Community Corner
Grab and Go Planner
May the luck of the Irish be with you this week as you take in a parade or learn how to make a podcast.
Glad you clicked on our new Grab and 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.
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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.
This week may the luck of the Irish be with you. Let's see if we can find that pot of gold at a parade or making a podcast.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
Where/When: This event occurs at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 9 at Daniel Boone Library, Ellisville.
Why Go: This story time will provide a great story for kids 2-6 years old.
Pricing: This event is free.
Where/When: The workshop begins at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at Grand Glaize Library, Manchester.
Why Go: Kids ages 12-18 can learn how to make a podcast
Pricing: This event is free.
Where/When: There will be several rounds of the parade on the hour. They are at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13 Whole Foods Market, Town and Country.
Why Go: Celebrate St. Patricks Day by participating in a parade in the store. All kids will get a free green cupcake and a goodie bag.
Pricing: This event is free.
Where/When: This event will take place 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at West County Mall.
Why Go: The stroller rides provide a great workout for mom while the instructors find ways to keep the kids entertained.
Pricing: There are various pricing packages. Please visit www.stollerstrides.net
Where/When: The parade begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 13, in downtown St. Louis.
Why Go: Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Come to the one of the biggest celebrations in the Midwest.
Pricing: This event is free.
Do you have an event you'd like posted in the weekly Grab and Go Kids Planner? If so, we'd love to know about it! Please e-mail your event info to Gabrielle.Biondo@Patch.com.