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!

March Madness Game Day

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Gates Mills Branch, 1491 Chagrin River Road, 3:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday

Why Go: Nintendo Wii and plenty of games to play, along with traditional games like Uno, Battleship and Cranium

Price: Free

Sitters School

Where/When: Hillcrest Hospital, 6780 Mayfield Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Why Go: Baby sitters can learn about infant care, accident prevention and how to handle emergencies

Price: $40, to register call 440-312-4647

Battle of the Brick Block Builders

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library Gates Mills Branch, 1491 Chagrin River Road, 4-5 p.m. March 15

Why Go: Children in first and second grades can create an original design with LEGOs provided by the library and every participant will receive a prize

Price: Free, registration required – call 440-423-4808

Family Friday Night: Canine Cousins

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday

Why Go: Discover the canines that might be found in your back yard. Learn about coyotes and foxes and take a hike to look for canine tracks

Price: Free

Sunday Bird Walk

Where/When: Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin Reservation Nature Center, 9-11 a.m. Sunday

Why Go: Enjoy the beginnings of migration and celebrate the birds that already arrived. Some binoculars will be available

Price: Free