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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Good Food, Good Fun

We've got a festival wholly devoted to all things tasty, as well as many more activities to keep you and yours entertained.

Hi there, super-busy parents. We at Santa Monica Patch understand that, with school in full swing, your precious spare time is now down to nub. So we took it upon ourselves to find you the top family-friendly activities in Santa Monica.

Ooh—did you hear the buzz on an awesome event in the pipeline? One going on right now? We hate being left out. It brings up unpleasant memories from junior high. Please share the details in the comment box below. Oh fiddlesticks, did we suggest an event that caused jeers instead of cheers from your clan? Let us know of our mistake as well. We at Patch always want to hear from you!

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Where/When: Arizona Avenue, between Fourth and Ocean; ; and ; Wednesday through Sunday

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Why Go: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of our own with this festival that combines tasty food, farmers, chefs, sustainable food advocates, local restaurants and food businesses for one scrumptious five-day event.

Pricing: Free

CARS, TRAINS, & PLANES

Where/When: ; Tuesday, 3 p.m.

Why Go: Anything with wheels is pretty much guaranteed to entertain the 2-5 set. This story and craft time all about different types of transportation, so it's going to be a huge hit with the preschool kids.

Pricing: Free

• PUPPET STORY PLAY-A-LONG

Where/When: Zimmer Museum; Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

Why Go: Channel your child’s inner Jim Henson with this interactive story time, during which kids get to be the puppeteers!

Pricing: Included with museum’s admission

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