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Each Wednesday, we'll give you the info. on at least five of the best upcoming family activities or events.Each week, Patch looks for some activities for you to do with kids, to get you out of the house or just be able to enjoy each other's company. This week's selection includes events that are both fun and informative, and include arts and outdoors activities. Paws for ReadingWhere/When: Saturday, March 27 from 2 p.m to 3 p.m. at the Bernards Township Library.Why Go: Sign up for the opportunity to read your favorite story to a very special friend, a therapy dog from St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center.Pricing: Free. Paper MakingWhere/When: Saturday, March 26 at the Lord Stirling Park …
This week's Grab & Go looks at a full and varied schedule for things to enjoy with your kids, including outdoors activities and some tasty treats. Polar AdventureWhere/When: Friday, March 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Lord Stirling Park Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge.Why Go: Because children ages 3 to 5 will participate in games and learning with a polar adventure theme.Pricing: $10 per pair, and $5 per additional child. Clue SeekersWhere/When: Saturday, March 19 at 10:30 am at The Bernards Township Library.Why Go: It's a musical adventure of hide and seek!…
Are the winter doldrums gone yet? Not quite, but Patch offers up some ideas for keeping active with your kids (all ages) for the next week in our Grab & Go section. Jungle JamboreeWhere/When: Friday, March 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge.Why Go: Children ages three to five will "visit" points around the world. Bowling for penguins and Rainforest Bingo will keep the little ones entertained while they learn!Pricing: $10 per pair / $5 per additional child GodspellWhere/When: March 11 - 13 at Bernards High School in Bernardsville. Friday …
Want something to do with your kids in "mud" season? Here's this week's Grab & Go, our weekly roundup of activities to do. Saturday Stories at the Bernards LibraryWhere/When: From 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5 at the Bernards Township LibraryWhy Go: You can drop in to enjoy storytime as well as family time.Pricing: Free Create a Race CarWhere/When: Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at The Home Depot on Route 202 in BridgewaterWhy Go: You can race to this event to spend quality time with your kids. Children ages 5 to 12 can participate in a hands-on craft to create …
The weather still isn't great, and you've got a week off from school to contend with. So once again, we bring you the Grab & Go Kids Planner. It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five (or more) best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. As always, help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know! Winter Ponding Where/When: Lord Stirling Environmental Education …
Last week, we told you it was finally getting a little warmer, so it seemed like a good time to venture outside of the house with the family and find something fun to do. With temperatures hitting the 60s this week (hey, remember winter?) that seems doubly true. So once again, we bring you the Grab & Go Kids Planner. It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five (or more) best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. As always, help us build the …
It's finally getting a little warmer (at least some of the time), so it seems like a good time to take the family and head out. Our weekly Grab & Go Kids Planner has you covered. It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five (or more) best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance. As always, help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know! Friends' Book SaleWhere/When: …
