From hometown sports to pancake breakfasts to local performances, we’ve got you covered for family-friendly fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Girls Varsity Lacrosse Where/When: Woburn Memorial High School, Friday 4 p.m. Why Go: Cheer on the Woo and enjoy spring weather. Pricing: Free, open to all. • Emerging Artists Concert Series Where/When: Real School of Music, Burlington; Friday 7-9 p.m. Why Go: Jam out with the kids and support two local bands. Pricing: $5 general admission / $3 member For more information, see the Real School of Music’s website. • Family Workout Times …

From family workouts to pasta nights to craft extravaganzas, we’ve got you covered for family-friendly fun all week long.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Storytime Where/When: Woburn Public Library, Thursday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Why Go: Kids get stories and crafts; parents (and sitters) get a much-needed break. Pricing: Free open to all. Register for the event in the Children’s Room. • 5th Annual PINK Bash  Where/When:  Woburn Country Club, Friday 7 p.m.-midnight Why Go: Live auctions, music, dancing, raffles and the chance to benefit a great local cause (the Tanner Ta Tas!). Pricing: $20. …

From stories to watercolor painting to recycling events, we’ve got you covered for family-friendly fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Storytime Where/When: Woburn Public Library, Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children ages 2- 2 1/2 meet at 9:30 a.m. Children ages 3-5 meet at 11 a.m. Why Go: Stories, fingerplays and crafts. Pricing: Free. Pre-registration is required through the Children’s Room. For more information, call 781-937-0405. • Watercolor Demonstration Where/When: New Horizons at Choate,  Thursday, 7 p.m. Why Go: Tap into kids’ creative side and give them an outlet …

From crafts, to pets to ice skating, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • National Adoption Weekend Where/When: PETCO, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go: Visit furry friends outside the store; a great family experience whether you are looking for a new pet or not. Pricing: Free, open to all. • Craft Event Where/When: A. C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Why Go: Kids can create their own Thomas the Tank Engine trains and get them ready for spring with fun decorations. Pricing:  Free, while supplies last. • Ice Skating Lessons…

From cycling to reading to derby racing, we’ve got you covered for family-friendly events all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Storytime with Mr. Ed Where/When: Whole Foods, Monday 10 a.m. Why Go: Enjoy storytime before or after picking up your groceries. The storytime session is held in the cafe and includes a coloring activity. Pricing: Free. • Prince & Princess Story Time Where/When: Woburn Public Library, Thursday, 10 a.m. Why Go: Because you enjoy dressing up in royal costume and hearing stories. Some royal snacks will be served. Please register and notify the Children's Room …

From skating to scavenger hunts to animal adventures, we've got you covered for family fun all week long.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Public Skating Where/When: Ned O'Brien Ice Rink, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy an afternoon on the ice with your little ones. Pricing: $3 per person, $3 for skate rental. • Card-Making - UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to staff illness at the Library. It will be rescheduled at a later date.  Where/When: Woburn Public Library, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2 to 5 p.m. Why Go: Learn how to make greeting cards with pop-ups and special …

From storytime to photos to petting zoos, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Celebrate Black History Month with Mr. Ed Where/When: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Burlington; Friday 6:30 p.m. Why Go: The Underground Railroad comes to life in this interactive storytime.   Pricing: Free and open to all ages. • High School Hockey  Where/When: Ned O'Brien Ice Rink, girls play Saturday at 6 p.m., boys play Saturday at 7:30 p.m.  Why Go: Cheer on the hometown teams.  Pricing: Free  • Stone Zoo Animal Discovery Exhibit  Where/When: Stone Zoo, Stoneham; …

From book fairs, to cooking classes to field days, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Scholastic Book Fair Where/When: Joyce Middle School, Wednesday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Why Go: Pick up some new bedtime story material and get your little ones revved up about reading.   Pricing: Free.   • Club Chef for Teens  Where/When: Boys and Girls Club of Woburn, Wednesday 6:30 p.m.  Why Go: Bond with your teen while crafting culinary delights—and independence skills.   Pricing: Free with membership. For information on how to become a member, check out the…

So 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 …