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Grab & Go Kids Planner
Pet adopt-a-thons, newborn farm animals and canine reading coaches — this weekend's planner has an animal theme
Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner!
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box.
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Where/When: Today at 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the .
Why Go: Children get to practice their reading skills that is licensed and trained to be a good listener.
Pricing: Free, but registration is required online or at 440-257-2512.
Where/When: Saturday. Sixth grade from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., seventh grade from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and eighth grade from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lost Nation Sports Park in Willoughby.
Why Go: It’s a chance to burn off some energy and show off those mad skills.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at , 7721 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
Why Go: What could make your child happier than picking out a new dog, cat or other pet?
Pricing: Free to attend.
• LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK DISCOVERY DAYS
Where/When: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland, Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Banish the winter blahs with snowshoeing, hands-on activities like making ice cream and bread, and meeting newborn animals.
Pricing: Ages 60 and older, $5, ages 12 to 59, $6; children 2 to 11 free this day only; children younger than 2 and Farmpark members, free.
Where/When: , Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: Well, it’s not Ringling Bros., but kids ages 3 to 5 will get to create silly clowns and peanut-loving elephants, sing circus songs and enjoy a circus story.
Pricing: $7 for residents, $9 for nonresidents.