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!

Naturepiece Theatre: What Big Eyes You Have

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks Nature Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday
Why Go: A puppet show explaining the world of owls, an owl craft and a visit from an owl
Price: Free

New Picture Books

Where/When: , 28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 11 a.m. Thursday
Why Go: Preschool storytime will feature newest picture books
Price: Free

Monarch Butterfly Migration

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Strawberry Picnic Area parking lot, 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday
Why Go: Ages 10 and older can collect information about monarchs and catch them for tagging
Price: Free

Bellfaire JCB 16th annual Biathlon & Family Walk

Where/When: Bellfaire JCB, 22001 Fairmount Blvd., Shaker Heights, 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday
Why Go: Take a two-mile walk and enjoy a post-walk picnic with food and entertainment
Price: $50 for the family walk – for information, call 216-320-8276

Thursdays with Ms. Margo

Where/When: Barnes & Noble, 28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 11 a.m. Thursday
Why Go: Story, songs and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers
Price: Free