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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Spring Break activities abound this week — pick and choose from this week's array of events

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

I-X INDOOR AMUSEMENT PARK

Where/When: I-X Center, Brook Park, today through May 1. Days and times vary.

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Why Go: Rides, games, Kidsville and the Big Cat Habitat. Don’t forget the Parents Pavilion — mom and dad can relax with comfy couches and big-screen TVs while your kids play.

Pricing: At the door, general admission tickets are $21, children under 48 inches are $18, children ages 3 and under are free, and those over age 60 pay $9 on Saturdays and Sundays but are free on weekdays. Discount tickets are available at Marc’s and through AAA. Two-dollar discount coupon available at http://www.ixamusementpark.com/discountsPromotions.asp.

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USA NATIONAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

Where/When: , today through Sunday.

Why Go: It’s the Tier II Under 18 National Championships, so expect some stellar hockey. You never know — maybe you’ll see some of these kids in the NHL someday.

Pricing: $35 pass gives you access to all 25 games at Mentor and the 50 games at Gilmour Academy.

Where/When: , 7721 Mentor Ave., Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Bring your hamster and a hamster ball and join the crazy fun at the races! If that’s not enough hamster for you, visit Petco from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday for a chance to meet the store’s hamsters and learn more about them.

Pricing: Free.

ALL-DAY SKATE CAMP

Where/When: , starts Monday through April 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: The program includes skating, broomball, movies, crafts, games and more skating. How much more excitement could one week hold?

Pricing: $32 (includes skate rental). Food is available for purchase or kids can bring their own lunch.

CAMP WILDWOOD SPRING BREAK BASH

Where/When: , Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go: Kids ages 5 through 11 will participate in arts, crafts and games — each day will have different activities.

Pricing: $62 for residents, $78

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