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!

Just for Teens Tuesday Surprise

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library , 6080 Wilson Mills Road, 3:15 p.m. Tuesday
Why Go: Surprise activity for teens in grades six to 12
Price: Free

Gates Awesome Teens – No-sew blankets

Where/When: Cuyahoga County Public Library , 1491 Chagrin River Road, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday
Why Go: Join in making blankets to be donated to a local animal shelter
Price: Free – to register, click here

Play & Learn Station

Where/When: Shaker Heights Main Library, second floor, 16500 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights, 10 a.m. to noon Thursday
Why Go: Have fun playing with your child
Price: Free

A Visit From Skippyjon Jones

Where/When: , 28801 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, 11 a.m. Saturday
Why Go: Bring your camera as children meet Skippyjon Jones in person and hear a reading of his latest bestselling book, Class Action by Judy Schachner
Price: Free

Miss Wendy's Storytime

Where/When: , 7900 Mentor Ave., Mentor, 10:30 a.m. Thursday
Why Go: Meet under the tree for a special storytime
Price: Free