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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Bath Time, Mickey Mouse—and a Furry Blue Alien

This week's planner also dishes up the second-annual Urban Ocean Festival.

Running out of ways to keep the kids entertained? Do they groan with the suggestion of watching the latest Tinkerbell adventure movie? We at Santa Monica Patch have you covered with our handy-dandy Grab & Go Kids Planner, which brings you the top four family-friendly activities so you and your little ones can both be amused in your next of the woods.

This week we’ve got blue, furry puppets; a festival devoted to oceans; and much more to keep you entertained!

Ooh—did you hear of a super-fun event in the works? One going on right now? Pretty please, fill us in on all the details in the comment box below, so we can join in the fun. Oh, shoot, did we miss out on the most laugh-inducing event ever? Did we suggest one that left everyone bored? Let us know of our error too—we at Patch always want to hear from you.

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SPLISH SPLASH, WHO’S IN THE BATH

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Where/When: ; Tuesday, 3 p.m.

Why Go: Ah the glories of bath time—rubber duckies, fluffy bubbles, sweet-smelling shampoo. Come celebrate them all at this lively story and craft time. No towels needed!

Pricing: Free

URBAN OCEAN FESTIVAL

Where/When: Aquarium of the Pacific; June 18 through 19

Why Go: Revel in the many delights of the ocean with the second-annual Urban Ocean Festival. There will be live music, mural painting, poetry readings, food (no seafood), plus all the delightful exhibits in the aquarium!

Pricing: Included with admission

THE ADVENTURES OF ZEET NAGLEY

Where/When: ; June 18, 11 a.m.

Why Go: Kids of all ages will eagerly follow the adventures of the furry blue alien Zeet Nagley as he navigates his way through the galaxy in this hilarious puppet show.

Pricing: Free

THE ART OF DISNEY

Where/When: ; June 18 through July 20

Why Go: The unique children’s bookstore will be offering quite a Disney feast for the eyes with exclusive sketches, drawings, limited-edition prints and paintings from the Disney Collection, featuring many beloved characters including Snow White, Peter Pan and, of course, Mickey Mouse. Come by to see the marvelous presentation and stay to peruse the wonderful selection of kids books!

Pricing: Free

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