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Grab and Go Kids Planner

This week's best bets for family fun! Start in Rye and make your make through Westchester to the Bronx with these fun ideas.

Here's this week's list of family-friendly activities:

Where/When:,  March 11,  3:30pm

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Why Go: Children 5 and up can enjoy a St. Patrick's Day celebration with stories and crafts.

Pricing: Free!

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Where/When: 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458 (The Botanical Gardens). Weekly on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 10:00am–6:00pm.

Why Go: Expose your children to new species of plants and embrace the first signs of Spring!

Pricing: Adults: $20 Seniors/Students: $18 Children: $8 Children Under 2: Free

Where/When: 2900 Purchase St, Purchase, NY 10577 (Manhattanville College). March 13 11:00am–3:00pm.

Why Go: Even though there is still a chill in the air, take your young athlete to the open house to see if Soundview is in store for their summer.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583.  March 13, 1-4pm.

Why Go: A fun-filled family event celebrating the peak of the maple sugaring season at the Greenburgh Nature Center. The day's activities will include depictions of Native American and Colonial-style sugaring sites, candy and ice cream making, and live music.

Pricing: For a discounted rate, register and pre-pay by Thursday, March 10.  Early registration rates: Members $4, Non-members $8. Day of event rates: Members $6, Non-members $10 per person.

Where/When: 222 Grace Church St, Port Chester, NY 10573 (Port Chester Senior Center). March 14, 3:30-5pm.

Why Go: If you know someone at the Senior Center this is a great oppurtunity to bring your family and share in Entertainment put on by students at Portchester High School.

Pricing: Free!

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