Not sure where to take the kids this weekend? Here are five local, family friendly events you can check out. FLYING OVERHEAD: RAPTORS IN FLIGHT Where/When: Soldiers Delight Natural Environmental Area on Saturday, March 19, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Why Go: Have you and your kids ever wanted to learn more about Maryland's raptors and how to identify them? Register in advance for this class that will teach identification techniques in a fun setting! Pricing: $5/person FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOK FAIR Where/When: Greetings and Readings on Saturday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: …

Not sure where to take the kids this weekend? Here are five local, family friendly events you can check out. MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION AND PANCAKE SUPPER Where/When: Sacred Heart Parish of Glyndon on Mar. 4, at 6 p.m. Why Go: All are welcome to this celebration; there will be food, games and fun! Donations to Catholic Relief Services are welcome. Pricing: Donations welcome. HAMENTASCHEN HUNT Where/When: JCC of Greater Baltimore on Saturday, Mar. 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go: Open to everyone, this is a Purim-themed scavenger hunt. There will also be a costume contest! Pricing: JCC members: …

Not sure where to take the kids this weekend? Here are five local, family friendly events you can check out. HAIRSPRAY Where/When: Franklin High School at 12000 Reisterstown Rd. in Reisterstown on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Why Go: This is a true Baltimore classic. This play tells about the adventures of Tracy Turnblad and Baltimore during the civil rights movement. Pricing: $8. ADVENTURES OF FROSTY THE FROG Where/When: Reisterstown Branch Library at 21 Cockeys Mill Rd. in Reisterstown on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 10:30 a.m. Why Go: This fun event features a variety of activities: music, magic…

Not sure where to take the kids this weekend? Here are five local, family friendly events you can check out. FAMILY GAME NIGHT Where/When: The Reisterstown Senior Center at 12035 Reisterstown Rd. in Reisterstown on Friday, Feb. 18, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Why Go: The senior center welcomes everyone of all ages to come out and have some fun playing board games. Brought to you by the Games Club of Maryland (GCOM). Pricing: Free IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE Where/When: St. Timothy's School at 8400 Greenspring Ave. in Stevenson on Friday, Feb. 19, and Saturday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Why Go…

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 …