Grab & Go Kids Planner - Feb. 9

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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
 
DJ SK8 Night
Where/When: Herbert Wells Ice Rink, College Park, Friday, 9-11 p.m.
Why Go: A safe night out for tweens and teens.
Price: $6 residents (includes admission and skate rental); $7 non resident
 
Children's Arts Workshop
Where/When: College Park Community Center, College Park, Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
Why Go: Art lessons without a fancy price.
Price: Free

Brain Games Club
Where/When: Greenbelt Youth Center, Greenbelt, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. (A separate club for older children meets every Tuesday evening.)
Why Go: Give your brain a work-out, stretch your mind at this free kids club.
Price: Free

Black History Kids Activities
Where/When: Berwyn Heights Community Center, Berwyn Heights, Thursday, 4 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about famous African Americans through games and art.
Price:  Free
 
Tiny Tots Thursday - African Dancers and Drummers
Where/When: Publick Playhouse, Cheverly
Why Go: The performance will introduce young children (preK to age 2) to African culture.
Price: $3 per person

NOTE: SCIENCE FAIR IS NEXT WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16

Eleanor Roosevelt Science Fair
Where/When: Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, Next Wednesday, 4-6 p.m.
Why Go: What better way to show kids that science is cool!
Price: Free