Grab & Go Kids Planner: Hop To It

The weekend is upon us, so check out what Hercules Patch recommends for the best kids’ classes and activities this week in West Contra Costa County.

1.

Where/When: Saturday, 9:30am–12:30pm

111 Civic Dr, Hercules, CA

Why Go: The annual Spring Egg Hunt is on for April 16 at the Senior Center. The community will be treated to Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, a Bunny Hop, the Egg Hunt surrounding the Hercules Senior Center, and more.

Pricing: $5 residents/ $7 non-residents

2.

Where/When: Saturday, 1:00pm, , 109 Civic Dr, Hercules, CA

Why Go: Celebrate National Library Week with a craft-making afternoon for kids. They will learn simple book binding techniques to make books and discover how to use different materials to create a personal journal, scrapbook, or photo book. Children will learn how stitch a binding to hold pages together, and create an accordion and peg fan book.

Pricing: Free

3.

April 16, 2011 / April 23, 2011, 10:00am–11:30am, Pinole Arts

Why Go: Chinese brush painting of flowers, animals, landscapes and calligraphy.  All ages from 10 up.  $24 for 2 weeks.  Students must purchase supplies from instructor for $35.  

Pricing: $59

4.

Where/When: Weekly on Fridays, 10 a.m—11 a.m.

Why Go: Story time, stickers and fun inside the bookstore at Barnes & Noble.

Pricing: Free

5.

Where/When: Daily, 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Richmond

Why Go: This is an Easter Bunny sponsored by Peeps, maker of the springtime marshmallow chickies. Get free candy with your visit.

Pricing: Visit free, cost for photos