Playtime, Hiking and Girl Scout Cookies

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!

 at Pyramid Mountain
Where/When: From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at the, which runs through Kinnelon, Boonton, and Montville.
Why Go: If your family has a precocious gardener in it, age 12 or older, then this event should be fun. How to store, collect, and plant native seeds will be discussed.
Pricing: $5, pre-registration at 973-334-3130 required

Where/When: From 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the  in Oak Ridge on Saturday, March 12.
Why Go: Because children between the ages of 1 and 5 can enjoy music, games and stories. Parents and guardians must participate.
Pricing: Free

Story and Craft Hosted by Kappa Delta Pi of 
Where/When: At the Morris County Library in Whippany on Saturday, March 12 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Why Go: The sisters of the College of St. Elizabeth’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi will host a story craft time for 4- through 8-year olds.
Pricing: Free

 at Great Swamp
Where/When: From 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 at the  in Chatham.
Why Go: Children ages 2 through 6, as long as they are with an adult, can explore and learn about the Great Swamp. They'll discover the types of animals that live there, and the plants that grow there.
Pricing: $2 per person, with pre-registration required at 973-635-6629

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the  in Lake Hopatcong on Saturday, March 12.
Why Go: Do you really need an excuse to buy Girl Scout cookies? 
Pricing: Depends how many boxes you buy.

“Rapunzel - A Brush With Fate!” Performance
Where/When: Saturday March 12 at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. will be the final two chances to see a performance of this modernized version of Rapunzel at the Pax Amicus Castle Theatre in Budd Lake.
Why Go: Because the story is a classic, even if the description on the Pax Amicus website refers to Rapunzel’s split ends and her use of a hair dryer.
Pricing: $12

Where/When: Starts at noon on the corner of South Street and James Street in Morristown on Saturday, March 12.
Why Go: Because there will be 20 bands and approximately 50,000 people in the parade or spectating and because the parade is family oriented. Also, you'll be able to meet Patchers who'll have giveaways, and who can help you get your photo on Patch in just minutes.
Pricing: Free

 at Pyramid Mountain
Where/When: From 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the , which runs through Kinnelon, Boonton and Montville, on Saturday, March 12.
Why Go: Children ages 2 through 6, with an adult, can explore Pyramid Mountain and learn about natural life there, including what types of plants grow and what kind of animals live on the mountain.
Pricing: $2 per person, with pre-registration required at 973-334-3130

Story and Craft at County Library
Where/When: At the Morris County Library in Whippany from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 12.
Why Go: Because children ages 3 and older and their parents can have fun with a story and a related craft in the children’s room of the library.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the  on Saturday, March 12.
Why Go: Because there will be home-baked spiral ham, corn, bread, scalloped potatoes, a salad bar, a dessert bar, and a drink included with the price of admission. Takeout will be available.
Pricing: $9 for adults and $5 for children younger than 10

Second Sunday Family Series: Native Plant Seed Balls
Where/When: From 1 to 3 p.m. at the  on Sunday, March 13.
Why Go: Because families can make seed balls, which help with pollination, from seeds and clay while learning about native plants.
Pricing: $20 per family, pre-registration required at 973-326-7601