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Grab & Go Kids: Teen Chefs, Teddy Bears

From family art projects to a teddy bear show, pick and choose from this week's best bets for families.

Where/When: (Teen Center); Wednesday, March 2 at 4 p.m.

Why Go: Take your teens to a class where they will learn to make treats such as fortune cookies, king cakes and frozen bananas. After the class, have your teens re-create what they learned for the entire family at home.  

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Pricing: Drop-in price for Teen Area, $5; no additional charge for class

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DOLL & TEDDY BEAR SHOW

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Where/When: Alameda County Fairgrounds; Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Why Go: The show and sale features over 130 tables of lovable dolls and teddy bears in all sizes.

Pricing: Adults $5, children ages 6-14 $2. Print out a $1 off coupon here.

Where/When: Union City Library; Saturday, March 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Find out how much fun it can be to make a new art book from an old discarded one, experience the colorful and energizing dance of Ollin Anahuac Aztec Dancers of Union City, and meet young artists who created the new Teen Mural.

Pricing: Free

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LET'S CELEBRATE

Where/When: Oracle Arena in Oakland; Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Why Go: Join Mickey Mouse and all his pals for this celebration of Disney characters and cultures from around the world.

Pricing: $15-$75

TODDLER TIME

Where/When: Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont; Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

Why Go: Bring the tiny tots out to meet and learn about a new animal friend through stories, chores and fun.

Pricing: Free

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