Grab ’n’ Go Kids Planner: Springtime and Songs

We at Patch know that as parents, you are very busy. So here are a few ideas for you and your children to spend some quality time together.

Where/When: Back Bay Science Center, 600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach; 7 p.m. today
Why go: Adults and children ages 12 and up can learn about the county's birds of prey
Pricing: Free, but reservations are required; call 949-644-3038 or e-mail tidepools@newportbeachca.gov to reserve your space.

Where/When: Orange County Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange; 10 a.m. Thursday
Why go: Toddlers can learn all about bunnies in this hands-on program.
Pricing: $5 for one child and one adult; reservations are required, call 714-973-6846 to reserve a spot.

Where/When: Bowers Kidseum, 1802 N. Main St., Santa Ana; 10:30 a.m. Friday
Why go: Music, movement and storytelling for kids ages 2 1/2 to 6
Pricing: $8 for Bowers members, $4 each sibling, $12 for non-members, $6 each sibling

Where/When: Edison High School gymnasium, 21400 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach; 3 p.m. Sunday
Why go: The band and chorus will perform patriotic selections along with songs from Huey Lewis
Pricing: Free