You’re no stranger to toddlers in turbulence. (That carry-on is so crammed with pacifying tricks it commands a seat of its own.) So why you rely on a cab to haul your motley crew to the airport is anybody’s guess.

Next time, make an online reservation with Butterfly Limo. The fam-friendly car service specializes in chauffeuring you and the young’uns to and from Bay Area airports.

Depending on the size of your entourage, owner John Batista will dispatch a clean, spacious town car, SUV, or van. Your chariot arrives early, with child seats or bases and a driver who happily assists with the loading and unloading of your gear. All for the same price as said taxi. (You know, the one that never arrived.)

Settle in, close your eyes, and relax while you can.

You’ve got a bumpy ride ahead.

Butterfly Limo (877-410-8301 or butterflylimo.com).

MARCH
Sixth Annual Burlingame Pet Parade
What: A marching band-accompanied cavalcade of pets, costumed owners, and stuffed animals, complete with ribbons and prizes.
Why: Strut your pup.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.
Where: Broadway, b/t Chula Vista & Capuchino Aves., Burlingame.

LATHER
Soap Making with Brittany Andrews
What: Tykes transform oatmeal, cukes, and other household items into fragrant soaps.
Why: Come clean.
When: Sat., 2-4 p.m.
Where: Paxton Gate’s Curiosities for Kids, 766 Valencia St., b/t 18th & 19th Sts. (415-252-9990). Reservations recommended.

CREATE
Kids’ Day with Alex Beard
What: Wee imaginations enter the creative whirl of Beard’s The Jungle Grapevine with abundant art materials, storytelling, and a book signing.
Why: Into the wild blue yonder.
When: Thurs., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Menlo Park Library Rec Center, 800 Alma St., near Melke Dr., Menlo Park (650-330-2500).