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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Dinosaurs and Legos

Here's how to have fun with the whole family this week.

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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.

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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!

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Legos, Dinosaurs, Chihuahuas — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK


Where/When: Caleb Smith State Park; Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Why Go: It's likely dinosaurs roamed the very ground the Nesconset Branch of the Smithtown Library sits on, and there may be fossils underneath it. Learn all about the fearsome beasts and paint a fossil to take home.
Pricing: Free


Where/When: Nesconset Branch of Smithtown Library; Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: A club devoted to playing with and enjoying Legos? See you there.
Pricing: Free


Where/When: Simplicity Yoga; Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
Why Go: Turn a relaxing and cleansing yoga class into bonding time with the little one.
Pricing: $15 per class


Where/When: Huntington Historical Society; Friday, 1 p.m.
Why Go: With their favorite doll and tea cup in tow, kids will share stories, make a toy and enjoy some hot tea.
Pricing: $20 per child, $5 per adult


Where/When: Smithtown Library; Friday, 3 p.m.
Why Go: Watch Papi and Chloe in Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 deal with the mischief brought on by their puppies.
Pricing: Free

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