sunday/3

OFJCC School for Performing Arts open house. Parents and kids can learn about fall classes, explore musical instruments and take part in mini-workshops, improvisations, singing, dancing and games. At Oshman Family JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. www.paloaltojcc.org/schoolforarts

thursday/7

Carnival games at Lag B’Omer 2013

Lag B’Omer means outdoor fun. Featuring carnival games, a kosher barbecue  (or veggie) meal, tempting desserts and archery practice for kids 8 and older, Chabad  of the Tri-Valley’s Lag B’Omer celebration is a family affair.

5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. $15 per person, $40 per family. www.jewishtrivalley.com

friday/8

Special-needs family camp weekend. Parents and children share outdoor events and celebrate Shabbat in an inclusive, supportive community. At URJ Camp Newman, 4088 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa. Through May 10. $200 per youth, $300 per adult. [email protected]

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