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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Discover the best family events for the upcoming weekend.

We're 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.

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 a reasonable driving distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each week, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box.

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Where/When: , 4601 Alla Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90066; 10:00am–11:00am Saturday, March 5, 2011

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Why Go: Burn over 400 calories an hour while you enjoy the weather and learning to hula hoop with your whole family.

Pricing: $20

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Where/When: , 3860 S Centinela Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066; 12:30pm–3:30pm, Weekly on Saturdays

Why Go: Add a new member of the family or let your kids play with the adorable pooches.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: , 4633 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 10:00am–4:00pm March 6, 2011 / March 16, 2011 / March 26, 2011

Why Go: Sport your Sperry's and sail away with experienced sailors. You do live in Marina Del Rey, don't you?

Pricing: $75

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Where/When: , 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 10:30am–11:00am, Weekly on Tuesdays

Why Go: It is a fun way to encourage literacy and maybe give you a little down time to check your email and Patch updates on your mobile device.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: , 13759 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 7:30am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-5:00pm, Daily

Why Go: Experience fishing away from the docks and with the pros and their equipment. It should make for a great bonding experience.

Pricing: $25 - $35

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