Enjoy Green Activities With the Family

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: At the  in Morris Township from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17.
Why Go: Because families can drop-in and create a tie-dye shamrock in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This event is for all ages.
Pricing: $4 per child for museum members, $5 per child for non-members.

Where/When: From 7 to 9 p.m. at the  in Morristown on Friday, March 18.
Why Go: J.J. Chaisson, a maritime fiddler from Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, will be visiting to perform in Morris County. 
Pricing: $15 in advance by contacting Margie Waldrum at 973-538-5260, extension 122. $20 at the door. Students and senior citizens $10.

Where/When: 10 a.m. at the  in Morris Township on Friday, March 18.
Why Go: Families can tour the museum, including the mini gallery with their young children. There is also an art project included.
Pricing: Free with museum admission.

Open Story Time
Where/When: At the Morris County Library from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 18.
Why Go: Because children between 6 months and 2 years old can listen to stories, songs, and participate in finger plays in the children’s room of the library.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: At  in Jefferson from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 19.
Why Go: Because this six-week program is a free place for children between the ages of 1 and 5 to enjoy music, stories, and games.
Pricing: Free. To register, head to the church’s website, or call 973-697-2400

Laurel Trail Walk
Where/When: 1 p.m. at  in Chatham on Saturday, March 19.
Why Go: Because children, teens, and adults ages 12 and older can join a naturalist to explore the swamp.
Pricing: $2, pre-registration at 973-635-6629

Frogs in Love
Where/When: At , which runs through Kinnelon, Montville and Boonton, from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 19.
Why Go: Because children 5 or older can learn about frogs and their love songs. Bring binoculars.
Pricing: $1, pre-registration at 973-334-3130

Where/When: At 1:30 p.m. at the  in Morris Townshipon Saturday, March 19.
Why Go: Because Susan Prisco, a rabbit breeder, will speak about rabbits, there will be tea time, and guests can make a spring themed garden craft. For ages six or older.
Pricing: $30. Pre-registration is required at 973-326-7601.

Where/When: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with night sky observatory hours from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the  in Morris Township on Saturday, March 19.
Why Go: Because there will be a chance for children 5 or older to design their own planets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as a part of Super Science Saturday. There will be activities throughout the day, lectures, telescope training and more.
Pricing: Free with museum admission, which is $7 per child and $10 per adult.

Where/When: From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because families can learn about children’s chores and family life circa 1810, including information about where food was found, making yarn, and reusing household items.
Pricing: $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students, and free for children 12 or younger.

Where/When: At 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the  in Morristown on Sunday, March 20.
Why Go: Because Popovich Comedy Pet Theater includes dozens of animals. You can see Gregory Popovich, a Russian circus performer and juggler.
Pricing: $25, with tickets available online.

Vernal Equinox Hike
Where/When: From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at  on Sunday, March 20.
Why Go: Because families with children ages 7 or older can hike through the mountain and learn about equinox history and folklore.
Pricing: $5 per person, pre-registration required at 973-334-3130.