Grab and Go Kids Planner

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

 DROP IN AT PLAY WELL

Where/When: Play Well Marin, 216 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo, Daily

Why Go: Because the rain is giving everyone cabin fever and what’s not to love about legos (especially when you’re not the one picking up the pieces).

Pricing: $9 an hour weekdays, $10 an hour weekends

 BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM -BUILDING BRAINSTORM

Where/When: Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Rd.  Fort Baker,  Sausalito, daily until May 18th,  9 a.m - 4 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends.

Why Go:  This new exhibit is bound to keep your kids busy. Promise. Everything from blocks and tinker toys to computers where your young Eames (say that three times fast) can design the perfect room for an imaginary client. Future architects, engineers and designers: let your creative juices flow!

Pricing: $8 children (1-17), $10 adults

 COUNTRY CLUB BOWLING

Where/When: Did you know this old school bowling alley at 88 Vivian Way in San Rafael has a Thursday Special?  From 10 a.m. -4 p.m. it’s only four bucks a game.  

Why Go: When the rain just keeps coming it's time to get out of the house.  Who doesn’t love rolling a ball and watching it ricochet off the bumpers? 

Pricing: $4 a game and $4 for shoe rental

KID’S CHOICE

Where/When: San Rafael Gymnastics, 129 Carlos Dr, San Rafael, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.                 

Why Go:  Because your couch isn’t a trampoline.  Really. Let the kids jump on the real thing. For 18 months to 6 year olds.

Pricing: $10 for those not currently enrolled, $8 for those enrolled. Parents must stay and supervise (but of course, you’d do that anyway).

MANGA CLASS

Where/When: Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera, Saturday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Why Go: Do you have a 9-15 year old that’s into the Japanese comics known as Manga? Here’s their chance to take a workshop and learn some tricks of the trade. No experience necessary and all materials included.  

Pricing: Free. For more info call (415) 924-6382