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Grab & Go Kids Planner: March 18-25

Nature walks, hangin' with hawks and Broadway that rocks.

Friday's here and it's time to look at the weekend and beyond.

Each week the Grab & Go Kids Planner brings you five family activities or events for the days ahead.

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.

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This week's planner includes walking in the woods at night, hangin' with hawks, a Japanese cultural fair, story time and budding Broadway stars.

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Where/When: 852 Avery Road Rockville, Rockville. 6-7 p.m. on Saturday.

Why Go: A late winter campfire gathering with stories, snacks and more. Look and listen for signs of spring during the hike into the forest.

Pricing: Residents $4; non-residents $5.

Where/When: , 5100 Meadowside Ln, Rockville. noon to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Why Go: Observe and ask questions about Meadowside’s hawks, owls, vulture, and bald eagle during their feeding time. A naturalist will talk about birds of prey and share stories about Meadowside’s own raptors on exhibit. For children age 2 and up.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: Bauer Drive Community Center, 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville. 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.

Why Go: Students from Yokohama Hayato High School present a cultural fair, featuring Japanese arts, games and customs as well as an informal Japanese tea ceremony, martial arts demonstration, dancing and a Japanese play. Attendees will have the opportunity to create origami and calligraphy, play Japanese games and see anime and manga. Donations will be accepted for the Japanese Red Cross.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: , 202 Meadow Hall Dr, Rockville. 10:30-11 a.m on Wednesday.

Why Go: A monthly storytime for children age 3 to 6 with picture books, movement with music and flannel board stories.

Pricing: Free.

Where/When: F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville. 8-10:30 p.m. on March 25.

Why Go: The Musical Theater Center, the Rockville performing arts education organization that has produced numerous Broadway performers, will showcase Singular Sensations, Upbeat Unlimited, and its newest ensemble, Opening Act. 

Pricing: $18-$20.


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