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Grab and Go Kids Planner
Here's to the spoken word, Napa's talent, cupcakes, bird walks and Valentines— 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.
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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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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
Where/When: New Tech High Cyber Cafe, 920 Yount Street, Wednesday, 6pm-8pm.
Why Go: Have a budding poet in the family? Don’t miss these high school finalists perform. One of these talented poets will go one to represent the county at the state finals in Sacramento!
Pricing: Free, but please contact Arts Council Napa Valley to RSVP at (707) 257-2117.
Where/When: Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main Street, Sunday 4pm.
Why Go: You be the judge. Nah, not really, just sit back and enjoy the show!
Pricing: $10 students, $15 general.
• CUPCAKES
Where/When: Sift Cupcakes & Dessert Bar, 3816 Bel Aire Plaza, open daily.
Why Go: Cupcakes are always in season, besides this place won the Food Networks "Cupcake Wars." Aren't you curious?
Pricing: $3 each, $30 a dozen.
Where/When: American Canyon Wetland Area, Saturday/Sunday 11am and 1pm.
Why Go: The kiddos will love checking out the ducks, songbirds and raptors on this walk. Volunteers from the Napa-Solano Audobon Society will be on hand to help you figure out who’s who. Don’t forget the binoculars!
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, Sunday 2pm-4pm.
Why Go: kids love making something from nothing, or in this case Valentines from recycled magazines and photos brought from home. Pass the scissors.
Pricing: $10, $5 for members. Space is limited; call 944-0500 to reserve a seat.
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