Grab & Go Kids Planner: Bubbles, Trains and Strange Planets

It's time to get outside! Arm yourself with as much allergy medicine as legally possible and hit some of the top spots in the East Bay, from Patch.com:

1. 

When/Where:  , Centennial Drive, Berkeley; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.,

Why Go: Astronomers have found hundreds of planets lurking light years from our solar system. Learn the latest astronomical techniques for identifying extrasolar planets and how NASA's Kepler Mission is changing our understanding of these strange new worlds.

Pricing: $4 per person

2.

Where/When: 601 Marina Vista Ave, Martinez; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Why Go: Take the kids to this free event to celebrate all things train. There will be a jumpy house, model trains and giveaways.

Pricing: Free

3.

Where/When: Berkeley Marsh, Sunday, 11 a.m.

Why Go: Imagine bubbles in the shapes of squares, and filled with fog! This amazing show will entertain children and parents alike.

Pricing: $8 children, $11 adults

4. Mother's Day - Parents' Night Out at Habitot

Where/When: Habitot, Berkeley; Sunday, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Why Go: Drop off your kids, 2-7 yrs, for play and fun while parents enjoy a romantic evening out. Pizza for dinner included!

Pricing: $30 per child, $20 for siblings.

5. Tilden Regional Park

Where/When: Grizzly Peak Road, Berkeley; Open daily 8:30 a.m. – dusk

Why Go: Tilden is a favorite for kids on both sides of the Caldecott tunnel. Bring the little ones to ride the steam train, the merry-go-round, or feed the animals at Little Farm.

Pricing: Free admission; $2 per ride