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Cheer the A's for $2, Sip Tea on Mother's Day

A $2 A's game, a tea garden experience, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, a high school musical, a program for gifted kids—pick and choose from this week's array of activities.

Posted Mon, May 2, 2011 at 7:29 pm PT|Updated Wed, May 4, 2011 at 10:40 pm PT

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

OAKLAND A'S GAME

Where/When: Oakland Coliseum; Wednesday, May 4, at 7:05 p.m.
Why Go: Take advantage of $2 Wednesdays and bring the family to see the Oakland A's play against the Cleveland Indians.
Pricing: $2

Where/When: Golden Tea Garden in downtown Hayward; Wednesday through Sunday
Why Go: Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with your family at a unique tea room with an indoor garden atmosphere. It even offers a "Wee Tea Service" for ages 8 and under.
Pricing: $7.95-$24.95

Where/When: San Leandro Civic Center Plaza; Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Why Go: The fiesta celebrates Mexico’s culture and traditions. Children will have the chance to make traditional Mexican arts and crafts.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: San Leandro High School Arts Education Center; May 5, 6 and 7 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Take your kids to see this musical based on the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea" by Hans Christian Andersen, and check out the new Arts Education Center.
Pricing: $12

Where/When: 1202 Lincoln Ave., Alameda; Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Come and see if the individualized education and enrichment programs offered by Co-Op for Gifted Children are a good fit for your kids. The open house includes a site tour, meeting staff, asking questions, activities/games, raffle and a free picnic.
Pricing: Free

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