Grab and Go Kids Planner

Thanks for checking back with the Grab and Go Kids Planner—a weekly calendar of child-friendly activities and new places to try out with your children. Each week, we'll give you the info on five great family activities or events for the week.

Family Best Bets of the Week

Where/When: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia; Daily through March 13

Why go: “Springtime in Paris” offers fun and beauty for all ages at the annual Philadelphia International Flower Show. Family nights are March 11 and 12, with entertainment, crafts, children's activities and face painting.

Price: $15 for kids, $26-$28 for adults

Where/When: Norristown Area elementary schools; Ongoing through March 11, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why go: Registration for the 2011-2012 school year takes place this week. Children must be 5 by Sept. 1, and proof of birth, residency and immunizations is required.

Price: Free

Where/When: Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; March 11, 4 to 5 p.m.

Why Go?: Game Day is for teens ages 12 to 18. Challenge a friend to a Wii or X-Box 360 game, and make new friends!

Price: Free

Where/When: Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; March 15, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Why go: The library will host a St. Patrick’s Day-themed storytime, with crafts and activities for ages 3 to 5. To register, call the library or visit the Youth Services department.

Price: Free

Where/When: ACPPA Community Art Center, 506 Haws Ave., Norristown; March 16, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Why go: Take a high-intensity Zumba class for all ages. Zumba is the Latin-inspired dance-fitness program, blending red-hot international, Latin-fused music.

Price: $5 per class or $12 for four classes

Come back every Wednesday for new picks, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. We love hearing from you!