Grab & Go: Events for Moms and Kids in Falls Church

Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

Civil War Day

Where/When: , 312 Park Ave., Falls Church, Saturday, May 21; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Why Go: Civil War Day is held each year on a Saturday in May at Cherry Hill Park. This living-history event depicts the Falls Church homefront during the Civil War. Activities include drilling and firing demonstrations, living history presentations, a Civil War music concert and box lunches.

Pricing: Free

Ages: All ages

A Year With Frog and Toad

Where/When: Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md.; Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy this fun play with your children.

Pricing: $15

Ages: All ages

Kid Zone Laser Tag

Where/When: LaserNation, 421 S. Sterling Blvd., Sterling, Va., Saturday, May 21; 10 a.m. – noon

Why Go: Every Saturday morning from 10 until noon kids 12 and under can play LaserNation. No one over 12 is admitted in the arena.

Pricing: $4

Ages: 12 and under