Arts & Entertainment
Grab and Go Kids Planner
Here's to jumping, St. Patrick's Day, Lion dancers, tall tales, & Purim— pick and choose from this week's array of events.
In this week's edition of our kid-friendly planner, we've picked five great family activities or events for the week.
Look for the Grab and Go 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
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Where/When: Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, Wednesday 9 a.m.-noon.
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Why Go: Because the kids have created a bounce house in the living room. Reclaim it. It used to be yours. In return, take them here to burn off some of that energy.
Pricing: $5 for one child, $7 for the whole family.
Where/When: Novato Public Library, 1720 Novato, Blvd., Novato, Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm.
Why Go: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these wonderful dancers from the Brosnan School of Dance. The kids will love their lightning fast feet and gorgeous costumes. Erin go bragh.
Pricing: free
Where/When: Corte Madera Library, 707 Meadowsweet Dr., Corte Madera, Saturday,11am-noon.
Why Go: Have the kids ever had a chance to get up close and personal with these amazing lion dancers? Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Gung Hay Fat Choy.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, Saturday & Sunday (next weekend too), 1-2 p.m.
Why Go: Because this show is chock full of larger than life characters, giant blue oxen and American myth all wrapped into one awesome hour. Thank you, Marin Theatre Company.
Pricing: $15 adult/senior, $10 child (for ages 5-11)
Where/When: Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, 200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, Sunday, 11:30-2:30pm
Why Go: Because everybody is invited to this free carnival celebrating Purim. There’s plenty to do, including a bounce house (see above), arts and crafts, face painting, great food, and more. Have the kids dress in costume and join the parade.
Pricing: Free. One tradition of Purim is to give to those in need so bring a donation of at least one package of food.
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