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!

“Flights of Fancy”

Where/When: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, Va.; Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m.

Why Go: Museum staff read stories about famous aviators, hot-air balloon flights, trips to Mars, characters visible in the night sky, or creatures that have their own wings. Each session includes one story and a hands-on activity. Groups larger than 15 are encouraged to reserve a program through the group reservation form.

Pricing: $15 for parking, free admission.

Ages: All ages

Kid Zone Laser Tag

Where/When: LaserNation, 421 S. Sterling Blvd., Sterling, Va., Saturday, July 23; 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

Bobby Brown Puppets/Recess Monkey

Where/When: Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Saturday, July 23; 10 a.m.

Why Go: Grab your dancing shoes and pack your signing voice, because you are about to go on an adventure. Mother Bear and Baby Bear take you on a picnic, running into those crazy dancing frogs, Fred and Ginger, and the flying Marmaduke.

Pricing: $8

Ages: All ages