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Grab The Kids and Go - For the Week of Feb. 8
This week we have a virtual trip to Mars, a Valentine's Day pajama story time and a parent-child dance, ice fishing and a coffee house open mike.
On Tuesdays, Tolland Patch features its Grab & Go Kids Planner! Each week, we’ll offer a calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with your family, both locally and across the region.
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This week we have a virtual trip to Mars, a Valentine’s Day pajama story time, a parent-child Valentine’s Day dance, ice fishing and a coffee house open mike.
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Where/When: The Children’s Museum at 950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: Experiencing the immersive show under the 40-foot dome at the Gengras Planetarium, you’ll feel like you actually are on the planet Mars. Also experience the other great hands-on exhibits at the museum.
Pricing: $11 for ages 2-62, 63 and over pay $10. Children under 2 get in for free
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Where/When: on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 6:30 p.m to 7 p.m.
Why Go: Hear Valentine-themed stories and make your own card. Children ages 2 to 8 can come in their PJs and bring a favorite stuffed animal.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: in the All Purpose Room, on Friday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: A great chance for parents and 4th grade students to bond over good music with their classmates and other families in town.
Pricing: $10 per couple; snacks and drinks are provided.
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Where/When: a 5 Crystal St in Ellington on Saturday, Feb. 12, 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Why Go: Take advantage of the winter weather to learn how to ice fish on Coventry Lake. It’s a great family event and a fun opportunity to socialize with families from throughout the region. Cash prizes of $500, $400, $250, $150 and $50 will be awarded.
Pricing: The entry fee for kids under 16 is $10, $20 for those 16 and over.
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Where/When: Café on Saturday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Great evening of entertainment from talented area high school students.
Pricing: Admission is $5 at the door and a non-perishable food item for the Tolland Food Bank
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Where/When: in Manchester on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go: Learn how animals cool down their body during the summer and heat up in the summer. Also, see some “cool” animals from the museum.
Pricing: Members pay $13, non-members $15.
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