Grab and Go Kids Planner 2/16

Glad you clicked on our new Grab and Go Kids Planner!

We've assembled 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.

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 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!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

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Where/When: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia; showtimes Feb. 16 to 20
Why go: Because it’s the circus!
Pricing: $10 to $90

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Where/When: Upper Dublin Public Library, 805 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington; Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
Why go: Enjoy a puppet show, featuring pirate puppets on a swashbuckling adventure, for ages 4 and up.
Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington; Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
Why go: Watch Upper Dublin students and teachers compete in this wing-eating competition. Watch as they eat lots and lots of wings.

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Where/When: Montgomery County Community College, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell; Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Why go: The event is a cultural experience designed especially for young audiences, including more than 40 dancers, singers, musicians and artists.
Pricing: Tickets are $5 per person, available online.

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Where/When: EPI Center, 100 Wischman Ave., Oreland; Feb. 18 and Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why go: Upper Dublin schools are closed for the Presidents Day holiday! What to do with the kiddos? Let them be creative at Upper Dublin Parks and Recreation’s School’s Out!, for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Pricing: $36 per day for residents, $42 per day for nonresidents. Extended day care is available.