Music, St Patty's Day Fun and Parental Support

A Celtic presentation at the Little Compton Community Center, St. Patrick's Day Festivities at Battleship Cove round out some fun family activities in this week's Grab & Go Kids Planner.

• METLIFE FAMILY FRIDAY – FREE AT FIVE!
  Where/When: Providence Children's Museum 100 South Street Providence, RI March 18, 5 to 8 p.m.
  Why Go: Admission is free all evening for MetLife Family Friday, sponsored by MetLife Foundation. Stay out late and splash, play, explore and discover!  Kids ages five to eleven construct hoop gliders in the FETCH!™ Lab from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  Pricing: Free 
• PARENTING MATTERS, PRESENTED BY BRADLEY HOSPITAL
  Where/When: Barrington High School 220 Lincoln Ave Barrington, RI; Mar 19, 2011 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
  Why Go: You can share your child-rearing experiences, be reassured that you're not alone and benefit from the wisdom of top child development and behavior professionals.
  Pricing: $25 
• Where/When:  34 Commons,  Little Compton, RI  March 19 10:30 a.m. Learn Step Dancing & 11am Music program
  Why Go: Celebrate the Irish with Celtic music
  Pricing: Free  
• ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT BATTLESHIP COVE
  Where/When: Battleship Cove 5 Water St.Fall River, MA, March 19 to March 20, 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  Why Go: Spend the day aboard the S.S. Kennedy and search for  the bright green shamrocks painted on her steel. Enjoy scavenger hunts and free prizes.
  Price: Adults $15, Seniors using AAA $13, Children ages 6-12 $9, under 6 free,  military is $7  
  SAVE: Coupon for $1 off for up to 5 people or the has a pass for $3.00 off per person for family of 4.
• TOE JAM PUPPET BAND
  Where/When: New Bedford Zoo, 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA  Monday’s 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
  Why Go: Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band! (March 14 Your child can also decorate a St. Patricks Day cookie for an additional $2.00 from 12 to 3p.m.)
  Price: Admission plus $5 per family for show/ Admission- Adults $6, Seniors &Teens: $4.50, Child 3-12 $3.00 children under 3: Free     

(Credit to Kristin Silveira for helping with this week's Grab & Go Kids Planner.)