Grab & Go Kids Planner

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. We've also added an out-of-town outing for an easy weekend getaway.

Pick and choose from this week’s array of events: Watch Willy Wonka in Danville,  see amazing acrobats in Livermore, attend Great America's opening day and more.

Family Best Bets of the Week

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  Where/When: Thursday at 4 p.m. at Towne Center Books in Pleasanton
  Why Go: Take the kids to a free, fun, interactive author event at which they will be treated to a reading of the new picture book Big Bouffant and some crazy hairstyling. This event isn't just for girls — boys will have fun, too.
  Price: Free

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  Where/When: Opening night is Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre in Danville.
  Why Go: Treat the family to this timeless story of the world's most famous candy man in the Danville Children's Music Theater's adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The production opens Friday and runs through April 2.
  Price: $7.50 and $9.50. Click here for tickets.

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  Where/When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore.
  Why Go: The whole family will love watching this award-winning Chinese group perform traditional dance and amazing acrobatics. Hurry — tickets are going fast.
  Price: $12-$62. Click here for tickets.

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  Where/When: Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Dublin Library
  Why Go: Teens can get creative during this free library event at which they'll make colorful wallets out of duct tape. All materials will be provided.
  Price: Free

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  Where/When: Sunday at 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville
  Why Go: Girls will celebrate the 25th birthday of American Girl at this fashion show hosted by Golden View Elementary in San Ramon. Learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture and girls' individual styles.
  Price: $40 in advance; $50 at the door. Click here for tickets.

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

Be one of the first to visit California's Great America in Santa Clara this year at the amusement park's opener Sunday. See the new  Charlie Brown's Pirate Adventure or catch a thrill on the Grizzly or Delirium. For more information, visit  www.cagreatamerica.com.

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.