GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER: Best Bets for Families This Week

Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! This week you are likely looking for family friendly activities for the entire family while the kids are off from school. Don't worry, we have plenty of great options to make sure kids of all ages have!

HEALTHY COOKING FOR KIDS (AND GROWNUPS TOO)
Where/When: Whole Foods, 300 Bergen Town Center in Paramus, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Why Go: Learn how to make healthy meals kids will love. If you bring older kids with you, families can start to bond in the kitchen.
Pricing: Free

PRESIDENTIAL BRIEFCASE CRAFT
Where/When: The Lakeshore Learning Store, 449 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Kids will make an American Flag shaped tote
Pricing: Free

SCHOOL'S OUT FUN AT THE HASBROUCK HEIGHTS LIBRARY
Where/When: Hasbrouck Heights library, 320 Boulevard, Wednesday, Feb. 23 and Thursday, Feb. 24.
Why Go: On Wednesday, the library will host Movie Day from 3 to 4:30 p.m. featuring the "Guardians of G'Hoole." Popcorn and drinks will be provided by the Friends of the Library. On Thursday, there will be Book Bingo from 3 to 4 p.m.. Prizes are books. Call 201-288-8911 to register for the programs.
Pricing: Free

SLEEPING BEAUTY -- PLAZA THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Where/When: Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, Sunday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Why Go: Classic fairy tale is presented by Plaza Theatre for ages three and up
Pricing: $10 for SRVCC members, $12 for non-members and $15 at the door

FAMILY NATURE WALK
Where/When: Tenafly Nature Center, Sunday, Feb. 20, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a guided walk through one of Bergen County’s most fascinating trail with an environmental educator.
Pricing: Free for members and $5 for non members. Children under 2 admitted free.

PRESIDENTS DAY HIKE AT FLAT ROCK BROOK
Where/When: Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, Englewood, starting Monday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: This hike is for children ages nine and up; please dress for the weather
Pricing: $5 for non-members, free for members -- no reservation required

PRESIDENTS DAY AT THE NEWARK MUSEUM
Where/When: Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark, Monday, Feb. 22 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Hands on arts and science projects, scavenger hunts, planetarium and more
Pricing: $10 for adults, $6 for children and seniors; additional fee for planetarium is $5 per adult, $3 per child/seniors

NEW JERSEY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Where/When: NJ Children's Museum, Paramus, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: The Children's Museum has a week of great activities planned for you and your little ones; Monday, Feb. 21: Dinosaur crafts, Tuesday, Feb. 22: Everything Pirate, Wednesday ,Feb. 23: Knights, Princesses & Castles, Thursday, Feb. 24: Bead crafts, Friday, Feb. 25: Anything Goes Crafts
Pricing: $10 plus tax per adult and child; babies under one are free