Grab and Go Kids Planner: Mar. 4-6

Glad you clicked on our recently-new Grab & Go Kids Planner! It's back for its fourth week!

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 Thursday, 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! 

This week, catch the opening of a new movie or shop for a new book! Here are all the details as well as three other of our top family-friendly event suggestions for this weekend and the upcoming week.

What: Rango

When: Friday

Where: 

Cost: Bargain Matinee - $6.50 (all shows before 6pm)

Take the family out for opening night for this animated action movie! See a show before 6 p.m. to get the bargain matinee price!

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When: 9:45 to 11 a.m. Saturday

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Cost: $8

This program, for ages 4 through 8, uses storytelling, simple yoga, creative art and music to help your child develop focus and attention.

What:Charlotte's Web

When: 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

Where: Gemini Children's Theater

Cost: $9.50 per ticket

Head into the city this weekend to see an affordable kid-friendly show. Your family will love this interactive performance of Charlotte's Web!

What: 

When:  2 - 3 p.m. Saturday

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Ages 5 and up will learn to belly dance in this program! Your kids will have fun and you will enjoy watching them learn!

What: Shop at

When: Anyday!

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Cost: Prices vary

Get the family away from the t.v. and stop by the Beyond Bedtime Books to do some shopping! There is a variety of books for kids to choose from.