Grab & Go Kids Planner: Mini Motorland, Stargazing and Charlie Brown

This bizarre late-winter weather has had us cooped up for too long. Check out our weekend guide of kid fun and finally venture out of the house.

What:

Where/When: Saturday, 8 p.m.–10 p.m.

Why Go: Stargaze through telescopes and learn what to look for in the night sky.

Pricing: $12 adults, $6 children 3-6

What:

Where/When: Friday and Saturday, 7:15pm, Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center

Why Go: The lovable Charlie and his cast of characters are all here.

Pricing: $15

What:

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

Why Go: Make a weekly ritual out of story time and fun with stickers at Barnes & Noble.

Pricing: Free

What:

Where/When: Saturday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., , 111 Tarantino Dr, Martinez, CA

Why Go: Bring your kids and their wheels to this autobahn of fun complete with drive-thrus and gas stations.

Pricing: $8 per child; reservations required

What:

Where/When: Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley

Why Go: Explore the mysteries of the deep sea in this exhibit that runs until May 8.

Pricing: About $4