Grab & Go Kids Planner: Week of Apr. 6

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!

Springburst 8K
Where/When: Greenbelt Park, Greenbelt, Saturday, 9 a.m.
Why Go: Make it a day of family fitness.
Price: $13 for members of the Prince George's County Running Club; $18 non-members

Night at the Planetarium
Where/When: Howard B. Owens Planetarium, Lanham, Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about the discovery of the planet Uranus.
Price: $4 for adults; $2 for students/seniors

Spring Fling & Egg Hunt
Where/When: Berwyn Heights Community Center, Berwyn, Saturday, 11 a.m.
Why Go: Kids will enjoy egg decorating, egg hunt, crafts and refreshments.
Price: Free

Used Book Sale
Where/When: Hyattsville Elementary School, Hyattsville, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Stock up for your summer reading.
Price: Bargain-priced books.

Go-Kart Racing
Where/When: Skelterama Go-Kart Track, Bladensburg, Friday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Youth ages 10-17 can depart as a group from the College Park Community Center.
Price: $6 per race with youth ID