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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Here's a few places you can take the kids 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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Cotton candy, pony rides, Russian puppets and a parade — pick and choose from this week’s array of events.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

Where/When: 7 p.m. Feb. 10-13 at the U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Why Go: This amazing show takes audiences on a fun-filled tour to four exciting destinations filled with favorite Disney friends. With Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as tour guides, guests will visit the enchanting worlds of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Lilo & Stitch and Peter Pan.

Pricing: Regular ticket prices range from $15-$62.

Where/When: 10 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Saturday at South Shore Cinema, 7261 S. 13th St. 

Why Go: A great family event guaranteed to chase the winter blues. You can view your favorite family films for just $2. This week's selection is Nancy McPhee Returns.

Pricing: $2.

Where/When: 3 p.m. Sunday at Oak Creek High School, 340 E. Puetz Road.

Why Go: Field House favorites, Fifth Quarter fun, 1940s Big Band Jazz, singing, dancing and audience participation are all in store Sunday.

Pricing: $10. Tickets are available at the high school office; M&I Bank of Oak Creek, 8900 S. Howell Ave.; or any band student. 

CRYSTAL RIDGE SKI HILL

Where/When: Open at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Why Go: Fun, affordable rates in neighboring Franklin. 

Pricing: $22 per child, $25 per adult.

Where/When: Henry Miller Park, 315 E. Groveland Dr.

Why Go: It's freezing out there, but there are still things to do outside.

Pricing: Free; Call (414) 299-9721 and press 1 for more information.


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