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Grab and Go Kids Planner

Here's to matinees, Napa's talented teens, jumping, playtime and stories — pick and choose from this week's array of events.

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

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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.

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!

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FREE KIDS MATINEE

Where/When: St. Helena Library, 1492 Library Lane, St. Helena, Today 3:30pm

Why Go:  It’s  time to  get the kids out of the house and what’s better than a free movie at the library? Today’s movie is Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2.

Pricing: Free

IDOL NV 2011

Where/When: Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main Street, Napa, Saturday,  7pm-10pm

Why Go: It’s the finals and Napa’s got talent.  You and the kids will be inspired by these teens and have fun watching to see who will be crowned IDOL NV 2011.

Pricing: $20 students/$25 general

Where/When: 849 Jackson Street., Suite 4A , Napa, daily 9-5

Why Go: The kids need to get out of the house.  Let them jump off some of that boundless energy.

Pricing: $6 a person for one hour

Where/When: , 4300 Linda Vista Avenue, Fridays  9am-11am

Why Go: Because this drop-in playgroup is a blast for you and your little ones (ages 2-5).

Pricing: $2 per child (adults are free).

Where/When: , 580 Coombs Street, Napa, Thursdays 10:30am

Why Go: Because there’s nothing like a good story and some puppet time.  Get grinning.

Pricing: Free (for 3-5 yr olds)


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