Grab & Go Kids Planner: Feb. 16

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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.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

1. HOLLISTON JAZZ NIGHT

WHERE/WHEN: – Wednesday from 6:30 —8 p.m.

WHY GO: Listen to  some of Holliston's finest young musicians.

2. HIP HOP WORKSHOP

WHERE/WHEN: (508-429-7577) — Sunday from 1—2:30 p.m.

WHY GO: Your dynamic dancer will learn the latest moves that will impress their parents and friends!

PRICING:$16 (see link for multiple workshop discounts)

3. BRING YOUR BABY TO THE MUSEUM

WHERE/WHEN: Danforth Museum of Art (508-620-0500, ext. 23) — Thursday, 10 a.m.

WHY GO: An exclusive tour for parents, with babies 0-12 months, when the galleries are closed to the public. Enjoy light refreshments. Registration is encouraged and drop-ins are welcome.

PRICING: $12 per adult ($8 for members)/babies free

4. KIDS/TEENS/FAMILY KARAOKE

WHERE/WHEN: Chicken Bone — Sunday from 3—5 p.m.

WHY GO: Great place to meet with friends ($5 pizzas!). Let your "American Idol" wanna-be get up on stage and belt out a few hits. Over 2,500 songs to choose from! Games, Kid's menu, competition (starting in March) with prizes in different age categories!

5. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING/SNOWSHOEING

WHERE/WHEN: Weston Ski Track — weekends/holidays from 9 a.m.—6 p.m.

WHY GO: The conditions are expected to be perfect this weekend! Get out of your "done with winter" rut by getting into a cross-country "rut" at the Weston Ski Track! Great fun for all ages!

PRICING: Trail passes — Adult, $15; Junior ages (13-16), $11; Child (ages 6-12), $8; Child (ages 2-5), free. See link for rental fees.