Grab & Go Kids Planner: Juggling Shows, Earth Day Celebrations and More

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this week?

Our Grab & Go calendar focuses on five kid-friendly events in the Tri-Valley. And we've added an out-of-town outing for an easy weekend getaway.

Pick and choose from this week’s array of events: Flying Karamazov Brothers in Livermore, Family Earth Festival in Pleasanton and Sheep Shearing Day in San Ramon.

Family Best Bets of the Week

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  Where/When: Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Museum on Main in Pleasanton
  Why Go: Bring your preschoolers to a special "M.O.M.'s Reading Time," a free program that introduces children to books and activities about the unique people, places and events in the community. This month's theme is "Eggs-tra Special Springtime."
  Price: Free (donations appreciated)

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  Where/When: Friday at 8 p.m. at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore
  Why Go: The whole family will be thrilled watching these world famous performers mix comedy with amazing juggling feats. See the Flying Karamazov Brothers juggle fiery batons and other unusual objects in a show that mixes fireworks, visceral physicality and theatrical innovation. Hurry, tickets are going fast.
  Price: $12 - $51. Click here to order.

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  Where/When: Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Pleasanton Library
  Why Go: Celebrate Earth Day early with a free festival featuring hands-on demonstration booths, displays for kids, live entertainment and more. Ride your bike to this fun-filled event that explores our natural world. Don't miss the "Doug Nolan's Eco-Tainment" juggling and comedy show at 3 p.m.
  Price: Free

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  Where/When: Saturday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Forest Home Farms in San Ramon
  Why Go: Kids can watch the sheep get their annual "haircuts" plus see demonstrations of blacksmithing, lace and wood making, quilting and spinning. There also will be garden tastings, live music and sheepdog demonstrations. See Patch's video feature on sheepherding at Forest Home Farms in
  Price: $7 adults, $5 ages 3 to 12, ages 2 and younger

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  Where/When: Saturday starting at 9 a.m. in Downtown Danville
  Why Go: Learn how to compost at a class at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, discover the "Wonderful World of Worms" near Farmer's Market and take advantage of "bike-to-lunch" specials at Jules Thin Crust, Norm's Place and La Boulange. for other "Spring Fling" events in Downtown Danville.
  Price: Free

Need a quick getaway? Here’s this week’s pick:

Got robot lovers in your family? Take them to "RoboGames 2011," where 1,000 competitors from 20 countries compete in more than 50 events—soccer, hockey, robot combat, sumo, art and more. The three-day event starts Friday. Tickets $20-25 for adults and $15-20 for kids older than 7. Find out more at www.robogames.net.

Looking for more? Browse Patch's events calendar for other family-friendly activities near you.

Is our calendar missing anything? You can add an event by clicking on the "add your own event" link on your city's Patch site.