Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!
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 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!
County Spelling Bee
Where/When: University of Maryland, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, Friday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: The county’s best middle school spellers vie for top honors and the opportunity to advance to the national bee.
Price: Free; no tickets necessary
Teen Roller Skate Night
Where/When: College Park Community Center, College Park, Friday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Roller-skate the night away while listening to your favorite music.
Price: Free with center ID
College Park Community Food Bank
Where/When: College Park Church of the Nazarene, College Park
Why Go: Every third Saturday of the month, the church gives away free boxes of food to people in the surrounding community who are in need.
Price: Free
St. Patrick’s Day Green Teen/Tween Party
Where/When: Berwyn Heights Community Center, Berwyn Heights, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Show up in your most verdant outfit for a night of clean, green fun. Even the refreshments and punch will be green.
Price: Free with center ID
School Lottery Deadline
Where/When: Prince George’s County Public Schools, Upper Marlboro, Friday by 5 p.m.
Why Go: Apply for a coveted spot in a magnet program or charter school.
Price: Free