Frogs, Spells and Other Stories: Grab and Go Kids Planner

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!

Jumping frogs kiss princesses, or something like that, this week will keep you jumping however.

The Spell of Sleeping Beauty
Where/When: Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles; Sunday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m.
Why go: It’s a captivating version of the classic with zany and lovable characters, complete with charm, action, romance, comedy and thrills.
Pricing: $12 for adults, $10 for students and children under 16.

Amazing Amphibians
Where/When: Peck Farm Interpretive Center, Geneva; Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until March 15
Why go: Explore the world of amphibians - you know, frogs and other cold-blooded creatures.
Pricing: Free
Family Gymnastics Open Gym
Where/When: , 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery on Friday, Feb. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Why Go: The kids have been cooped up long enough.
Pricing: $12 per family.

Just the Two of Us
Where/When: , Montgomery; Monday, Feb. 28 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Why Go: You and your toddler aged 18 months to 30 months will have fun with arts and crafts, playing and just being together.
Pricing: $6 per class.

Books and Movie Storytime
Where/When: , Montgomery Campus, Montgomery; Monday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m.
Why Go: Preschool and kindergarten tots will love being read a few books and watching a short movie.
Pricing: Free.