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!

Bonk the Juggler

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Mayfield Branch, 6080 Wilson Mills Road, 7 p.m. Thursday
Why Go: Aaron Bonk will present mystifying acts of mirthful madness and manipulation mastery
Price: Free – no registration required

Pre-Engineering: Exploring Literature

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Gates Mills Branch, 1491 Chagrin River Road, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday
Why Go: Children ages 6-9 can discuss a classic book and build a model that relates to the story
Price: Free – to register, click here

Thursdays with Ms. Margo

Where/When: Barnes & Noble, 28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 11 a.m. Thursday
Why Go: Toddlers and preschoolers can hear a story and participate in songs and crafts
Price: Free

Meet Author/Illustrator Lindsay Ward

Where/When: Lee Road Library, 2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 8 p.m. Thursday
Why Go: Lindsay Ward will talk about how she creates her books and lead children in creating their own works of art
Price: Free

Toddler Story Time

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Mayfield Branch, 6080 Wilson Mills Road, 10 a.m. Thursday
Why Go: Caregivers and children ages 19-35 months can participate in a program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays
Price: Free – no registration required