Cuddle Up In Pajamas or Take the Kids to Play

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!

Where/When: From 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the  on Thursday, March 3
Why Go: Because pajamas are comfortable, and crafts and stories are fun. To register, head to the Jefferson Township Public Library website.
Pricing: Free

 For Kids Ages 1 to 5
Where/When: From 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 5 at  in Oak Ridge
Why Go: Because kids can enjoy music, stories and games and parent/guardian participation is required, so the whole family can enjoy themselves together. 
Pricing: Free

Dr. Suess Storytime
Where/When: 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble in Morris Plains on Thursday, March 3
Why Go: Because parents can reminisce while introducing their children to a classic children’s author.
Pricing: Free

 at Chatham High School
Where/When: Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday March 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. at 
Why Go: “Guys & Dolls” won six Tony Awards on Broadway and there are three chances for families to enjoy the play in Chatham this weekend.
Pricing: $10 for students and $12 for adults at the door.

Where/When:  on Friday, March 4 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Because the Pushcart Players Acting Company, a professional theater group, will put on this performance of a classic play.
Pricing: $5 for adults, free for senior citizens and children younger than 18.

, Open To All Ages
Where/When: The Music Den in Butler on Friday, March 4 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: If your family is musically inclined, why not get together for a family performance? Or just go and enjoy some music?
Pricing: Free

“Rapunzel - A Brush with Fate!”
Where/When: At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Pax Amicus Castle Theatre in Budd Lake on Saturday, March 5
Why Go: Because the whole family can enjoy this classic with a modern twist. For more information, see the Pax Amicus website.
Pricing: $12

Classic Cartoons
Where/When: At the  at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5
Why Go: Because families can enjoy cartoons on the big screen. This is the only scheduled showing of classic cartoons at the Morris Museum in March.
Pricing: Free with museum admission

Winter Search Party
Where/When:  from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5
Why Go: Because families with children age five or older can learn what clues to look for to figure out which animals spent the winter on Pyramid Mountain.
Pricing: $1, pre-registration required at 973-334-3130

Where/When: At the  in Morristown on Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Why Go: Because many children love Pippi Longstocking, and many also love musicals. This has both! For ages 5 or older.
Pricing: $12. For tickets or more information, see the Community Theatre’s website.