Grab & Go Kids Planner

The Baldwin-Whitehall Patch has once again assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and 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 Grab & Go Kids Planner every week and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips. Just add them to the comments box below! Even if you disagree with our picks, please tell us. We want to hear from you!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

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  Where?/When?: /Wednesday-Friday, March 9-11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  Why Go?: Support a local fire company by eating in or taking out at this Fish Fry. Menu options include fish sandwiches, sides, desserts and more!
  Pricing: Varies. Bring CASH.
•  - PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED
  Where?/When?: /Thursday, March 10, 7-8 p.m.
  Why Go?: Get your teen out of the house and into this workshop! Ages 13-18 can explore a creative outlet through writing.
  Pricing: FREE.
• 2011 Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade
  Where?/When?: Downtown Pittsburgh/Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.
  Why Go?: Drive into the city this weekend to celebrate this Irish holiday!
  Pricing: FREE.
• Where?/When?: /Saturday, March 12, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Why Go?: Do you have a few tumblers in your family? Bring them to this open gym to turn all that energy into skill!
  Pricing: $5/person.
• Where?/When?: Whitehall Public Library/Saturday, March 12, 1-3 p.m.
  Why Go?: Ann Ferrari, a Pittsburgh-based singer/songwriter, will bring St. Patrick's Day spirit to the Whitehall Library with her Celtic and Latin American folk music.
  Pricing: $5/person.