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. We want to hear from you!

Aladdin Jr.

Where/When: Karamu House Youth Theatre, 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland, Sunday, 1 p.m. (Saturday's show is sold out)
Why Go: Stage adaptation of a Disney hit
Price: $10

How to Buy What You Want

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Gates Mills Branch, 1491 Chagrin River Road, 11 a.m. to noon Saturday
Why Go: Celebrate Financial Literacy Month, with kids in grades seven to 12 learning the value of money by playing the Spending Game and creating a personal budget. To register, click here.
Price: Free

Pre-Robotics

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Gates Mills Branch, 1491 Chagrin River Road, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
Why Go: Using LEGO Mindstorms systems, children ages 6 to 10 can build and program robots. To register, click here.
Price: Free

Just for Teens Tuesday Surprise

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Mayfield Branch, 6080 Wilson Mills Road, 3:15 p.m. Tuesday
Why Go: Teens in grades six to 12 can drop in for a surprise activity
Price: Free

Meet the Critters

Where/When: Petco, 7721 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Sunday, 1-2 p.m.
Why Go: Meet fun-loving hamsters and learn about what they are like as pets
Price: Free