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?: /Thursday, March 17, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
  Why Go?: Parents and their toddlers can spend quality time together at this library program!
  Pricing: FREE.
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  Where?/When?: Saint Albert the Great Catholic Parish/Friday, March 18, 3-7 p.m.
  Why Go?: It's Lent! Whether you stay to eat or choose take-out, you are sure to enjoy a great meal!
  Pricing: Dinners start around $9 and includes two sides, a roll and beverage.
• Snuggle Bugs Consignment: Spring 2011 Children's Resale Event
  Where?/When?: 292 Curry Hollow Road (formerly Value City)/March 19-26 (except 22-23), Full list of hours.
  Why Go?: The savings! You can save up to 90-percent off of today's retail prices!
  Pricing: Varies. 
• Where?/When?: /Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m.
  Why Go?: Grades K-6 are invited to compete in the library's first Nintendo Wii tournament! The tournament consists of two divisions: Junior (K-3) and Senior (Grades 4-6). Register online.
  Pricing: FREE.
• Where?/When?: The Circuit Center & Ballroom in South Side/Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m.
  Why Go?: The Parent-Teacher Organization is hosting the 16th annual March Into Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon with Andrew Stockey of WTAE as emcee! The show will feature fashions from Capriccio, Catherines and The Gown Company. There will also be a Chinese auction, a cake auction and a lunch served at 1 p.m. This might be the perfect event for a mom-and-daughter day.
  Pricing: $30/person.