Arts & Entertainment
Grab and Go Planner: Mom, Music and a Different Kind of Race
A jazz festival, a Mother's Day concert, babysitting courses and skateboarders--there's something for everyone!
This is our weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children and, yes, even teens! The idea is to offer you suggestions about things you can do as a family!
Each week, we give you the info on five of the 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!
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Where/When: , 115 West Dana St., 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Find out what's happening in Mountain Viewfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Why go: This a longstanding event planned by the Parents Teacher Association features a performance by the school's Mexican Folkloric Dance class.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 3535 Truman Ave. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy the music of the talented students from Mountain View High School, Los Altos High School, Graham Middle School and guest artists too. But remember this is an outdoor music festival, so don't forget the blankets or beach chairs. Everyone is welcomed. The event is a fundraiser for the MVHS instrumental music program. Come out and support!
Pricing: Suggested donation, $10 adults, $5 students
Where/When: 400 Mitchell Ln., Palo Alto, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: This all-day course is designed to make sure teens and pre-teens learn what they need to know about the world of babysitting. When they leave (with certificate in hand) they will have the training to care for infants and toddlers. This will make the sitter, and of course the parents who hire them, feel confident about what they know.
Pricing; $70
Where/When: , 201 S Rengstorff Ave. Saturday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Skate boarders will do demonstrations and high-school bands will battle. Participation open to all Mountain View middle and high school students.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 230 San Antonio Cir., Sunday, 5 p.m.
Why Go: A great way to spend Mother's Day with your family. Hear the musical performances of our student musicians, including a kind of music you might not expect — early music minstrels. This is something the while family can enjoy and a perfect way to end a family celebration of what is after all, a family holiday — Mother's Day.
Where/When: , 780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto, Sunday, 9 a.m.
Why Go: The Running of the Bulls, now in its 9th year, is a perfect way to strart Mother's Day with a family run. The Bulls race and the Calves Kids' Fun Run are humanely inspired by the annual bull-running in Pamplona, Spain. Here in Palo Alto, our Bulls and Cows are Local and Olympic Runners in costume! The Bulls and Cows start late, run in timed intervals and aim to mix and mingle with you. But the more bulls and cows you beat to the finish line the more chances you have to win a prize. The "Running of the Calves" race for kids 12 and under starts at 10 a.m.
Pricing: $10 to $30
