Grab and Go Kids Planner for March 8 - 12

Wondering what you can do with your kids this week that will be fun for them and for you!   We've got a couple of ideas here that will expose your kids to the world of books,  a few science adventures and more. 

We've done the research, we've done your homework and we're ready to give you our suggestions for some activities you can do for and with your child this week.

Where/When: , 1751 Grand Blvd, Alviso; Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon.
Why Go:  Want to find out more about the salt marsh and the creatures that you can't always see at first glance? There are all kinds of monster bacteria hiding away, out of sight, but always there. Microbial ecologist Dr. Wayne Lanier will take everyone on a short hike where you will get to use field microscopes to take an up close and personal look at a tiny world. Ages 8 and up. Call Debra at 408-262-5513 ext. 102 for reservations.
Pricing:  Free

Where/When:  , 160 N Main St. Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Why Go: If your child is into books, this is a great way to reinforce that habit. If they're not, maybe this will help motivate them. Going to the libary in the early evening can be a special family time and something to look forward to each week. And who knows children's books better than a children's librarian?
Pricing:  Free

Where/When: , 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. (Fujitsu Planetarium); Saturday, 5, 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Three different star shows for the next two Saturdays, then the planetarium closes until September. So don't miss out on one of these last three opportunities for a night of star gazing with your children.
Pricing:  $7

, 160 N Main St, Milpitas, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: For the same reason we think the reading program for older children is a good idea–get your children interested and involved with the world of books. The younger the better! And preschool storytime, geared to children aged 3 to 5, is an excellent way to start.
Pricing: Free   

Where/When  Chaparral Ranch, 3375 Calaveras Rd., Wednesday or Friday, noon to 1:00 p.m.
Why Go:  To give your child a nurturing exposure to horses by letting your 3-to- 6-year-old ride a horse, while you walk alongside them. This one hour class is offered thorugh the Milpitas Community Center. You can do this as many times as you like with your child through May 27.
Pricing $40 Milpitas residents; $60 non-residents (per class).

Where/When , 1991 Landess Ave, Milpitas, Wednesday, 3:20 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The Bookmobile will also visit , 60 Wilson Way, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. and , 120 Dixon Landing Rd, from 2:30 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. 
Why Go:  To borrow a book in a fun environment for kids–a bookmobile.
Pricing:  Free (bring your library card)