Grab & Go Kids Planner: All Things Spring

Welcome to our 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!

1. Let's Go to the Farm
Where/When: Aurora Public Library, 1 E. Benton St., Aurora; Saturday, April 23 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Why Go: Stories and crafts about cows, ducks and chickens.
Price: Free

2. Plant a Seed Storytime
Where/When: Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus; Friday, April 22 at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Listen to Earth-friendly stories, then plant a seed to take home afterward.
Price: Free

3. Saturday Morning Stories
Where/When: Oswego Public Library, Oswego & Montgomery Campuses; Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Stories, songs and rhymes for those between 2 and 6.
Price: Free

4. Flashlight Egg Hunt
Where/When: Wormely Heritage Park, 331 Century Dr., Oswego; Thursday, April 21 at 8 p.m. sharp!
Why Go: Flashlights and eggs = total fun.
Price: $5 per resident, $8 per non-resident, register through park district

5. Meet the Easter Bunny
Where/When: Phillips Park, Aurora; Saturday, April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Why Go: A quick meet and greet with the Easter bunny. Bring your camera!
Price: Free