Pack Up the Kids and Find Some Fun

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

This week as the fabulous warm winter weather continues, you and your kids can spend Saturday with some flyboys or with the boys of summer in celebrations of the Navy and the San Diego Padres.

Look for the kids planner each Wednesday, and help us build it 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!

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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

Where/when:  , 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9.

Why Go: Because college is expensive.  The library hosts a financial-aid workshop to help students and their families figure out how to make higher education possible.

Price: Free.

Where/when:  La Mesa Branch Library, 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10.

Why Go: There won't be any quiet at the library when Circus Vargas rolls into town to preview its show. The circus will be in San Diego County through March.

Price: Free.

Where/when: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, San Diego, 6 p.m.,  Friday, Feb. 11.

Why Go: To see an open-mic night that isn't just for grown-ups. Open to poets, musicians and actors.

Price: Free; proceeds from food and drinks benefit Verge Theater Company.

Where/when: Naval Air Station, North Island, Coronado, 8 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.

Why Go: To help celebrate a century of flight in the Navy. Civilians will get the rare opportunity to see the base, along with tours of aircraft carriers and a big flight show. 

Price: Free

Where/when: Petco Park, downtown San Diego, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12.

Why Go: Padre fans can give their team a rousing send-off for the baseball season by attending FanFest at Petco Park in downtown San Diego, featuring clinics with the players, park tours and the chance to grill management about the team. 

Price: Free