Community Corner
Grab and Go Kids Planner
Crafting, bowling, trivia, a family-friendly coffee spot and a museum especially for little kids — pick and choose from this week's array of activities.
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Where/When: Marshall Elementary School; Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Why Go: Celebrate “Take Your Family to School Week” with a Marshall Elementary School spin on the popular television game show, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Parent contestants, student participants and audience members will win prizes and gift cards.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Jazzy Crafts; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: Take your kids to a class where they can put all their energy and creativity into a project the whole family can enjoy.
Pricing: $15
Where/When: Castro Village Bowl; Monday through Sunday
Why Go: It's a indoor sport where the family can divide up into teams to win or just play for fun. Bumpers can be put on lanes for children 7 and under.
Pricing: Check out the $1.50 Days. Only $1.50 per person, per game, on Sunday, 8 a.m. to noon; Monday, 6 p.m. to midnight; and Friday, noon to 6 p.m.
Where/When: Habitot Children's Museum in downtown Berkeley; Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Check out a museum especially made for children ages 7 and under. This Sunday there is a Black History Month Celebration with a special wall exhibit to learn about famous African-Americans from the past and present, storytelling, music and interactive activities.
Pricing: Free Admission Day on Sunday.
Where/When: Zocalo Coffeehouse in San Leandro; Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: This is more than a coffee shop. Zocalo offers a family-friendly kids' play area, free wireless Internet access, a game table and a wide range of beverages and pastries, so everyone in your family will enjoy this little escape from home.
Pricing: Free. Food for purchase.
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