Grab ’n’ Go Kids Planner: Spring Is Here

This is the first week of spring. Time to get out and enjoy some sunshine—if you can find any amid these rain-soaked days. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for families and kids, including a couple of great classes offered through the city of Seal Beach. 

WALKING TOUR OF THE SEAL BEACH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AND NATIVE PLANT GARDEN
Where/When: The Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge, 800 Seal Beach Blvd, the entrance to the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach; 8:30 a.m. Saturday, visitors must RSVP today for Saturday’s tour.
Why go: Great no-cost way to see wildflowers in bloom along with wildlife from falcons, sea turtles, coyotes and the region’s largest burrowing owl population.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: , 151 Marina Dr, Seal Beach; first meeting is 3:30 p.m. Thursday, meets for three more Thursdays after that
Why go: Children ages 6 to 12 can learn sketching, painting and artistic composition
Pricing: $98

Where/When: , 151 Marina Dr, Seal Beach; first session is 3:30 p.m. Friday, meets for a total of 10 sessions through June 17
Why go: Children ages 9 through 13 can learn about all aspects of video game design from character creation to programming the code. Students will complete a game during the course of the class
Pricing: $165 for class, $10 materials fee payable to instructor

Where/When: , 10862 Bloomfield St, Los Alamitos; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday
Why go: Carnival rides, games and live entertainment
Pricing: Admission is free, but tickets are $1 each

Where/When: , 707 Electric Ave, Seal Beach; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Great low-cost way to stock up on books of many different genres
Pricing: Prices vary