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Grab & Go Kids Planner is a weekly column providing you with a list of five great local activities for the family.
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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Summer camp open house, movie night, college fair or a theater performance — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.   FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK   • SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE Where/When: Sunday, March 27…
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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Story times, including one in sign language, movies, Annie and a kids’ night out— pick and choose from this week’s array of events.   FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK   • KIDS’ NIGHT OUT Where/When: March 18, 6:30-9 p.…
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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!   FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK * A Rollicking Good Time Storyhour When/Where: Fridays at 10 a.m. at Andover Book Store, 89 Main St., Andover. Why Go? Storyteller Susan Lenoe brings creative stories to young kids.  …
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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Free child ID kits, theater performances, toddler play and movies — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.   FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK   • FREE CHILD ID PROGRAM Where/When:  March 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m…
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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you! Author reading, pottery painting, storytimes and youth center — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.   FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK   • A CHILD’S LIFE ADVENTURES IN TIME WORKSHOP Where/When: Feb. 23, 1…
Look for this kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you. See if hockey is the sport for your kid this weekend, or take in a free viewing of Charlotte’s Web — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.   FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • WALK THE WOODS AT HAROLD PARKER STATE FOREST Where/When: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Harold Parker State Forest, 305 Middleton Road. Why Go: Incorporate exercise into your family routine. Stop by…
Glad you clicked on our new 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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let …

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