Grab & Go Kids Planner: Music, Mardi Gras and the McPig Sisters

Hi busy parents! Thanks for checking out the latest installment of the Grab & Go Kids Planner, where we do all the research so you can have all the fun! Every week we at Santa Monica Patch bring you the top five family friendly activities that are just a hop and skip away, or perhaps a full jump.

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Family Best Bets of the Week

• LUCKY DIAZ CONCERT

Where/When: McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Sunday at 11 a.m.

Why Go: This concert from the Lucky Diaz trio—Theron Derrick, Alisha Gaddis, and Lucky himself—will have your whole family grooving! Kids music that adults can enjoy? Yes, it’s true!

Pricing: 2 and under, free; 3 and up, $8

• MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION

Where/When: LA Farmers Market, Sunday at 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Why Go: Celebrate Mardi Gras this year by dancing to the Cajun music and perusing the wide variety of produce. Your little one can enjoy the party with face-painting and shaker-making!

Pricing: Free

• BARNYARD MADNESS

Where/When: ; Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. from Mar. 12-May 22

Why Go: Children of all ages will love the musical adventures of the McPig sisters as they use toe-tapping music and audience participation to discover that friendship is not based on size, color—or even species!

Pricing: 12 and under, $10.50; Adults, $12.50

• SIGNSHINE

Where/When: , Mar. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Why Go: This story time will keep the under-4 set completely engaged with sign language, puppets, songs and an art project!

Pricing: Free

• A FAERY HUNT

Where/When: Crestwood Hills Park, Mar. 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Why Go: An interactive show that teaches lessons about kindness, friendship and respect in a beautiful setting, plus real-life “faery folk”? Your budding fairy will be in heaven!

Pricing: $12.50 per person