Grab & Go Kids Planner

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. We want to hear from you!

Basketball Clinic

Where/When: Friday, 20700 N. Park Blvd., University Heights, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Varsity basketball coaches Mike Moran (John Carroll), Kevin Bille (Notre Dame) and Nelson Schorr (Ursuline) will show the fundamentals of basketball through exercises and drills. Call 216-397-1886.
Pricing: $5

Game Night at Mayfield Middle School

Where/When: Friday, Mayfield Middle School, 1123 SOM Center Road, 6-8 p.m.
Why Go: Participants will play board games, volleyball, basketball, ping pong and more. There will be dancing, pizza and soda. Call 440-995-7800.
Pricing: $9

Family Movie Night at church

Where/When: Saturday, Cornerstone Community Church, 1400 Lander Road, Mayfield Heights, 5 p.m.
Why Go: Bring something for a potluck dinner and enjoy a movie on the big screen. For information, call 440-442-6470.
Pricing: Free

Black History's Great Contributions to the World

Where/When: Feb. 22, Gates Mills Library,  1491 Chagrin River Road, 10 a.m.
Why Go: Find out what would happen if "Black History" did not exist. History will come alive through storytelling, games and singing spirituals. Registration required, call 440-423-4808.
Pricing: Free

All About Skunks

Where/When: Feb. 22, Mayfield Library,  6080 Wilson Mills Road, 2-3 p.m.
Why Go: Meet live skunks and learn about this interesting animal. Bring one roll of paper towels for donation to Skunk Haven.
Pricing: Free