Arts & Entertainment
Grab and Go Kids Planner for March 16-22
Here's to Irish Dancers, Willy Wonka, Tall Tales, the Story of Stuff & Purim Palooza— pick and choose from this week's array of events.
Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and 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!
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THE BROSNAN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE
Where/When: Novato Library, 1720 Novato Blvd., Novato, Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm
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Why Go: Because these dancers really know how to kick up their heels. Your kids will love the dances and cool costumes. Erin Go Bragh.
Pricing: Free
LU SUTTON ELEMENTARY PRESENTS WILLY WONKA
Where/When: Lu Sutton Elementary School (in the multipurpose room) 1800 Center Rd., Novato, Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 pm.
Why Go: Just the name, Willy Wonka, makes people smile. Really. This short and sweet show (it’s a half-hour performance) is bound to entertain the kids. They might even beg to see it twice.
Pricing: Free but donations are appreciated.
Where/When: Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, Saturday & Sunday (next weekend too), 1-2 p.m.
Why Go: Because with bigger-than-life characters, giant blue oxen and American myth, what's not to love? It all adds up to an entertaining afternoon.
Pricing:$15 adult/senior, $10 child (for ages 5-11)
Where/When: Homeward Bound Novato, 1285 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, Saturday 3-5 p.m.
Why Go: Teens from Positive Impulse are hosting this event to raise awareness about global waste. Your own teens will want to watch the two films, The Story of Stuff and The Story of Water because these are important issues and they’re our future leaders.
Pricing: Free, family friendly!
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 the the fun fesitval, Purim. There’s a bounce house, arts and crafts, face painting, great food, and more. Have the kids come 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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