Grab & Go Kids Planner

Looking for something fun to do with the kids?

This week's Grab & Go calendar focuses on five kid-friendly events in the Tri-Valley plus a day trip for a quick weekend getaway.

Enjoy a free family story night, meet a popular children's author, get outdoors for a family hike and catch the Curious George exhibit before it leaves — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.

Family Best Bets of the Week

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  Where/When: Dublin Library at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday
  Why Go: Treat your kids to a bedtime story away from home tonight by taking them to Family Story Night at the Dublin Library. The whole family can participate in story reading, group songs and finger-plays.
  Price: Free!

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  Where/When: San Ramon Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday
  Why Go: Kids will be captivated by interpretive dancer Patricia Bulitt's non-traditional dances inspired by her experiences living with the Yup'ik Eskimo community of Hooper Bay in Western Alaska. The free performance is open to all.
  Price: Free!

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  Where/When: Pleasanton Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday
  Why Go: Young fans of the popular "Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo" and "George Brown, Class Clown" series can meet the author, watch a "Katie Kazoo" skit and find out about the newest George Brown book, "What's Black and White and Stinks All Over?"
  Price: Free!

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  Where/When: The Barn in Livermore from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday
  Why Go: Kids love searching for bargain toys, books and games at local garage and rummage sales. Take them to the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District's rummage sale for a little treasure hunting.
  Price: Free admission

• Family Winter Hike
  Where/When: Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore at 1 p.m. on Sunday
  Why Go: Enjoy the fresh air as you hike through Sycamore Grove Park and see local wildlife. The family hike is suitable for families with children ages 5 and up. The hike will be cancelled if raining.
  Price: $2 requested donation plus $5 parking fee

Need a quick get-away? Here’s this week’s family day-trip pick:

Time is running out to see the "Curious George Saves the Day" exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. The exhibit features nearly 80 original drawings and watercolors of the beloved, impish monkey and other characters plus vintage photographs and documentation related to the creators' escape from Nazi Europe. The exhibit also features an interactive timeline and special reading room to enjoy the Curious George books. Also, this Sunday from 1 - 3 p.m. visitors can make their own totes decorated with animal prints inspired by Curious George's painting adventure during the museum's "Drop-in Art Making" event. The exhibit closes March 13, so hurry! Visit www.thecjm.org for museum hours, pricing, directions and more.

Looking for more? Browse Patch's events calendar for other family-friendly activities near you.

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