Grab & 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 children.

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

Look for the planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. We want to hear from you!

Family Best Bets of the Week

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Where/When: Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 Second St., Schwenksville; March 2, 7 p.m.

Why go: The library’s Teen Book Club will meet to discuss “The Notebook,” by Nicholas Sparks. Copies of the book are available in the library. Registration is requested.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, 1 Skippack Pike, Schwenksville; March 3, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Why go: Learn about “Animal Surprises,” with delightful stories that will tickle your funny bone! The event is designed for 3- to 6-year-olds. Preregistration is required.

Pricing: $7 members, $10 nonmembers

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Where/When: Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 Second St., Schwenksville; March 3, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Why go: A wonderful group of library volunteers put together story hour every Thursday morning with crafts, games and stories for the whole family.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Perkiomen Valley Library, 290 Second St., Schwenksville; March 5, 10:30 a.m.

Why go: Celebrate the birthday of a favorite children’s author, Dr. Seuss, with stories, activities and snacks. Meet the Cat in the Hat!

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia; Mondays in March, at 10 a.m.

Why go: The museum offers creative parent-child play sessions. An Instrument Safari workshop explores the wild world of musical instruments.

Pricing: Members, $20 per session, $75 for all sessions; nonmembers, $25 per session, $90 for all sessions