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Grab & Go Kids Planner

This week, enjoy Dora, a parade, a run, Mark Twain and chickens - pick and choose from an array of events.

Each Wednesday, we’ll assemble a list of kid-friendly activities and new places for you to try out with your kids this week.

We know your time is limited and precious, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable driving distance.

But we want you to 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!

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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK


  • Where/When:
    , 7301 Fairview Ave., Darien, Thursday, March 10, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  
    Why Go: Help Dora and Boots stop Swiper from his tricks!
    Pricing: $10 residents, $15 non-residents

  • Where/When: , Naperville, Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m.
    Why Go: Be Green!  Help the Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
    Pricing: Free
  •  
    Where/When: Race starts at S West St & Jackson Ave., Naperville, Saturday, March 12, at 8 a.m.
    Why Go: Be active! Held by the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise, the 5K will support the DuPage Senior Citizen's Council Meals on Wheels Program.
    Pricing: $30-40

  • Where/When:
    , 3 Plaza Dr., Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m.
    Why Go:
    Professional Entertainer Dave Ehlert will play Mark Twain in a live performance.
    Pricing: Free

  • Where/When:
    , 123 W Jefferson Ave., Naperville, Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m.
    Why Go: Author Doreen Cronin will read an excerpt and be signing her new early reader mystery novel, “The Trouble with Chickens."
    Pricing: Cost of book, $14.99

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