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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Here's a $2 A's game, a fun tea garden experience and a CVHS remake of Disney's High School Musical— pick and choose from this week's array of activities.

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OAKLAND A'S GAME

Where/When: Oakland Coliseum; Wednesday, May 4 at 7:05 p.m.

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Why Go: Take advantage of $2 Wednesdays and bring the family to see the Oakland A's play against the Cleveland Indians!

Pricing: $2

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GOLDEN TEA GARDEN

Where/When: Golden Tea Garden in Downtown Hayward; Wednesday through Sunday

Why Go: Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with your family at a unique tea room with an indoor garden atmosphere. They even offer a "Wee Tea Service" for kids ages 8 and under.

Pricing: $7.95-$24.95

RIO

Where/When: Chabot Cinema; Wednesday and Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Why Go: Take the kids to see the comedy adventure "Rio" from the makers of the hit "Ice Age." Thursday is the last day the film will be showing in the CV theater, so don't miss out!

Pricing: $5-$8

DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

Where/When: Castro Valley Center for the Arts; May 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and May 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Take your kids to see Castro Valley High School's performing arts students sparkle in this hit Disney movie!

Pricing: $10-$20

OPEN HOUSE FOR GIFTED CHILDREN

Where/When: 1202 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda; Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Come and see if the individualized education and enrichment programs offered by the Co-Op for Gifted Children is a good fit for your kids. The open house offers parents and kids a chance to have a site tour, meet staff, ask questions, and participate in activities/games, a raffle and a free picnic.

Pricing: Free

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