From Oliver to Sesame Street, Fun Shows Abound

Last week, we told you it was finally getting a little warmer, so it seemed like a good time to venture outside of the house with the family and find something fun to do. With temperatures hitting the 60s this week (hey, remember winter?) that seems doubly true.

So once again, we bring you the Grab & Go Kids Planner. 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!

Performance of “Oliver!”
Where/When: At the Brundage Park Playhouse in Randolph on Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Because this play, based on the Dickens novel Oliver Twist, is in its last weekend at Brundage Park Playhouse. This is the last chance to see the musical that premiered in 1960 and that was performed on Broadway at Brundage.
Pricing: Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. Reservations can be made at 973-989-7092.

Preschool Story Time
Where/When: In the Children’s Room of the Morris County Library in Whippany from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17.
Why Go: Because story time is fun and educational.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: The  from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18.
Why Go: Because the Jefferson Township Public Library has nine games from which to choose, and patrons have 90 minutes to enjoy playing them with their friends and family.
Pricing: Free. To register, see the Jefferson Township Public Library’s website.

Where/When:  Saturday, Feb. 19 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Why Go: Share the love of reading with a very special "Man's Best Friend."  Ages 6 and up can read 10 minutes of their favorite story to a therapy dog from St. Hubert's. 
Pricing:  Free

Sesame Street Live...Elmo's Green Thumb
Where/When: Sunday, Feb. 20 with showtimes of 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden.
Why Go: Follow nature's course with Elmo as he tries to hurry Sunny the sunflower into growing.  It's worth the trip as Abby Cadabby's spell backfires with laughter and Elmo and his friends shrink!
Pricing:  $15 to $125 per ticket

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