras. Begin with a colorful kit and add chunky glitter, micro beads, feathers. It's all there. Get your flair on and you'll be ready to party (even if it's in your own kitchen). For adults and kids ages 9 and up.
Pricing: $25. 415.927.1528.
WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Where/When , 59 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, Saturday, 10:30am-1pm
Why Go: It’s Family Day at the Movies and who doesn’t love the original Willy Wonka? Grab the kids and get there early for the entertainment, face painting and complimentary popcorn Oh. and it’s all for a good cause. Bonus points.
Pricing: $65 for a family of four, $20 adult, $15 child
Where/When: Strawberry Recreation District, 118 East Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley, Thursday, 5:30-8pm
Why Go: Looking for a summer camp for the kids? Here’s a great opportunity to check out and get info from over 70 camps. Parents and future campers can come and explore their options, jump in the jumphouse and maybe bring home a door prize.
Pricing: Free
FREE DAY AT THE BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Where/When: 557 McReynolds Rd., Fort Baker, Sausalito, Wednesday 9am-4pm
Why Go: The first Wednesday of each month is free and a fun opportunity for you and the kids to get out and play. So much to do, it could be an all day affair.
Pricing: Yup, you got it. It’s free.
Where/When: Embassy Suites, 101 McIinnis Parkway, San Rafael, Saturday 8:30am-4pm
Why Go: If you have a middle school or high school daughter, this all day conference might be the empowering they need. Workshops run the gamut from self esteem & body image to dealing with stress & communication.
Pricing: $15 You can register here.
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