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Grab & Go Kids Planner
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK: Meet Jack Sparrow, Feed the Ducks and a 20ft Jellyfish!
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 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.
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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 know. We want to hear from you!
So pick and choose from events such as Feeding the Ducks, 20ft Jellyfish, and Capt. Jack Sparrow himself! Enjoy!
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
• Duck Feeding
Where/When: Heser’s Pond
Airline Road, Clinton
Why Go: Don’t forget your old bread! Put on some boots in case there is mud and enjoy feeding the ducks on a quiet afternoon. If you are really brave there are picnic tables and a gazebo if you plan to stay a while.
Pricing: Free!
• Cut-A-Thon
Where/When: Salon Massimo at Water’s Edge in Westbrook
Sunday, March 26, 2011 11am-2pm
Why Go: Get that kid a haircut! A Cut-A-Thon to benefit Teenzone, a self-esteem program for girls 13-17, is a can’t miss opportunity for everyone dying for new spring look!
Pricing: All haircuts & blowdrys $20.00
Hot Shaves for men – $20.00
• Meet Captain Jack Sparrow
Where/When: Clinton 20th Annual Expo, Town Hall
11am Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Why Go: If you bring your child’s favorite book then Jack Sparrow will sign it! Rumor has it that the Easter Bunny will be there too! The Expo will be open from 9:30am-3pm.
Pricing: Admission is FREE!
• Jellies: The Ocean in Motion
Where/When: Mystic Aquarium, Mystic CT
Why Go: Not only do they have all types of jellies, but they have a 20ft one!
Pricing:
General Admission
Adult $26
Senior (age 60+) $23
Children (age 3 - 17) $19
Children (age 2 and under) Free!
HEADS UP- Depending on the size of your family it may be better to buy a Family Membership for $169
BONUS: Visit for two additional days with your ticket! Have your admission ticket validated before you leave the Aquarium and use it to return for the next two consecutive days!
• Get a Book!
Where/When: R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison CT
Saturday, March 26, 2011 ONLY!
Why Do it: Take your reader to the bookstore and tell them your are participating in the Clinton PTA fundraiser and 15% of your purchase will go to the help the PTA! Don’t forget to hit the café on the way out!
Pricing: Depends on the book! Developing good reading habits are priceless!
