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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Crafts, Ships and Trampolines

Let your artistic side shine.

This week's Grab & Go brings you an assortment of arts and crafts, nautical history and bouncy walls. Whether you're toting around toddlers or teens, we have something for you. 

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BUILD AND GROW
Where/When: :  Lowe's, 26501 Aliso Creek Rd., Aliso Viejo.  Saturday mornings at 10 a.m.
Why go: Because your kids will be proud of the things they can build.
Pricing: Free for kids 4 and older.  Register online.  Classes fill up fast!

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TIDELAND TYKES
Where/When: 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach.  Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Why go: Each week features arts and crafts, storytelling, hands-on activities or nature walks.
Pricing:  $5 per child ages 2-8.  Pre-registration required.  Free parking.

NEWPORT HARBOR NAUTICAL MUSEUM
Where/When: Balboa Fun Zone, 600 E. Bay Ave., Newport Beach.  Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Tuesday; Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Why go: To learn about Orange County’s rich nautical history.  Crafts table and touch tank for kids.
Pricing: Kids 12 and under, $2; adults, $4.

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JUMP SKY HIGH
Where/When:  2970 Airway Ave., Costa Mesa.  Sunday and Monday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 2 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight.  Some days have special events.  Check website for schedule.
Why go:  With 360 degrees of trampoline walls and court supervisors, you can’t fall off this trampoline.
Pricing: $10/hour, $7 for second hour (Monday-Thursday).

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