Grab 'n' Go: A Trip Back in Time, Plus Books and Art

Glad you clicked on our 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 family activities or events for the weekend.

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!

Browse these events for kids and families to fill your weekend calendar.

Winter Kitchen

Saturday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Township 

Kids can visit the farm’s circa 1900 kitchen and help prepare a noontime farmer’s dinner. Children can pitch in to make the meal, and can help with activities like churning butter, collecting wood for the fire, preparing biscuits and vegetables and collecting eggs. Admission is free; for $2, kids can make a pot holder.  

Tots on Tour!

Saturday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Grounds for Sculpture, Visitors’ Center, 18 Fairground Road, Hamilton

Children ages 3 to 5 can explore the park, listen to a story and make a work of art. Must be accompanied by an adult; the Tots on Tour! program is free with paid admission to the park, but space is limited and admission to program is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tots on Tour! participants get a discounted rate at the Peacock Café onsite.

Children’s story and book-signing

Saturday, Feb. 19, 11:30 a.m.

Barnes and Noble, MarketFair, Route 1, West Windsor

Author/illustrator Victoria Kann will be on hand to read a story and sign books. Free ticket distribution starts at 10 a.m. Free giveaways; children are encouraged to dress like characters from Kann’s books: Pinkalicious, Cupid, Easter Bunny or Christmas Elf. For more information.

Art for Families

Saturday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton

Drop in anytime to learn about everyday life in Renaissance Italy. Enjoy a self-guided, interactive tour and related art project. Free, no tickets or registration are necessary.

Craft Your Own Carry-All Bag

Saturday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-noon

Michael's, Hamilton Marketplace, Route 130, Hamilton

Kids ages 12 and up can learn how to turn a T-shirt into a fun tote. Free with the purchase of a T-shirt.