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!

Beat the Heat Game Day

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Gates Mills Branch, 1491 Chagrin River Road, 1:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday
Why Go: Play Wii Carnival Games and Sports Resort in addition to traditional games
Price: Free – to register, click here

Friday Movie Night

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center, 7 p.m. Friday
Why Go: See Insect Hunters from the Life of Mammals series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Price: Free

Family Storytime

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Mayfield Branch, 6080 Wilson Mills Road, 7 p.m. today
Why Go: A family storytime for ages 2-6 with a caregiver
Price: Free – no registration required

Bats at the Ballgame

Where/When: Barnes & Noble, 28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 11 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: Storytime featuring Brian Lies' Bats at the Ballgame and a batty craft
Price: Free

Moonlight Movies at Legacy Village

Where/When: , 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, 7 p.m. today
Why Go: Kids activities start at 7, see Despicable Me on the lawn at 9
Price: Free