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Grab & Go Kids Planner
The Grab & Go Kids Planner features 5 fantastic, family-friendly weekend events.
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out for families with children.
Each week, we'll give you the information on the five best family activities or events for the week.
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.
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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!
This weekend your family can go back to a simpler time before anyone even knew what “texting” was – enjoy the simple pleasures of flying a kite, playing a game, and enjoying a perfect slice of cheesecake.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
Where/When: 10:00a.m.-4p.m. Saturday Feb. 12 at the Edward-Dean Museum and Gardens (9401 Oak Glen Rd, Cherry Valley, CA 92223)
Why Go: Kite building, kite flying, contests, Basant Raga, food and more! Celebrate spring with this vivacious new year festival!
Pricing: Free!
Where/When: 1p.m.-4p.m. Saturday Feb. 12 at
Why Go: Go back to a time before Xboxes and iPods, when kids played dice, hoop-and-stick, and guessing games. Make handmade toys to take home and test your skills with these timeless, historical games. Learn about tools including pump drills, grinding stones, and fire starters. Educators from the San Bernardino County Museum will be hand to help you time travel to the past.
Pricing: Donation
Where/When: 10:30p.m.-11:30p.m. Saturday Feb. 12 at
Why Go: Listen to a story, make a fun craft, and stock up on books for the weekend!
Pricing: Free!
Where/When: Daily, 9am - 10pm, 892 Oak Valley Pkwy, Beaumont.
Why Go: This Mexican restaurant is known for its fish tacos and friendly services. In business for more than five years, Toluca's has reasonable prices and ample parking. Bring the family for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
Pricing: $
Where/When: Park Hours on the Southeast corner of Beaumont Ave and Brookside Ave
Why Go: This 20-acre park has a playground, sports facilities, a running track and vast fields of turf. You may even see a rugby match or a handful of rambunctious dogs there.
Pricing: Free!
