Grab & Go Kids Planner

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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

*TEEN TRIVIA CONTEST

Where/When: on March 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Why go: Do you think you know a lot about pop culture, music and other topics? Come to our Teen Trivia Tournament and prove your knowledge as you complete in teams to become the Trivia Master.

Pricing: Free

*MOTHER GOOSE TIME

Where/When: on March 11 Times vary by age

Why go: Does your child love nursery rhymes? Come to the library to meet other parents and have your children hear some new and familiar nursery rhymes.

Pricing: Free

*BAYPORT/BLUE POINT ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Where/When: Snedecor Ave & Montauk Hwy, Bayport on March 13 at 11:30 a.m.

Why go: Who doesn’t love a parade and early weather forecasts predict Sunday will be beautiful. 

Pricing: Free

*PETER & THE WOLF

Where/When: Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts on March 13 at 3 p.m.

Why go: See the classic show at a great price.

Pricing: $8-$21

*ALADDIN

Where/When: East Islip’s BayWay Arts Center on March 12 at 2 p.m.

Why go: A Disney classic at an affordable price.

Pricing: $10