Looking for Somewhere to Play Around?

They say March is in like a lion and out like a lamb.  And, with the storms and wind lately, it's more of a reason to have options this weekend.

So once again, we bring you the Grab & Go Kids Planner. It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the five (or more) best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

As always, help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know!

Where/When:  Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. at the  in Hillsborough

Why Go: It's the final performance of this beloved children's story about a devoted young boy and his treasured toy rabbit.
Pricing:  $12 for all seats

Where/When: 7 p.m. on March 4 and March 5 at the 
Why Go:  The original version of this play includes some adult themes, but you can bring the family as Ridge High School students portray the lives of a group of friends in New York City in the 1990's as they become their own family.  This production is a special school edition and is appropriate for all ages.
Pricing:  $16 for adults or $12 children

Where/When: From 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 5 at the
Why Go:  You can drop in to enjoy storytime as well as family time.
Pricing:  Free

Where/When:  Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 
Why Go: You can race to this event to spend quality time with your kids.  Children ages 5 to 12 can participate in a hands-on craft to create a  Home Depot Race Car.
Pricing:  Free

Where/When: From 2 to 3 p.m. at the on Saturday, March 5
Why Go: You'll meet live lizards, snakes, frogs, turtles and even a crocodile.
Pricing:  Free

Where/When:  Saturday, March 5  from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the 
Why Go: To meet and pet dogs from the Somerset Hills Kennel Club and learn how they can become new members of your family.
Pricing: Free

Where/When:  Saturday, March 5 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Long Hill Community Center in Stirling
Why Go: The family will enjoy a great dinner of spaghetti and meatballs while supporting a great cause.
Pricing:  $35 event donation / $12 for children under 12 years of age

Where/When:  in Bridgewater on Saturday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Why Go: Kids, ages 6 through 10, will enjoy some fresh air, a short hike  and learn about winter arts and music with nature.
Pricing:  $15 for individual session

Where/When:  on Sunday, March 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: A home-cooked breakfast will be served by the members of the Basking Ridge Fire Company.
Pricing:  $7 for adults, $5 for children and senior citizens. Children under three are admitted free.

Where/When:  on Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m.
Why Go: A naturalist will teach bear etiquette and how to act if one is sighted.
Pricing: Free

When/Where: Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the 
Why Go: You can celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday by making a party hat and having fun with friends.
Pricing:  Free

When/Where: Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m. at the 
Why Go: Attendees will learn about Molly Pitcher and her adventures in the Revolutionary War
Pricing:  Free

When/Where: Sunday, March 6 at the  at 1 p.m.
Why Go: The weather's getting nicer! Check for signs of spring as you leisurely horseback ride along the trails of the stable.
Pricing: $28 for Somerset County residents, $36 for non-residents