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!

Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey presents Barnum 200 – Barnum’s FUNundrum

Where/When: , 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, Va., Thursday, April 14 (7 p.m.); Friday, April 15 (10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m.); Saturday, April 16 (11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.); Sunday, April 17 (1 p.m., 5 p.m.)

Why Go: Enjoy performances by circus performers and enjoy watching them perform high-flying stunts and tricks and other entertaining acts.

Pricing: $14 - $110

Ages: All ages

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake

Where/When: Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md., Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.; Sunday, April 17, 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

Washington Nationals Baseball

Where/When: Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street, SE, Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 16, 1:05 p.m.; Sunday, April 17

Why Go: Watch the Washington Nationals take on National League opponents the Milwaukee Brewers at National Park.

Pricing: $10 - $325

Ages: All ages