Grab 'n' Go Kids Planner: Family Fun and Education

This week's Grab 'n' Go brings carnivals, celebrations and education. Whether you're toting around toddlers or teens, we have something for you. 

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!

SPRING CELEBRATION AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Where/When: Grand Park, Aliso Viejo Town Center, Aliso Viejo.  Saturday, April 16, 9 to 11:30 a.m. 
Why go: To enjoy a pancake breakfast, an egg hunt, a visit with Peter Rabbit, games, face painting and more.  Bring a basket for egg collection.
Pricing:  Free event and free parking.  Pancake breakfast (9 to 11 a.m.) is $5 for adults and $4 for children under 10.  Proceeds benefit the South County Teen Center.

UNDER THE BIG TOP CARNIVAL
Where/When: Canyon Vista Elementary School, 27800 Oak View Dr., Aliso Viejo.  Friday, April 15, 3 to 7 p.m.
Why go: To enjoy games, rides, food, live entertainment, face painting and more.  All proceeds benefit Canyon Vista Elementary School PTA.
Pricing:  Free admission and free parking.  All activities are $3 or less.

FAMILY DAY AT THE BEALL
Where/When: Beall Center for Art and Technology, 712 Arts Plaza, UC Irvine.  Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why go: The whole family can enjoy hands-on art projects and demonstrations by local high-tech companies in manufacturing, engineering and design.
Pricing:  Free admission.  Free parking for this event.

HISTORY COMES ALIVE
Where/When: Aliso Viejo Library, 1 Journey, Aliso Viejo.  Saturday, April 16, at 2 p.m.
Why go: All ages are invited to interact with a historical impressionist portraying Thomas Edison.
Pricing:  Free