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Get Out Weekend Planner

Here's to romote controls, teddy bears, the World Series Trophy, Elmo's birthday and art time— pick and choose from this week's array of events.

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.

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!

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NO LIMITS PRESIDENT’S DAY CAMP

Where/When: Neil Cummins Gym, 58 Mohawk Avenue, Corte Madera, Feb 21-26 8am-6pm

Why Go: Didn’t sign the kids up for camp this week? No problem.  Drop-ins are welcome  and the range of activities will make everyone happy. Check out their new Mars camp.  High tech paper airplanes, romote controlled Legos, model rocketry. Awesome.

Pricing: $55.00 daily call Chris Samet  at 415-717-6925 for more info

BEAR IN THE AIR

Where/When: Corte Madera Children’s Library, 707 Meadowsweet Drive, Corte Madera, Wednesday,11am-12pm

Why Go: Bring the kids and their well loved teddy bears for a special story time with author Susan Meyers. For 3-6 year olds.

Pricing: Free

WORLD SERIES TROPHY

Where/When: San Rafael Community Center, 618 B. Street, San Rafael, today 10:30am-12:30pm

Why Go: Dress your kids in their favorite orange and black because the celebration just keeps on going. Have their photo taken with the trophy but get there early, there's sure to be a crowd and the trophy leaves at 12:30pm sharp!

Pricing: Free

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELMO

Where/When: Borders, 588 Francisco Blvd., Corte Madera, Saturday, 2pm

Why Go: Because who doesn't love a party? The kids will love celebrating Elmo’s big day with music, stories, crafts and  more.

Pricing: Free.

HOLIDAY FINE ARTS CAMP

Where/When: Studio 4 Art, 1133 Grant Avenue, Novato, Nov22-26, 10am-1pm

Why Go:  Just finished scraping the glitter off the kitchen chairs? The kids will love this art camp. Screenprinting, cartooning, wheel throwing and more.  Go for four days or just drop-in. For kids 4-14.

 Pricing: $55 daily, $280 for all four days


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