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Grab & Go: Ice Cream, Comics and Wildlife

Here's 31¢ ice cream, a comic book and collectible sale and wildlife explorations — pick and choose from this week's array of activities

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Where/When: Baskin-Robbins; Wednesday, April 27, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Why Go: Did someone say 31¢ ice cream scoops? Proceeds support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Pricing: 31¢

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2. TRI-VALLEY COMIC BOOK & COLLECTIBLE SALE

Where/When: Alameda County Fairgrounds; Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Why Go: This show features comics, toys and other collectibles. You and your kids can complete or start your collection.

Pricing: Adults $5, children $2, parking $8

3. ZOOKIDS: SKINS AND SCALES

Where/When: Oakland Zoo; Saturday, April 30 at 9 a.m.

Why Go: This program for ages 4 and 5 will teach kids how skins and scales help animals survive in their habitat. Program includes a theme-based game, mini-hike, snack (grapes and apple juice), craft and free play.

Pricing:$20 for members; $23 for non-members. Pre-registration required.

4. SHARK FEEDING

Where/When: Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center; Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to noon

Why Go: Take your kids to assist the Interpretive Center staff during the daily feeding at the shark tank. Plus, learn about other creatures like shore crabs, anemones and barnacles.

Pricing: Free

5. DIP AND DISCOVER EXPLORATION SERIES

Where/When: Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center; Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Why Go: Over the course of five Sundays (starting on May 1), you and your kids ages 6 to 10 will discover the hidden marsh by dip netting, looking through microscopes, water testing, bird watching, fishing for sharks and more.

Pricing: $45

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