Grab & Go Kids Planner: Check Out the Circus or Explore the World of Robots

Take the kids to see trapezes artists, elephants and clowns. Or, science-lovers will enjoy a robot competition.

If you've got a spare night in your family calendar and you're looking for something to do, you're in the right spot! There’s a lot going on in the St. Louis area this weekend. Check out a traditional circus, watch student-designed robots battle, or spend an evening at The Magic House for free. If you want to stay closer to home, Chesterfield Arts is kicking off a storytelling workshop. Look for the Grab & Go 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!  What: St. Louis Moolah Shrine Circus  When: 7 p.m. Thursday; 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday…

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Puppet Show, Parade and Learning About the Gross Human Body

Always wondered by noses run? Or would the kids prefer a puppet version of "Peter Rabbit"? Both are family-friendly options this weekend.

If you've got a spare night in your family calendar and you're looking for something to do, you're in the right spot! This weekend, teens and adults can learn about the art of journaling. The whole family will enjoy the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. Or, if you can handle it, check out the St. Louis Science Center's Grossology exhibit, which closes at the end of the month. Look for the Grab & Go 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! What: Creative Journaling class When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday Where: St. Louis County Library, Sachs Branch, 16400 Burkhardt Place, …

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Kite Activities, Butterfly Lessons and High School Plays

Teens can create their own book soundtracks and little ones can enjoy some play time at Dream Play recreation.

If you've got a spare night in your family calendar and you're looking for something to do, you're in the right spot! There's plenty going on at the St. Louis County Library, Samuel Sachs Branch this week. Create a soundtrack for a beloved book or find out more about kites. Plus, there's two high school theater productions this weekend.  Look for the Grab & Go 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! What: Teen Tech: Mix and Mash Playlists    When: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday Where:  St. Louis County Library, Samuel Sachs Branch, 16400 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield Cost: Free Find your …

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Black History Month Story Time, Girls Expo

Check out Elmo's birthday part at Borders in Brentwood or attend a seminar about college soccer recruiting.

There's a wide range of activities for families this weekend. Take little ones to the Jewish Community Center for open play, or to book stores for story time or a birthday party for Elmo.  Tween girls can check out the Girls World Explosion Expo, a workshop designed to empower them, on Sunday. High school soccer players can learn more about the college recruitment process this weekend, too. Look for the Grab and Go 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! Open Play at the J    When: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday Where: the Jewish Community Center Cost: No charge for members, $7 for non-…

Grab & Go Kids Planner: Family Theater Productions and Craft Day At Butterfly House

Check out a classic musical or a visiting choir this weekend with your family.

If you've got a spare night in your family calendar and you're looking for something to do, you're in the right spot! It's a weekend for theater in and around Chesterfield. Check out The Diary of Anne Frank with your family at the YMCA. If you're in the mood for something more cheerful, try My Fair Lady. That's just two of this week's best picks for families.  Look for the Grab and Go 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! What: My Fair Lady When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Missouri Baptist University Theatre Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and…

Grab and Go Kids Planner: St. Louis Blues Sign Autographs, 'Pinkalicious' Celebration

Get a jump start on planning your summer or get in free at the Contemporary Art Museum.

Got a hockey fan in the family? What are you doing Thursday night? St. Louis Blues players will be at the Hardee's IcePlex in Chesterfield to sign autographs for fans as part of their annual rink tour. That's just one great event going on over the next week in and around Chesterfield. If you've got a spare night in your family calendar and you're looking for something to do, you're in the right spot! Look for the Grab and Go 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! What: Parkway West High School vs. Eureka High School girls basketball When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Parkway West …

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Families Can Catch a Bird Festival or the Harlem Globetrotters This Week

Break out of the snow with play time, or sign up for a class at Chesterfield Arts.

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 us know. We want to hear from you! What: Open Play at the J When: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday Where: Jewish Community Center, The Marlyn Fox Building Cost: free …

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