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Grab and Go Kids Planner
Head to the farmers market, check out a private school to see if it is right for your child, go to a rummage sale or a festival in nearby Santa Cruz, and if you head to the boardwalk, ride the carousel and try to grab the brass ring.
Where/When: , 360 Kings Village Rd. Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Why Go: Do your shopping organically and close to home. Shop local, cook local and eat healthy. What can be better than consuming the fruits and vegetables that are grown in or close to Scotts Valley?
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Pricing: Whatever you spend.
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Where/When: , 123 S. Navarra Dr. Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Why Go: This is an excellent opportunity to visit the school and see if you think a Montessori education is right for your child. Teachers and staff will be there all afternoon to answer your questions. Bring your children, too.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Corner of Thurber Lane and Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz. Saturday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m, Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Why Go: The rummage sale got rained out last weekend, so now is the chance to make up for lost time. There will be a lot there that you and your children can "rummage" for, while knowing that your money is going to support spaying and neutering programs for feral cats.
Pricing: Whatever you spend.
Where/When:, 303 Walnut Ave. Santa Cruz. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go: The festival got rained out last weekend, but this Saturday it is back on with a vengeance! There will be carnival games, bouncy houses, a dunk tank and more. And food galore—Mexican, barbecue, veggie and of course strawberries, strawberries and more strawberries presented in all kinds of ways—shortcake, crepes, chocolate dipped and more.
Pricing: Free to attend, but all proceeds benefit the programs of Walnut Avenue Women's Center.
Where/When: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. All day, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Why Go: If you are going to be at the beach, let your kids try for the brass ring on the carousel. The brass ring is out there to celebrate the ride's 100th birthday, so there will be a limited number of special brass rings mixed in with the rest of the carousel rings each day. A brass ring can be exchanged for a special prize at the new "Millions of Memories" store or you can just keep the brass ring as a souvenir!
Pricing: Check different admission pricing options on the website.