Stories, Plays and Valentines

It's finally getting a little warmer (at least some of the time), so it seems like a good time to take the family and head out. Our weekly Grab & Go Kids Planner has you covered.

It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five (or more) best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

As always, help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know!

Friends' Book Sale
Where/When:  Feb. 10 to 13 at the Thursday's hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday's hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Sunday's hours 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Why Go:  Enjoy the comfort of a bargain priced book and more.  All  for a great cause.
Pricing: 10 cents to $2.00

Valentine's Day Storytime
Where/When:  Saturday, Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go:  A special storytime and Valentine's Day themed craft will warm children's as well as parent's hearts.
Pricing:  Free

3rd Annual Yuletide Bonfire
Where/When:  Saturday, Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. behind the Why Go:  No amount of snow or rescheduling can stop this fun!  Enjoy sleigh riding, snowman contest, refreshments, entertainment and more ... and ... Oh, a bonfire.
Pricing:  Free

Valentine's Day Horseback Ride
Where/When:  Sunday, Feb. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the .
Why Go:  Enjoy nature and family with a leisurely walk/trot through picture-perfect trails.
Pricing:  $28 for Somerset County residents and $36 for non-residents

Pippin
Where/When:  Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12th at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Villagers Theatre
Why Go:  Travel along with Pippin as he searches to discover the secret to happiness and fulfillment ... the simple pleasures of home and family. Due to mature subject matter, the recommended viewing age is age 16 and older.
Pricing:  $18 per adult and $16 per senior and student

Where/When: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the  in Morristown.
Why Go: Besides being able to sample chocolate at the events, families can see how chocolate is made and make chocolate crafts. This is the third annual Chocolate Festival at the Morris Museum.
Pricing: Free with museum admission, which is $10 for adults, $7 for children and seniors, and free for members and children three or younger.

Mad for Maple Syrup

 Where/When: From 1 to 3 p.m. at the  in Morris Township on Sunday, Feb. 13.

Why Go: Families can enjoy pancakes, taste maple syrup samples, and learn how the sticky-sweet topping is made and how it can be used at this event meant for anyone age six or older.

Pricing: $20 per family, preregistration required at 973-326-7601.

So, did we forget anything? Tell us in the comments, or post to our ongoing all-purpose events calendar.