Grab & Go Kids Planner

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.

Where/When: Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291; 7:30pm Friday, March 18, 2011

Why Go: Great poetry readings about time and its effect on people and our surroundings.

Pricing: Admission $7, students/seniors/children $5, members FREE

Where/When: Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291; 7:30pm Saturday, March 19, 2011

Why Go: Witness how well Dana Rondel uses words to paint a picture accompanied by music from Chris Wood's violin.

Pricing: Admission $7, students/seniors/children $5, members FREE

Where/When: Mystic Journey Bookstore, 1319 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291; 7:00pm–9:00pm Saturday, March 19, 2011

Why Go: You and your kids will get to meet the author of this unique book/game about self-discovery. You can also sign up for a workshop this coming Tuesday to learn the game.  

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Mar Vista Farmers' Market, 12228 1/2 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066; 9:00am–2:00pm Sunday, March 20, 2011

Why Go: Check out cool towers of fruits and vegetables that are between 5 ft. - 12 ft. tall. Your family can learn how to build and maintain one in the backyard.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: , 1630 Walgrove Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90066; 5:00pm–8:00pm Saturday, March 19, 2011

Why Go: See Los Angeles through a collection of odd, rare and unusual images in Los Angeles, presented by Jim Heimann. This is a joint fundraiser for friends of Walgrove Elementary and the New School West Preschool.

Pricing: Tickets: $18, Babysitting: $5 per child