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. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

WIGGLE TIME AT THE TEWKSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Where/When: Tewksbury Public Library on Thursdays, Feb. 3, 10 and 17 at 10:30a.m. 

Why go: Children read stories, sing and move as they pick up early literacy skills in a fun environment.  Children ages 18 to 23 months are also welcome to register. You may register your child for any 2 story times during the month.  Registration is required and begins on Jan. 25. call the Children's desk or click the Register button in our online Calendar of Events. www.tewksburypl.org

Pricing: Free

A "LITTLE" LUNCH DATE AT CHUNKY'S

Where/When: Chunky's Nashua, Pelham & Haverhill; Wednesday, Feb. 9 · 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Why Go: Chunky's would like to invite all fans with pre-school children to our very first "little" lunch date!!! On February 9th at 12pm, we will be showing the hit movie "How to Train Your Dragon" on Blu-Ray. The movie will be shown with the lights slightly dimmed and admission is FREE! Dads, grandparents and guardians are welcome also! This is a worry-free lunch without the fear of disturbing others. So come, relax, and enjoy a movie with your little one!!!

Pricing: Free

LOWELL WINTERFEST

Where/When: Various venues, Downtown Lowell, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5

Why Go: Families from around New England can celebrate the wonders of winter at Lowell’s 11th Annual Winterfest Celebration. Festivities include live entertainment, arts & crafts, kids activities, free ice skating, our annual Soup Bowl Competition, and the crowd favorite – the National Human Dogsled Championship. A complete schedule of events can be found at http://lowell.org/Pages/WinterfestActivities.aspx

Pricing: Free admission and most of the activities are free.

MOTHER GOOSE RHYME TIME

Where/When: Tewksbury Public Library Youth Room, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7 and Friday, Feb. 18

Why Go: This program is based on the award-winning Mother Goose on the Loose program. It features great interactive stories, rhymes, music and instruments.

Pricing: Free

SPRAY POINT THE SNOW!

Where/When: In your own backyard, anytime you want to.

Why Go: Pure, clean fun! Let the kids "Spray Paint" the snow!  Get a couple of empty spray bottles.  Fill them with water and put a few drops of food coloring in them, shake it up.  Bundle the kids up, grab the spray bottles and head outside.  Pass the spray bottles to the kids and let them spray the snow and create a masterpiece!  Make it more fun by doing a few spray bottles with different colors.  Your children will be snow Picasso's in no time!

Pricing: Free