WOOLAPALOOZA Where/When: Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Drumlin Farm in LincolnWhy Go: Celebrate sheep with fiber, food, and fun! New spring babies, sheep shearing and sheepherding demonstrations, plus hands-on activities for all ages,Pricing: $8 for adult Mass Audubon members, $10 for adult nonmembers, $6 for children members, and $8 for children nonmembers; children under 2 are free. BILLY KELLY AND THE BLAH BLAH BLAHSWhere/When: Saturday March 26 at 10:30  a.m. at the Coolidge Corner Theater in BrooklineWhy Go:  Songs about milk, pine cones, springtime, 18-wheelers, the moon…

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Where/When: Sunday, March 20 at 1 p.m. along Broadway in South BostonWhy Go: Colorful floats, music and Irish good cheerPricing: Free GWENDOLYN THE GRACEFUL PIG WANTS TO LEARN TO DANCEWhere/When: Saturday, March 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Waltham Public LibraryWhy Go: A one-of-a-kind ballet performed by children.Pricing: Free SPRING FUN FAIRWhere/When: Saturday March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Corner Coop Nursery School in BrooklineWhy Go:  A day of games and crafts for kids ages 2–7+, entertainment, raffles, silent auction, baked goods, international…

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK LOONEY TUNES WEEKENDWhere/When: Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Coolidge Corner Theater in BrooklineWhy Go: These cartoons are the crown princes of animation!Pricing: $7 adults; $5 kids JACK AND THE BEANSTALK BY SPRING VALLEY PUPPET THEATERWhere/When: Thursday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. to noon at The Puppet Showplace Theater in BrooklineWhy Go:  A beautiful and fun presentation of a classic talePricing: $10 general admission (a ticket is required for any child over 12 months of age) IRISH FESTIVAL AT PATRIOT PLACEWhere/When: Saturday, March 12 from 11 a.m. …

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK DOG B.O.N.E.S.Where/When: Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public LibraryWhy Go: Early and struggling young readers are invited to spend 15 minutes reading to a certified reading dogPricing: Free PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT VERRILL FARMWhere/When: Saturday, March 5 9 a.m. to noon at Verrill Farm in ConcordWhy Go:  Think of it as an end of winter celebration. The breakfast takes place in the sun splashed greenhouse attached to the farm standPricing: $7.50 for adults, $4.50 for kids under 10 MAPLE SYRUP BOIL DOWN FESTIVALWhere/When: Saturday, March 5 from …

SATURDAY FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S CONCERT SERIES: A KLEZMER JOURNEYWhere/When: Saturday, February 26 at 1 p.m. at Tufts University's Granoff Music CenterWhy Go: The Jumbo Knish Factory will lead the audience in discovering the beautiful sound of Klezmer music on a journey through the world to the places it comes fromPricing: Free TELL A FAIRY TALE DAYWhere/When: Saturday, February 26 10 a.m. to noon at Barefoot Books in ConcordWhy Go: Give your child a shot in the "story telling throne." Plus, costumes welcome!Pricing: Free STEAMPUNK: FORM AND FUNCTIONWhere/When: Saturday, February 26th from 10 …

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYWhere/When: Saturday, February 19 at 2 p.m. at the Paramount TheaterWhy Go: Because this colorful confection of a film is part comedy, part musical, and all imaginationPricing: $5-$10 SIMULATOR EXPERIENCEWhere/When: Saturday, February 19 all day at the Museum of ScienceWhy Go: Step on board our full-motion simulator for a dynamic excursion like no other!Pricing: $5 plus admission to the museum NTRAK MODEL TRAIN SHOWWhere/When: Sunday, February 20th from noon to 4 p.m. at the National Heritage Museum in LexingtonWhy Go: Admire the craftsmanship of tiny …

We've assembled a 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 in and around the neighborhood. • THE CARROT SALESMAN PUPPET SHOWWhere/When: Sunday, February 13 from 4-5 p.m. at the Knights of ColumbusWhy Go: Because they use the word 'salesrabbit.' And because there is fun audience interaction.  But most importantly, because the proceeds benefit the Charlestown Nursery SchoolPricing: $10 • CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONWhere/When: Saturday, February 12 at 3 p.m. at Villa Victoria …

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 …