Grab ’n’ Go Kids Planner: Wiener Dog Races

It's already that time of year: the running of the dachshunds and the beginning of a pumpkin patch.

Where/When: Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 to 5 p.m. weekdays, through Oct. 31
Why go: Children can also enjoy train rides, the haunted house, hay mazes, pony rides, carnival games, tractor races, face painting and panning for gold
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Scats Gymnastics, 
5742 McFadden Ave., Huntington Beach; Night out from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, sleepover from 6 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday
Why go: For parents who need a break, let your children enjoy the fun activities at Scats while you get a much-needed night out.
Pricing: Sleepover: members: $45 for first child, $35 per sibling; non-members, $50 for first child, $40 per sibling; Night Out: members: $35 for first child, $25 per sibling; non-members $40 for first child, $30 per sibling

Where/When: Old World, 
7561 Center Ave., Huntington Beach; 3 p.m. Sunday
Why go: Watch as these short-legged but scrappy canines race toward the finish line.
Pricing: $1