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!
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Kids Open Mic
Where/When: New Deal Cafe, Greenbelt, Sunday 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Why Go: Your kid could be the next Justin Bieber or Jennifer Hudson.
Price: Free
NASA Sunday Experiment
Where/When: NASA Goddard Visitor's Center, Greenbelt, Sunday 1-3 p.m.
Why Go: Space engineering comes to life, as children build mini rockets and hover-crafts.
Price: Free
African Masks Ceramic Workshop
Where/When: Beltsville Community Center, Next Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Make a cultural craft in the pottery studio.
Price: Free
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Free Flu Shots
Where/When: Cheverly Health Center, Wednesday 1-4 p.m., Friday 1-3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Zero copay for your family's flu vaccinations.
Price: Free
LEGO Architecture
Where/When: National Building Museum, Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go: Towering LEGO skyscrapers give inspiration on the way to the museum's LEGO playroom.
Price: $5 per person; free for children 3 and under