Fairy Tales, Stories and a Musical Jam!

We're glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!

We've assembled a weekly calendar 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.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know!

Pajama Jam!
Where/When:  auditorium, Sunday, 3 p.m.
Why Go: The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band will perform songs about children's stories and fairy tales. The annual concert is geared for children ages 2 to 10. The concert will be followed by an instrument demonstration by members of the band. The RVSB is a community band with more than 75 amateur and professional musicians.
Pricing: Free

Cross Country Skiing
Where/When: Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center, daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Cross Country Skiing will put some of that snow to good use. Explore the Environmental Education Center trails and make it a family event as solo skiers are not permitted. For more information, call 908-766-2489
Pricing: Free.

Duck for President, Fancy Nancy & Other Story Books
Where/When: Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg, Sunday, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Why Go: A musical revue that will help you escape the cold to the comfort of best-selling children's stories. Recommended for ages six and older.
Pricing: Tickets are priced from $10 to $12. 

The Home Depot Kids' Workshop
Where/When: Home Depot, Watchung,  Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
Why Go: The kids' workshop is an opportunity to work side by side with your child. Geared for children ages 5 to 12, safety tips will be discussed as well as instructions to build a heart-shaped shelf for Valentine's Day. Each child will receive a kid-sized Home Depot orange apron and an achievement pin.
Pricing: Free.

STREB: BRAVE
Where/When: State Theatre N.J. in New Brunswick, Friday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: "Action Engineers" defy gravity and skillfully blend dance, gymnastics, and stunt work in STREB: BRAVE. Performers fly in a dangerous, action-packed program that blends extreme sports and gymnastics, circus skills and stunts.
Pricing: Tickets range from $22 to $42

And there's always lots more going on for families and individuals on our community calendar. So, how'd we do? Did we miss anything? If so, let us know in the comments below or post the event to our calendar yourself!