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!
Kite and Chimes Class
Where/When: Greenbelt Community Center, Greenbelt, Thursday, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Make a kite inspired by Japanese traditions and wind chimes inspired by Tibetan designs.
Price: Free for adults working collaboratively with a child age 6-9; ages 10 to adult $35 residents; $40 non-residents.
Flag Football Registration
Where/When: Berwyn Heights Community Center, Berwyn Heights, daily.
Why Go: Boys and girls ages 6-14 can register for this county-sponsored football team at various community centers. Practice begins April 4, games start May 7.
Price: $50
Little Chocolatiers Workshop
Where/When: Berwyn Heights Community Center, Berwyn Heights, Friday, 5 p.m..
Why Go: Little hands will learn to create personalized, edible treats just in time for Easter or Mother's Day. Open to ages 4-12.
Price: $3 resident; $4 non-resident
Blossom Kite Festival
Where/When: The grounds of the Washington Monument, Washington, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Bring your own kites or build one at an activity station (while supplies last).
Price: Free
Cherry Blossom Festival Family Day
Where/When: National Building Museum, Washington, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Make paper creations like hats and kirigami flowers, decorate a miniature kite or enjoy a performance by a Japanese dance troupe.
Price: Free