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Grab & Go Kids Planner: March 23

A weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the kids. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

Posted Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 8:16 pm CT|Updated Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 8:18 pm CT

Where:

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 25; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 26; 2 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 27

Why Go: Catch the last weekend of this children’s adventure based on the award winning book.

Price: $15, tickets can be purchased on-line or call the box office at (952) 979-1111

Where:

When: From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays

Why Go: If your kids (K-12) need help getting through their homework before break begins, send them to the library for tutoring assistance.

Price: Free

Where: in Edina

When: Noon Thursday, Mar. 24

Why Go: Clear this dreary weather up with live music at the indoor park.

Price: Free

Where: in St. Louis Park

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Mar. 25 and Saturday, Mar. 26; 3 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 27

Why Go: Don’t miss Dorothy and the munchkins in action.

Price: Free admission, but donations will not be turned away. No tickets are required. Seating is first-come, first-served.

Where: Minnetonka Aquatics Center

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays

Why Go: Get your kids ready for the summer.

Price: $3 per swimmer