It's finally getting a little warmer (at least some of the time), so it seems like a good time to take the family and head out. Our weekly Grab & Go Kids Planner has you covered. It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five (or more) best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. As always, help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know! Open Art WorkshopWhere/When: At …

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-…

Beloved (by me, at least) child author Dr. Seuss turns 107 today. Celebrate his works at the Montville Library this afternoon from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The event includes games, snacks and activities for kids of all age. If you are looking for something to do with the whole family later in the week, we've got that covered, too: Dr. Suess Storytime Where/When: 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble in Morris Plains on Thursday, March 3Why Go: Because parents can reminisce while introducing their children to a classic children’s author.
Pricing: Free “Peter and the Wolf” Performance Where/When: Morris Plains …

So once again, we bring you the Grab & Go Kids Planner. It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. 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. As always, help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know! Parents Night OutWhere/When: From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Master Kim’s Tiger Tae Kwon Doin Kinnelon on Saturday, Feb. 26.Why Go: This is the kind of “family” event where the …

Last week, we told you it was finally getting a little warmer, so it seemed like a good time to venture outside of the house with the family and find something fun to do. With temperatures hitting the 60s this week (hey, remember winter?) that seems doubly true. So once again, we bring you the Grab & Go Kids Planner. It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five (or more) best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. As always, help us build the …

It's finally getting a little warmer (at least some of the time), so it seems like a good time to take the family and head out. Our weekly Grab & Go Kids Planner has you covered. It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five (or more) best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. As always, help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know! Chocolate FestivalWhere/When: …

We're glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five (or more) 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—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know! New Exhibit at Museum of Early Trades & CraftsWhere/When: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts in Madison, …