Sure, it is supposed to rain all week, but that doesn't mean you and yours can't get out of the house together. Here's a quick list of five different things the area has to offer families this weekend. As always, email me at nathana@patch.com with your ideas.

• Stories and Crafts for 3- to 6-Year Olds
  Where/When: At the Butler Public Library on Thursday, March 10 at 1 p.m.

  Why Go: Because children ages 3 through 6 can enjoy a story and make a take-home craft.

  Pricing: Free, but registration is necessary by visiting the library or calling 973-838-3262
• Scrapbooking
  Where/When: At the Parsippany-Troy Hills Free Public Library main branch from 4:15 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 10.
  Why Go: Children in the first grade or higher can bring photos and other objects to create scrapbooks. The library will provide paper and decorations.

  Pricing: Free
• Propagating Native Plants at Pyramid Mountain
  Where/When: From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at the Pyramid Mountain Historic Area, which runs through Kinnelon, Boonton, and Montville.

  Why Go: If your family has a precocious gardener in it, age 12 or older, then this event should be fun. How to store, collect, and plant native seeds will be discussed.

  Pricing: $5, pre-registration at 973-334-3130 required
• Ham Dinner
  Where/When: From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Montville Reformed Church on Saturday, March 12.

  Why Go: Because there will be home-baked spiral ham, corn, bread, scalloped potatoes, a salad bar, a dessert bar, and a drink included with the price of admission. Takeout will be available.

  Pricing: $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 10
• Story and Craft at County Library
  Where/When: At the Morris County Library in Whippany from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 12.

  Why Go: Because children ages 3 and older and their parents can have fun with a story and a related craft in the children’s room of the library.

  Pricing: Free