Grab & Go Kids Planner: Knock Down Some Pins With the Kids or Send Them on a Night Out

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

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-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 kids’ 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!

Cotton candy, pony rides, Russian puppets and a parade — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

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Where/When: ; Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Teach your children to turn household items like rocks and beads into works of art.
Pricing: $75 for the course, $12 for materials

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Where/When: One Potato Two Tomato; Friday, 4-7:30 p.m. 601 W Jericho Tpke, Huntington.
Why Go: Get your child started with healthy and smart eating habits before they develop a sweet tooth.
Pricing: Free

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Where/When: ; Thursday, 10-11 a.m.
Why Go: For kids ages 24-to-35 months, this is the perfect place to have fun.
Pricing: Call to find out

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Where/When: South Levittown Lanes; Saturday, 2-4 p.m.
Why Go: Knock over some pins (hopefully 10 at a time). All special needs children, young adults and anyone inbetween is invited.
Pricing: $5 per week for two games

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Where/When: ; Saturday, 5-7 p.m.
Why Go: To party, duh. Plus, all proceeds benefit the KISS (Kids In Special Services) Center.
Pricing: Call to find out