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Grab and Go Kids Planner for Feb. 23-27
Our suggestions for five things to do with your family or for your family, today through Sunday!
We've done the research, we've done your homework, and we're ready to give you our suggestions for ways you can get up and go with your family this week and heading into the weekend.
We think we've found a great mix—indoors and outdoors, fun and educational, right here in town and not too far away. We have suggestions for your young ones, a chance to adopt a pet, and ideas for your teens, too.
Here's our five suggestions for this week. 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!
Find out what's happening in Capitola-Soquelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Where/When: , 1210 41st Ave. Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.
Find out what's happening in Capitola-Soquelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Why Go: Santa Cruz County Animal Services is doing an adopt-a-pet day! Dogs and cats will be in front of the store, so check them out! Your new family member could be waiting for you. Dr. River May and Dr. Sheena Logothetti, veterinarians at Capitola Veterinary Hospital, will be at New Leaf Community Markets in Capitola answering questions and giving tips for a healthier pet!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Cabrillo College Student Activity Center Building (SAC), Room 202, Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Why Go: To learn about the financial aid your teen or young adult might be able to receive for college. Cabrillo College and UC Santa Cruz staff members, as well as financial aid counselors, will lend their expertise at "Cash 4 College," an event designed to assist students and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a requirement to receive many forms of higher education funding.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 400 Beach St. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Go down to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for the 30th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and Festival. Join the fun and excitement as talented chefs from throughout the West Coast compete for the glory of the BEST CLAM CHOWDER! More than just a culinary competition, the fun event has featured participants dressed as scuba divers, mermaids and even as a "Clam Fairy."
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 1 W. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz. Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: The Core Scholastic Surf League presents its surf contest for middle- and high-school students at Steamer Lane.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: It's a special event: "Quilts: Its Easy Being Green: Recycle, Reuse, Renew." Enjoy this 33rd annual quilt show with its special "green" quilt, exhibits, fashion show, children's activities and even a quilt auction.
Pricing: Free
