Grab & Go Kids Planner: Pier Concerts

Hi there, busy parents. Welcome to the newest Grab & Go Kids Planner, which we at Santa Monica Patch have filled with the top family-friendly activities that are just a hop, skip or at the most a very short jump away.

Do you have the inside scoop on an amazing event going on right now? One in the pipeline? By all means (although the comment box below is easiest) fill us in on the details, so we can participate in the fun. Oh fiddle dee dee, did we recommend an activity that resulted in an epic tantrum? Please let us know of our mistake as well. We at Patch always want to hear from you.

Family Best Bets of the Week

• PIER CHILDREN’S CONCERTS

Where/When: ; Saturdays through Oct. 29

Why Go: Your kids may have been too young for the on our historic pier, but now they can relish in the delights of listening to free live music by the bay. There’s also music, bubbles and prizes!

Pricing: Free

• BUBBLES OPEN HOUSE

Where/When: Bubbles (1421 Fifth St.); Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Be among the first to enjoy Santa Monica’s newest children’s indoor play space with this two-day preview where you're welcome to sample free yoga, music and dance classes. And then you can brag that you were there first, way before it became hip.

Pricing: Free

• TINY TOT OLYMPICS

Where/When: Malibu Bluffs Park; Sunday, 12 to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Unleash your little Olympian at this event where junior athletes compete in obstacle courses, soccer, T-ball and moon bounce. Everyone earns a medal for participation, so it doesn’t matter if you come in third in the bounce.

Pricing: Free