Grab & Go Kids Planner: Go Fly a Kite on Earth Day

Welcome to our Grab and Go Kids Planner. 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. Earth Day
Where/When: Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 S. River St., North Aurora; Saturday, April 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Why Go: An afternoon of fun, games and mother nature!
Price: Free admission with the donation of a half-dozen rinsed plastic bottles or a gently used children's book

2. Oswego Earth Day Kite Fly
Where/When: PrairieFest Park, Oswego; Saturday, April 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Go fly a kite!
Price: Free

3. Earth Day Book Swap
Where/When: , Montgomery and Oswego campuses; Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Curious George is old hat. Duh, it's time for Junie B. Jones.
Price: Free; exchange up to five books

4. Open Studio
Where/When: Nido Art Studio, 514 Terry Ave., Aurora; Saturdays from 9:30 to noon and Wednesday from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Why Go: Make that Easter project for grandma and grandpa.
Price: $15 per drop-in session, discount for siblings 

5. Storyteller Linda Gorham
Where/When: , Montgomery Campus; Friday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: Celebrate National Library Week with amazing stories told by professional storyteller Linda Gorham. Ages 5 to 14.
Price: Free