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Grab & Go Kids Planner: It's Time for Swimming, Biking and a Taste of France

Follow this guide to Patch.com's best of the best weekend events for families

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  • Where/When: Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley; daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Why Go: Explore their world like never before in Dinosaurs Unearthed. Scientists, engineers, and artists designed these creatures to be as lifelike as possible. The gigantic animals open their jaws, blink their eyes, move their limbs … and more. You will walk among roaring, stomping, realistic-looking animatronic  dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus and many more.
  • Pricing: $11 kids, adults $17. Discounts apply

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  • Where/When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
  • Why Go: Assuming it’s warm enough for kids to want to go swimming, this is a great deal.
  • Pricing: $3 and up

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Find out what's happening in Pinole-Herculesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Where/When: , 440 First St., Benicia; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Ooh la la! A French street fair in Benicia!
  • Pricing: Free admission

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  • Where/When: , 109 Civic Dr., Hercules; Saturday, 11 a.m.
  • Why Go: Encourage a summer of reading by bringing your child to this special kick-off party for the library’s reading challenge.
  • Pricing: Free

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Find out what's happening in Pinole-Herculesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Where/When: , 7 N. Court St., Martinez; Sunday, 9 a.m.
  • Why Go: This is a family event that raises money for a good cause.
  • Pricing: $40 to register

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