Grab & Go Kids Planner

Fridley Patch has assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities both locally and within sturdy stone’s throw. Look for the Grab & Go each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Patch wants to hear from you!


Where/When: , 6431 University Ave. NE,  on Thursday, March 10 from 4–7 p.m.
Why Go: Make sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly. Did you know that 4 out 5 car seats are installed improperly?
Price: Free. Set up an appointment ahead of time at (763) 572-3626.


Where/When: on Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Meet one of the resident animals after observing feeding time.
Price: Free

Sustainable Shelter
Where/When: Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, on Thursdays, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Sundays, noon–5 p.m.
Why Go: Learn about the various natural dwellings of both animals and humans.
Price: Adults, $5; children (3-16) and seniors, $3; younger than 3 years, free. Free admission on Sundays.

Barrio Grrrl: A New Musical
Where/When: The Children’s Theatre Company (2400 Third Ave. South, Minneapolis) on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Why Go: Check out the new coming-of-age pop musical featuring a 9-year-old girl trying to find a balance between her Latino culture, family and alter-ego Barrio Grrrl.
Price: $16–40


Where/When: Rum River Library, 4201 Sixth Ave. N., Anoka, on Saturday, March 12, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Why Go: See what Civil War uniforms looked like while also learning how soldiers stayed warm and prepared for battle during the long winter.
Price: Free