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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Go wild with the animals, learn origami, read a book, go to a cool park, and eat coffeecake together — pick and choose from this week's array of events, as suggested by Lamorinda Patch.

Here are some best bets to take the kids to this week.

at Lindsay Museum
  • Where/When: , Feb. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Why Go: The museum is offering special Valentine’s Day programs where you can learn what owls do and eat, interesting things about wildlife families, and crafts.
  • Pricing: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors 65+, $5 for children 2 -17, and free for members and children under 2 years old
Origami for Everyone
  • Where/When: ; Feb. 15, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Learn the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, origami! All skills levels are welcome, but it’s best for ages seven and older. 
  • Pricing: Free!
Millie’s for breakfast
  • Where/When: Millie’s Kitchen; Daily, 5am - 2:30pm
  • Why Go: One word: coffeecake. I’m sure this Lafayette rite-of-passage serves other stuff, I just never tried.
  • Pricing: Affordable, cash only.
Visit the
  • Where/When: 30 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette; Mon - Sat, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., closed Sundays

  • Why Go: The Storyteller is one of the greatest children’s bookstore in the East Bay, and a find for collectors.  They also have puppet shows on Friday mornings. 
  • Pricing: Free to browse, but you have to pay for the books you want to bring home.
Lafayette Community Park 
  • Where/When: 480 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette; dawn until dusk!
  • Why Go: Recently updated with some great playstructures, the Lafayette Community Park is a good way to spend a nice day. Shannon of Moraga, says it’s “really cool” and has “an area (for toddlers) that makes sounds when you jump off,” adds Jennifer of Lafayette.
  • Pricing: Free

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