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Grab & Go Kids' Planner: BBQ, Rodeo Parade, Bike Workshop

Here's a community BBQ, chili cook-off, a spring garden party, rodeo parade, and bike workshop— pick and choose from this week's array of family activities.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK:

Where/When: James Logan High School; Wednesday, May 11, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Why Go: Music, games for the kids, BBQ hot dogs

Pricing: Free

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  • Where/When: Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park in Castro Valley; Friday, May 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: Spice up your family dinner this weekend and take your family to taste over 20 different chili recipes
  • Pricing: $1 tasting tickets

 

COMMUNITY SPRING GARDEN PARTY

  • Where/When: Ochoa Middle School Garden (2121 Depot Rd., Hayward); Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Why Go: Meet master gardeners, enjoy freshly prepared food, learn how you can produce fresh foods in their own gardens, and walk away with your own plant to grow at home.
  • Pricing: Free

ROWELL RANCH RODEO PARADE

  • Where/When: Castro Valley Blvd. in Castro Valley (between San Miguel Avenue and Lake Chabot Road); Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon
  • Why Go: Take the kids to see the annual parade featuring horse teams, rodeo queens and local community groups.
  • Pricing: Free

  • Where/When: Parrott Street and E. 14th Street in San Leandro; Sunday, May 15, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: East Bay Bicycle Coalition safety instructors will provide a day of games, safety drills, skill building and a neighborhood ride for your whole family to take part in
  • Pricing: Free

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

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