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Unplug and Enjoy Family Time

This week's Grab & Go Kids Planner provides a few opportunities to unplug and spend quality time with the kids.

Here you'll find five family-friendly activities that will take place over the next week. Simply choose the ones that work best for your family and enjoy the quality time together.

COME AND PLAY GAME DAY

  • When: Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Where:
  • Why Go: This is a great opportunity to unplug and spend quality time with the kids. The library provides an array of board games for parents and children of all ages to enjoy.
  • Price: Free

 MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

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  • When: Saturdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.
  • Where
  • Why Go: If you’re looking for a free, fun, fabulous way to entertain your children on Saturday mornings, then you must visit this program. Ms. Kathi incorporates singing, movement, finger play, and instruments into these high quality sessions.
  • Price: Free

CAMBODIAN GAME

  • When: Saturday, April 2, 2 p.m.
  • Where
  • Why Go: The museum invites families to “play the Cambodian game of ‘tres’ – a game played by throwing and catching a ball with one hand while trying to catch an increasing number of sticks with the other hand.” It sounds both fun and educational!
  • Price: Included with general admission

ENJOY DINNER WHILE THE KIDS ARE ENTERTAINED

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  • When: Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m.
  • WhereBlack Bear Saloon
  • Why Go: Black Bear offers “Cub Club” where they encourage parents to enjoy a meal and “let our staff keep the kids entertained with arts and crafts, face painting, games and more.”
  • Price: Cub Club is free with meal purchase

FREE IDENTIFICATION KITS FOR CHILDREN

  • When: Sunday, April 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • WhereStepping Stones Museum for Children
  • Why Go: Be prepared for an emergency. New York Life will be at Stepping Stones to create free identification kits for your children. There is no such thing as too careful.
  • Price: Free with general admission
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