Grab & Go Kids Planner: Memorial Day Weekend

Are you ready to get this summer started? Although this season's weather has been baffling, this weekend marks the beginning of a season of fun. Get in to the spirit with:

1. 

Where/When: Habitot, 2065 Kittredge St., Berkeley; Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Why Go: The children’s museum treats parents to a night out, complete with pizza dinner and playtime for the tots.

Pricing: $30 per child, $20 for siblings

2. 

Where/When: Berkeley Marsh, Sunday

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

3. 

Where/When: , 2450 Grant St., Concord; Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Why Go: There will be live entertainment as well as more than 15 rides (ferris wheel, pony rides, EuroBungy trampoline, Cap’n Hook Fun House, petting zoo, giant slide and more) and a food court for additional charges. 

Pricing: $5 with canned food item; $6 without

4. Tilden Regional Park

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

Why Go: Tilden is a family favorite for kids on both sides of the Caldecott tunnel. It’s open on Memorial Day, and the little ones can ride the steam train, the merry-go-round, or feed the animals at Little Farm.

Pricing: Free admission; $2 per ride

5. Oakland Zoo

Where/When: 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland; open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Take the kids to see more than 660 animals, plus a petting zoo and rides like the Tiger Coaster and a train.

Pricing: $8.50 ages 2-14, ages 2 and under free