Storytime, Dancing with Dad and a Matinee Movie
Five fun, and affordable, things to do with your kids this week.
Kallie Frechette, 3, stays focused on the story being told by Cynthia Walsh during Story Time at A Novel Cafe.
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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.
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Story time with Dad, or an affordable matinee for the kids — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
• DADS AND DONUTS AT THE LIBRARY
Where/When: Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Tewksbury Public Library
Why Go: Free donuts! Kids ages three to six, grab your favorite guy — a dad, uncle, brother, cousin, grandfather, etc. — and bring him to this story time! Read stories, sing songs, dance, and then munch on some snacks and donuts along with juice and coffee.
Pricing: Totally free.
Where/When: Saturday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jo-Ann Fabric, 199 Boston Road, Billerica
Why Go: It’s free and it’s fun. Kids can create a colorful Valentine keepsake box.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Tewksbury Country Club
Why Go: Get all dressed up and take your dad out for a little dancing and fun at the Tewksbury Country Club for the town’s father daughter dance. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Tew-Mac Tavern at The Tewksbury Country Club, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. The day is broken down by ages: ages 4-6 from 1-2:30 p.m.; ages 7-9 from 3-4:30 p.m.; and ages 10-12 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Pricing: $30 per couple, $10 each additional child. Make checks payable to the Town of Tewksbury.
Where/When: Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, at noon, at Showcase Cinema Lowell, 32 Reiss Ave., Lowell
Why Go: Treat your kids to an affordable family matinee movie. This month’s showing is “Barbie, A Fairy Secret.”
Pricing: All tickets are $3.50, plus receive a concession coupon for a $3.50 kids’ combo.
• STORY HOUR AT THE NOVEL CAFE
Where/When: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at A Novel Café, 464 Main St.
Why Go: Bring your little one and enjoy a story!
Pricing: Free
