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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Sing, Skate and Decorate

Oh, the places you'll go this week!

This week's list of family fun ideas includes cookie decorating, a birthday celebration, a jammin’ concert and one last chance to perfect your triple toe loop.

When/Where: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 5; . 

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Why Go: Children ages 10-14 compete for king of the road in this video tournament. Finals competition is on Sunday. 

Cost: $10.

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 ST. PATRICK'S DAY COOKIE BOUQUET

When/Where: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5; .

Why Go: Who doesn’t love cookies? Children ages 6-10 are invited to learn the basics of cookie decorating and will take home their own St. Patrick's Day Cookie Bouquet.

Cost: $10 per child. Registration required. Call 724-449-2665. 

ICE SKATING  

When/Where: 1-4 p.m., 4:30-7 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, or Sunday, March 6; North Park Skating Rink.

Why Go:  Take a spin around the rink before the season ends in mid-March.

Cost: $3 children, $5 adults.

DR. SEUSS' BIRTHDAY STORYTIME

When/Where: 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3; Cranberry Barnes and Noble.

Why Go: You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. Why not steer yourself to celebrate the birthday of America’s most beloved children’s author? Dr. Seuss’ silly rhymes and positive messages are sure to leave you and your little ones smiling. 

Cost: Free

BILL KELLY AND THE BLAH, BLAH, BLAHS

When/Where: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Pittsburgh Children’s Museum

Why Go: This band's wry sense of humor and catchy pop melodies are sure to appeal to children and adults. Reviewers and National Public Radio have sung its praises.

Cost: Free with admission to the Children’s Museum: $11 adults, $10 children, ages 2 to 18

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