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Grab and Go Kids Planner
Put on your green and learn to build something or work with clay.
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. We want to hear from you!
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This week, put on your green and head out and learn to build something at Lowes, or make a decorative cupcake at Michaels.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
• MOONLIGHT CHUBB TRAIL BIKE RIDE
Where/When: At dusk Wednesday, meet at the Lone Elk – Chubb Trail. The ride is for ages 8 and up.
Why Go: This provides a unique opportunity to ride the Chubb Trail outside of normal hours. Please bring a headlight for your bike. Be prepared for steep hills and narrow trails.
Pricing: Free
• ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE
Where/When: Thursday, come to St. Louis' oldest Irish neighborhood for the 28th annual parade at the corner of Tamm and Oakland Avenues in Dogtown.
Why Go: Enjoy colorful floats and Irish families marching under family crests, good food and fun.
Pricing: Free
• THE KNACK FAMILY EVENT – CLAY POT AND SAUCER MAKE IT - TAKE IT
Where/When: At 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, come to Michaels in Ballwin. This event is for ages 3 and up.
Why Go: Have fun and make a giant, decorative cupcake.
Pricing: Free with purchase of supplies
• LITE BITES SERIES: SMOOTHIES GALORE
Where/When: From 10-10:30 a.m Saturday, Whole Foods Market Kids Club in Town and Country is holding this class.
Why Go: Bring you kids and let them learn how to make healthy smoothies using fruits, vegetables and a variety of seeds.
Pricing: $5, registration required
• BUILD AND GROW CLINICS AT LOWES
Where/When: Beginning at 9:30 a.m., spend a Saturday morning learning how to build a fun project with expert instruction. A different clinic occurs every Saturday at Lowes in Ballwin.
Why Go: Children will enjoy building a different project each Saturday. Projects include music boxes, bird houses, puppets and many more.
Pricing: Free, register online
Where/When: The puppet show is at 9:30 a.m. Fridays through March 25 at the Carousel at Faust Park.
Why Go: There is a different puppet show every Friday. Shows are approximately 30 minutes long.
Pricing: $5 in advance $6 at the door