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Grab & Go Kids Planner (Feb. 16-20)

Five fun things to get to and enjoy in the area this week.

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.

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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!

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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK  BRICK BUILDING CLUB (AGE 6 and older)

Where/When: , Thursday, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Why go: Let the kids build their own LEGO masterpiece! Fun after school activity. 

Pricing: Free. Register by calling (815) 886-2030.

MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOEING (AGE 3 and older)

Where/When: , Friday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Why go: Parents and children will enjoy this introduction of snowshoeing on the trails of Hidden Oaks.

Pricing: $8; or $5 w/Resident ID (13419A)

FREE RACQUETBALL CLINICS (AGE 12 and older)

Where/When: , Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Why go: Come between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and learn about racquetball basic rules, shotmaking techniques and court etiquette.

Pricing: Free. 

SNOW SCIENCE (AGE 9-12)

Where/When: , Saturday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Why go: Learn all about nature's frozen wonders in this two-hour class. Parents are more than welcome to join the group. "Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow..."

Pricing: $15; or $10 w/Residence ID (13484A)

"SPA"BRARY - THE SEQUEL PART 2 (GRADES 4-8)

Where/When: , Tuesday, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Why go: Come to this fun spa night and create your own homemade beauty products (bath salts and body scrubs). 

Pricing: Free. Call (815) 436-6639 to register.

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