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!

Bubble Lady

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Mayfield Branch, 6080 Wilson Mills Road, 7 p.m. Thursday
Why Go: See bubbles that multiply and do acrobatic feats, as well as a person inside a bubble
Price: Free – no registration required

Outdoor Movie

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center lawn, 9:10 p.m. Saturday
Why Go: See outdoor showing of Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Price: Free

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

Movies Under the Stars

Where/When: Mayfield Heights City Park, at dusk on Thursday
Why Go: Bring a lawn chair or blanket for a free showing of Despicable Me
Price: Free - concessions will be sold

Oceans, Oceans!

Where/When: Barnes & Noble, 28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 11 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: Learn about oceans and the creatures who live in them
Price: Free