Grab & Go Kids Planner: Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day Ideas

The music’s back in town … at the market

• Where/When: ; Thursdays, 4 to 8 p.m.
• Why Go: The music is back at the Farmers’ Market. The season begins with Dr. Loco’s Rockin’ Jalapeno Band, a celebration of Mexican-American Music. And, of course, there’s always more than 35 farmers and producers, where you can pick up locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, nuts, fresh flowers and hot, ready-to-eat foods.
• Price: Free.

• Where/When: ; Sunday, 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Celebrate Mom by dining at one of the great Todos Santos District restaurants, then treat Mom to a free concert on the Plaza stage by Johnny Cash tribute band, The Cash Tribute Band, featuring James Garner.
• Price: Free.

• Where/When: ; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Why Go: Celebrate Mother’s Day at Pump It Up. Get your jump on for some quality time with the family or send them down and enjoy some alone time!  You choose, it's your day...
• Price: $8, adults free.

• Where/When: 2100 Donald Dr, Moraga; Thursday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Why Go: There will be a live mariachi band, piñatas, tortilla making and games for kids.  Also authentic Mexican food and beverages will be available.
• Price: Suggested donation - $5 adult; $10 family at door.

• Where/When: ; weekly on Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• Why Go: Astronomers have found hundreds of planets lurking light-years from our solar system. Learn the latest astronomical techniques for identifying extrasolar planets and measuring their size, mass and temperature, and learn how NASA's Kepler Mission is changing our understanding of these strange new worlds.
• Price: $4.