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"Grab & Go Kids Planner" is a weekly column providing you with a list of five great local activities for the family.FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • One Book, One Belmont Program Where/When: Beech Street Center, Thursday 7-9 p.m. Why Go: Get an inside look at the book Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 with its author Stephen Puleo. Pricing: Free, open to all. • Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Where/When: Arlington High School, Arlington; Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Why Go: See the animated Disney classic come to life on stage with talented local performers. Pricing: $14 in advance, $16 at the door, $10 for children 10 and under. • Debbie and Friends Where/When: The Regent …
From local history to award-winning plays to roller derby dreams, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • The History of Italian-Americans in Belmont Where/When: Belmont Public Library, Wednesday 7-9 p.m. Why Go: Dan Leclerc, Vice-President of the Historical Society, will share stories of several Italian-American families and their role in the growth of Belmont. Pricing: Free, open to all. • Kids’ Garden Club Where/When: Barefoot Books, Concord; Thursday 4-4:45 p.m. Why Go: Kids learn about nature through fun activities and stories. Pricing: Limit …
From Broadway musicals to worldly explorations to student concerts, we’ve got you covered for family-friendly fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Music with Rubi Where/When: Belmont Public Library, Thursday 10:30-11:30 a.m. Why Go: Moove, groove and make new friends. Pricing: Free, open to kids ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Sign-up required; please stop by the Children's Room or call 617-993-2880. • West Side Story Where/When: Belmont High School, Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Why Go: See talented local students put on the classic Broadway musical. …
From to book talks to classic plays to aquarium visits, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • One Book, One Belmont Program Where/When: Belmont Public Library, Wednesday 7-9 p.m. Why Go: Internationally-acclaimed architectural photographer Peter Vanderwarker will talk about how immigrants have shaped Boston using photographs and maps from all different eras. Pricing: Free, open to all. • Playtime Where/When: Belmont Public Library, Friday 10:30-11 a.m. Why Go: Socialize with other kids—and parents—and make new friends. Pricing: Free, open to …
From music to magic to Chinese New Year celebrations, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Magic, Music and More with Zak Morgan Where/When: Belmont Public Library, Thursday, 2-2:45 p.m. Why Go: Grammy-nominated musician Zak Morgan uses vocabulary, wordplay and songs to encourage children. Pricing: Free, open to all. • Jenny the Juggler Where/When: Regent Theatre, Arlington; Saturday 10:30 a.m. Why Go: Jenny the Juggler thrills audiences of all ages with her variety show, combining juggling, magic, music, singing, physical comedy and …
From family socials to college hockey to student art, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Mass Audobon Student Art Exhibit Where/When: Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commission, Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Why Go: Take your kids on a trip through nature through the eyes of their peers. Pricing: Free, open to all. • Belmont Family Group Winter Social Where/When: Payson Park Church, Saturday 3-5 p.m. Why Go: Refreshments, music and an opportunity to come out of the cold and meet other local families. Pricing: Suggested donation …
From book sharing to blues concerts to beach parties, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Book Babies Where/When: Belmont Public Library, Wednesday 10:30-11 a.m. Why Go: Bring kids stories to life though songs, puppets and interactive play. Pricing: Free open to infants, toddlers and their caregivers. • Playtime Where/When: Belmont Public Library, Friday 10:30-11 a.m. Why Go: Give kids a chance to play outside the house and meet new playmates. Pricing: Free, open to toddlers, pre-schoolers and their caregivers. • Jazz and Blues Benefit …
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 …
