The weekend is upon us, so check out what Patch recommends for the best kids’ classes and activities this week in West Contra Costa County.
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Where/When: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 111 Civic Dr. Hercules
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Why Go: The annual Spring Egg Hunt treats the community to arts and crafts, face painting, a bunny hop, the egg hunt surrounding the Hercules Senior Center and more.
Pricing: $5 residents, $7 non-residents
Find out what's happening in Pinole-Herculesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Where/When: Saturday, 1 p.m., , 109 Civic Dr.
Why Go: Celebrate National Library Week with a craft-making afternoon for kids. They will learn simple book binding techniques 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
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Where/When: April 16 and April 23, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m., 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
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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
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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