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!

NABA Butterfly Count

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: Join the annual North American Butterfly Association count of local butterflies, bring lunch if you are spending the whole day – for ages 8 and older with an adult
Price: $3 for report publication – to register, call 440-473-3370

Kids Village

Where/When: Legacy Village, 25001 Cedar Road, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: Entertainment, activities and interactive booths – sponsored by Hillcrest Hospital, 106.5 FM The Lake and Legacy Village
Price: Free

Mayfield Heights Family Campout

Where/When: Mayfield Heights City Park, 5 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: Games, crafts, snacks, swimming and camping out
Price: $25 per tent, plus $5 for each person over five campers. Advance registration required – call 440-442-2626, Ext. 267

In Search Of … Dragonflies

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center, 2-3 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: Naturalist Traci Williams will lead a trek around the pond and marsh for ages 8 and older with an adult
Price: Free

Saturday Storytime Adventure

Where/When: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 11 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: Presentation of the best new picture books on the Winnie the Pooh stage
Price: Free