Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new 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.
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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 planner each Wednesday and help us build it 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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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
Where/When: South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: More than 2,500 plant species, plus birds, wildlife and a picnic area. Get out into the sunshine!
Pricing: $4
Where/When: Malaga Cove Library, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 19.
Why Go: Kids and teens ages 8-16 are invited for chess instruction followed by time to play.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Hawthorne Blvd. and Silver Spur Road, Palos Verdes Peninsula, 90274 (Peninsula Shopping Center), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20.
Why Go: Fresh, organic, tasty fruits and veggies.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, 1:45-2:45 p.m. Feb. 20.
Why Go: Once a month, volunteers and staff of the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium read stories and poems about the wonders of the ocean. (Meet in the exhibit hall.)
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Why Go: Puppet 'Barney the Bear' sings songs and tells stories for children ages 2-5.
Pricing: Pick up free tickets at the Library’s Young Readers Desk 15 minutes prior to the storytime you would like to attend.
