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Grab 'n' Go Kids Planner: Cartoons and Presidential Food

Go have fun with your kids!

Spend less time deciding what to do with your kids and more time doing it.

We did the research and came up with a list of events and activities in Newport Beach, or within reasonable driving distance, for the entire family.

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Where/When: 3400 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Preschoolers learn Spanish by participating in music, dance and movement.
Pricing: $68

Tideland Tykes - "Rock" Stars
Where/When: 
 Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Dr,. Newport Beach, Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Parents and kids can experience arts and crafts, story telling, hands-on activities or outdoor nature walks.
Pricing: $5 per child, Free parking

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Wildlife Cartooning
Where/When:
 San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, 5 Riparian View, Irvine, Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Why Go: Learn simple drawing skills while sketching wildlife, drawing cartoons as you learn about animal adaptations.
Pricing: $25 per person which includes all materials 


Where/When:
 3400 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Preschoolers learn French by participating in music, dance and movement.
Pricing: $68

Kids Yoga
Where/When: 3711 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, Wednesday, 4:45 p.m.
Why Go: Tell the kids they can learn how to be "stretchy".
Pricing: First class Free, $20 drop-in


Where/When: 
15435 Jeffery Road, Suite A132, Irvine, Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: Students recreate favorite dishes of Presidents - corned beef hash, ham-stuffed biscuits, eggplant goulash and chocolate freedom.
Pricing: $60 per child

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