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.

Each Wednesday, 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" — Stories for Children

Where/When: Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave at 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC, Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.

Why Go: The museum staff will 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.

Pricing: $15 for parking, program is free

Ages: All ages

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake

Where/When: Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md., Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy this on-stage performance about what happens if you give a cat a cupcake. The play was adapted from the book by Laura Numeroff.

Pricing: $15

Ages: All ages

Earth Hour 2011

Where/When: Any and everywhere, March 26, 8:30 p.m.

Why Go: Earth Hour asks all citizens, businesses, organizations and government agencies to turn off all non-essential lighting for one hour to encourage citizens and businesses to commit to actions they can take in the coming year to reduce their carbon footprints and conserve energy.

Pricing: Free

Ages: All ages