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Grab & Go Kids Planner: March 30 through April 5

Next week: Silver Spring Patch will be moving the Grab & Go Kids Planner to our Get Out: Weekend Activities in Downtown on Thursday. This way you can have all your activities in one place!

Despite the cooler weather, spring is in full swing! We're glad you're checking out our weekly Grab & Go Kids Planner to find out about what's going on in Silver Spring and around the D.C. metro area. If there's an event you think we should highlight in the future, feel free to tell us in the comments. 

The Cherry Blossom Festival continues, but there are some great family-friendly activities going on neaby. You won't even have to jump on the Metro for some of them. Here's what you and the family can enjoy this week:

• STORY TIMES
Where/When: hosts on Friday at 10:15 a.m. and on Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.
Why Go: Story time is always a favorite with kids of all ages. Parents and children get to sit back, listen to songs, hear stories and just have fun.
Pricing: FREE

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• WHEATON MINIATURE TRAIN AND CAROUSEL 
Where/When: All aboard at  on Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Why Go: We've been waiting all winter long for these favorite local attractions to open up again. Take a ride on the miniature train or carousel and enjoy a day at the park!
Pricing: $1.75 per person

• AT ROCK CREEK PARK
Where/When: Meet at the Nature Center at Rock Creek Park on Friday at 4 p.m.
Why Go: Rock Creek Park offers a variety of Ranger Led Programs. This week, kids ages 4 and older can decorate binoculars and look around for birds native to the area.
Pricing: FREE

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Where/When: The party starts at Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Why Go: Keep the spirit of spring alive and get the kids out to hear some live music, see some great performances and take part in some fun activities.
Pricing: FREE

• GREAT ZUCCHINI AND JOHN HENRY BREAST CANCER 
Where/When: Ohr Kodesh Congregation hosts this event on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Kids will enjoy a variety of acts including magic by the Great Zucchini, music by John Henry, balloon sculpting by Simply Shonna and fun with Princess Amy and Pirate Rob. Proceeds benefit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Click here to RSVP.
Pricing: $10

Next week: Silver Spring Patch will be moving the Grab & Go Kids Planner to our Get Out: Weekend Activities in Downtown on Thursday. This way you can have all your activities in one place! 

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