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Ideas for the Kids: Eat, Play, Run, Read, Watch
Plan to keep your kids busy this week with some fun and free activities.
FUN FAMILY BETS OF THE WEEK
Kids just wanna have fun and so do you, so check out this week's Grab and Go Kids Planner. We've got info on free and for-pay activities. Enjoy!
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• ADVENTUREPLEX AT MANHATTAN VILLAGE
Where/When: , 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, Center Court area. Thursday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Why Go: AdventurePlex brings fun activities for kids of all ages to participate in.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: AdventurePlex, 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach. Thursday, Feb. 24, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Why Go: Help your kids learn how to eat with proper manners in this hands-on class. Kids will eat a meal and learn about napkin placement, the correct manner to enjoy soup and rolls, proper cutting techniques, and more. Ages 5-12. 310-546-7708.
Pricing: $35 per child. Advance registration recommended.
Where/When: Main Redondo Beach Public Library. Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Why Go: It isn't everyday that kids get to read to a real, live dog whose ears are unbiased and uncritical. This is a great way for anyone any age to practice their reading skills.
Pricing: Free. Sign-ups begin at 9 a.m. the morning of the event and are first-come, first-served.
Where/When: American Martyrs School, 1701 Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach. Saturday, Feb. 26, 8 a.m.
Why Go: Get kids into the active groove... They can participate or cheer others on. The course is fast and challenging as it winds for 3.1 miles through the Tree Section. Participants with a race bib get a free continental breakfast after the race and there will be prizes for costumes and finishers in each age and gender category.
Pricing: Register in advance by Friday, Feb. 25 or on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m. by submitting a registration form (attached to this article) at the school office or in the Brigid & Brendan Room in the American Martyrs parking lot on Friday only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult $28, child $23. Family $55. Contact Mike Maloney at 310-465-7081 for details.
Where/When: South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach. Level 3, food court. Tuesday, March 1, 6:30 p.m. during Kids Club.
Why Go: It's time for fun! Marionettes will sing, talk and interact with the kids. Of course, if your kid is like I was, she'll run away from the marionettes crying.
Pricing: Free.
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