Welcome to our new Grab & Go Kids' Planner. We've assembled a weekly calendar of family-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Look for this feature every Wednesday, and help us build it with your own picks.
Where, When: 11 a.m. Feb. 26 at ,, 110 Albany Tpke, Canton, CT 06019
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Why go? Barnes and Noble invites kids to learn about life on the farm with storytime featuring "My Farm Friends" by Wendell Minor and "Story County Here we Come!" by Derek Anderson.
Pricing: Free
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Unplugged Weekends in February
Where, When? Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at , 37 High St, Farmington, CT 06032
Why go? Enjoy simple pleasures during the cold weekends in February. We'll have games, toys, books and art supplies for you and your family to use. A fire in the hearth and refreshments will help take the chill out. No registration is required. Visitors may determine their own admission.
Pricing? Determine your own donation
Where, When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27 at , 40 Dyer Ave, Collinsville, CT 06019
Why go? The animated comedy 'Despicable Me, rated PG for youngsters 6 and up. Gru an aging supervillain who loses his #1 top villain spot to Vector, who establishes his creds by stealing the Pyramid of Giza. To regain his top spot, Gru steps up his plans to shrink and steal the moon. Steve Carell is the voice of Gru, and Julie Andrews appears briefly as Gru's mom in a 3-D movie that celebrates silliness. Free popcorn. For more information call 860-693-5800.
Pricing? Free
Where, When? 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at , 76 Simonds Ave, Collinsville, CT 06019
Why go? The CHS Chorus is performing its winter concert at Canton High School.
Pricing? Free
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