Arts & Entertainment
Grab and Go Kids Planner
Check out student dancers, sailboat races, monarch butterflies and a doubleheader high school basketball game—or make time to do an arts and crafts project.
Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner!
This is our new, weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and places to try out with children and yes, even teens! The idea is to offer you suggestions about things you can do as a family!
Each week, we'll give you the info on five of the 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 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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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
• STUDENT DANCERS: RANDOM WITH A PURPOSE
Where/When: UC-Santa Cruz campus, Theater Arts, Second Stage; Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
Why Go: Student performances featuring contemporary, jazz, blues fusion, street, tap and hip-hop works. Something for everyone.
Pricing: $10-$11 for tickets
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT SAIL BOAT RACES
Where/When: , 135 Fifth Ave., Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m.
Why Go: Need you ask? Sailboat racing and gorgeous sunsets every Wednesday evening at the Santa Cruz Harbor make for good outdoor family time. And breathe in that ocean air.
Pricing: Free
• DOUBLEHEADER BASKETBALL: APTOS VS. HARBOR HIGH, GIRLS AND BOYS!
Where/When: , 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, Friday, 5:30 p.m. girls and 7 p.m. boys
Why Go: Support two local boys varsity basketball teams and two local girls basketball teams in their quest for athletic glory! And maybe one of your own kids will be inspired!
Pricing: Free
• MONARCH BUTTERFLY WALK
Where/When: , Highway 1, Moss Landing, Saturday or Sunday at 11 a.m.
Why Go: A docent naturalist will take you on a tour of a state-designated insect preserve. Thousands of monarch butterflies are return each fall to one of the larger over-wintering sites in the United States. You will learn the story of this beautiful creature and its fascinating seasonal migration.
Pricing: Free
• SUNDAY FAMILY FUN CRAFTS
Where/When: Live Oak Branch, Santa Cruz Public Library, 2380 Portola Dr., Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Why go: Don't make your arts and crafts mess at home. Do it at the library. And do your project in the company of others. Definitely more fun. All are welcome to drop in for some free arts and crafts projects with the library staff. Materials will be provided.
Pricing: Free
