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Arts and Crafts, Historical Museums, Artsy Robots, and More Abound In Your Grab & Go Kids Planner

The planner parents and kids need to have to plan from now to the weekend

Joshua J. Burnett, Neighbor
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Welcome to the brand new Grab and Go Kids Planner – your weekly list of the top 5 things to do with the little ones this weekend.  We know you’re busy, so we’ve taken the liberty of putting together the five most interesting, unique, or just plain fun events for the family each weekend. 

Know of a great kid-friendly event going on this weekend that we may have missed?  Let us know in the comments!

Close Encounters, at the Arts Guild New Jersey in Rahway, features science fiction-themed artwork by eight local artists.  Included in the exhibit is a 6 foot tall robot sculpture as well as other paintings and sculptures in a variety of mediums.

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An exhibit on the colonial farmer's life, as told through storytelling, featuring the book "Ox Cart Man" by Donald Hill.  Kids will learn about farm life throughout the seasons, get to try out farming chores, and make a tin craft to take home.

  • Valentine's Day Party. Barnes & Noble, 869 Us Highway 1, North Brunswick; Phone: 732-545-7966; Price: Free; Saturday 2 PM

Enjoy a Valentine's Day party at the North Brunswick Barnes & Noble in the North Village Shopping Center.  Valentine's Day-related stories, crafts, and refreshments will be available at this free event.

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  • Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Store, 275 Route 18, East Brunswick; Phone: 732-967-8585; Price: Free; Saturday, 11 AM-3 PM

Lakeshore Learning Store offers free crafts for children every Saturday morning.  This week, kids get to make a special Valentine's Day bouquet to share with mom, dad, or anyone!  Check the Lakeshore website for future crafts as well.  Ages 3 and up, no reservations needed.

  • Ice Skating at Roosevelt Ice Rink, Roosevelt Park, 151 Parsonage Rd, Edison; Phone:  732-494-3795; Price:  $6 adults, $5 senior citizens and children 17 and under; Saturday 11 AM - 1:30 PM (Check the website for additional times)

The weather forecast calls for highs near 40 degrees and plentiful sunshine all weekend (finally!), so why not partake in some family ice skating at Roosevelt Park's ice skating rink?  Skate rentals and sharpening are available at the rink, and helmets are for sale as well (helmets are required for kids 7 and under and recommended for all beginners.)

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