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 the kids. 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 us know. We want to hear from you!

Here’s our list of family best bets this week:

1. SING, PLAY, LEARN! WITH MACPHAIL CENTER FOR MUSIC
Where/When: Anoka County Library - Mississippi Branch, 410 Mississippi St NE. Feb. 2 and 9, 1 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Why Go: Parents with children ages 5 and younger can spend time with early childhood music specialists exploring the world of music.
Price: Free, registration required
Website: http://www.anoka.lib.mn.us/aboutthelibrary/branches/mississippi.htm
Phone: 763-571-1934

2. PLAYFUL POLLIWOGS
Where/When: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave NE. Weekly on Tuesdays. 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Why Go: To have some wintertime fun discovering nature. Children ages 3–5 are invited (with an adult) to explore a different topic each week through stories, crafts, live animals, outdoor discovery time and other hands-on activities.

• Feb. 8 - Nature Valentines
• Feb. 15 - Frozen Fun
• Feb. 22 - Cabin Fever Reliever

Price: $3/child per visit
Phone: 763-572-3588

3. FAMILY STORYTIME
Where/When: Anoka County Library - Mississippi Branch, 410 Mississippi St NE. Weekly on Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Why Go: To get the little ones out of the house and into a good book. Bring your child for stories, rhymes and rhythm (well, at least movement). No registration required.
Website: http://www.anoka.lib.mn.us/kids/storytime.htm
Price: Free

4. MINNEAPOLIS CYCLE WORLD INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Where/When: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis. Feb. 4–6, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Why Go: Kids love wheels! See cool 2011 models from leading manufacturers. Watch jaw-dropping stunts at the Ducati Freestyle Show plus amazing all-new show features. This is the motorcycle show you won't want to miss.
Price: $15 for adults, $6 for kids 6-11. Children ages 11 and under are free on Sunday only. Children under the age of 6 are free every day.
Website:http://www.motorcycleshows.com

5. BIRD BANDINGS
Where/When: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave NE. Feb. 6, 7:30 a.m.
Why Go: To see how preservationists work with Minnesota’s amazing array of wild birds. Families can participate in one of Minnesota's longest continuous bird banding projects by helping capture and release wild birds to record research including measurements, weight, age, sex and health indicators.
Website: http://www.ci.fridley.mn.us
Price: Free