Arts & Entertainment
Grab & Go Kids Planner for March 16-20
It's that time again to look for some special things to do with—or for—your children.
So much to do, so little time to figure out just what it is you can do with and for your children. This week is easy; we've got some baby sharks, a play, a kid's cooking class and a chance to watch sheep being sheared. See what else we've lined up for you as possibilities in our Kids Planner for Los Altos this week.
Where/When: 1451 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 650-329-2111
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Why go: There are new animals at this little zoo, always a pleasure to see. At the Shark exhibit, there are two new swell sharks, and the Bat Habitat has three new Egyptian fruit bats.
Pricing: Free, donations accepted.
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Where/When: , 4800 El Camino Real. Saturday, 1-3 p.m.
Why Go: Your kids will learn to cook some gluten-free foods with Whole Foods' Chef Drea. On the menu are skillet cornbread with sage, sweet potato soup with coconut milk and chocolate chip cookies. Good for ages 4 to 14.
Pricing: $20
Where/When: , 26870 Moody Rd., Los Altos Hills. Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Why Go: It's a one-of-a-kind experience for your child to see a sheep being sheared and to see sheep herded by sheepdogs.
Pricing: $10
Where/When: , 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Why Go: To see the school's presentation about a Native American leader who focused on peace. It's a great kid's story, and true!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino (Fujitsu Planetarium). Saturday, 5, 6 and 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: This is the last star show for the season; after this weekend, the planetarium will be closed until September. There are three different star shows Saturday night, so don't miss this last opportunity for a night of star gazing with your children.
Pricing: $7
