This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Here's a spring book sale, a Cambodian New Year Festival, a cat show, free sailing lessons and a ukulele festival — pick and choose from this week's array of activities.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

Where/When: San Leandro Main Library; Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Find out what's happening in San Leandrowith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Why Go: Everyone in your family will find a book to take home at this sale featuring over 10,000 quality books covering just about every subject and genre at bargain prices.

Pricing: Free admission

Find out what's happening in San Leandrowith free, real-time updates from Patch.

EAST BAY CAMBODIAN NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

Where/When: Cesar Chavez Educational Center in Oakland; Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Why Go: Free food, karaoke, traditional dancing, a fashion show, games, and plenty of kid-friendly activities.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Alameda County Fairgrounds; Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Do your kids love cats? This show features over 200 cats and kittens, plus loving cats up for adoption, arts, crafts and gifts. 

Pricing: $5-$8; $20 family

FREE SAILING DAY OPEN HOUSE

Where/When: 124 University Ave., Berkeley; Sunday, April 3, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Celebrate the start of the spring sailing season at Cal Sailing's first Open House of the year, where members of the public are welcome to sign up at the clubhouse to go out on the bay and learn how to sail. Children must be 5 or over and accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Chabot College Performing Arts Center in Hayward; Sunday, April 3, from 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Check out the longest running ukulele festival on the mainland with arts and crafts and food vendors.

Pricing: Adults $8 in advance, $10 at the door; Children 4 years old and under are free

You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?