Grab & Go Kids Planner: Hobby Shows, Acrobats and Barnyard Animals

The “Grab & Go Kids Planner” will be now appearing every Wednesday, just in time for you to take a brief mid-week breather and start thinking ahead towards the upcoming weekend. The planner will include local, low-cost activities, along with the occasional far-flung, pricier, but oh-so-worth it city sojourn.

Help Scarsdale Patch with the weekly planner by e-mailing kirstin.fawcett@patch.com, or by leaving your own suggestions or tips in the comment box. Is your business planning a Spring Fling family festival? Does a local museum hold educational reenactments that will transform even the most ardent World of Warcraft tot into a budding Revolutionary War scholar? We want to hear from you!

Here are five ways to have fun with your kids this weekend in Scarsdale and the surrounding Westchester County area:

1.

Where: , 450 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale

When: Friday, Feb. 25, 4 - 7 p.m. 

Why Go: Gymboree Manager Shane Bland, a former cast member of "The Lion King," will lead children in a series of fun physical activities. Hey, anyone can feel like "king of the jungle" once they get their blood flowing! 

Pricing: Free! 

2.

Where: , 198 Central Ave, White Plains

When: Feb. 25, 26, & 27, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. 

Why Go: Does your kid like model cars, boats and planes? Over 150 manufacturers will present dozens of state-of-the-art radio-controlled gadgets  - a range of variety sure to impress even the most finicky, electronically-savvy hobby horse. 

Pricing: Adults $12, Children $3, 6 & under free. On Sunday, 12 & under are free.

3.

Where: , 1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle

When: Sunday, Feb. 27, 10:00 a.m. –5 p.m. 

Why Go: A variety of fun, educational activities will be offered to children of all ages. 

Pricing: Adults, $6; Kids 12 & under, $3, Children under 2, free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

4. 

Where: 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase

When: Sunday, Feb. 27, 3 p.m.

Why Go: What's more impressive than the fake magic of watching a man in a shiny tuxedo pull a rabbit out of a hat? The real magic of watching acrobats leap, writhe, and soar through the air as they use nothing but their bodies - and their bravery - to perform a spectacular show. 

Pricing: $11.25 - $35

5. 

Where: , 455 Mamaroneck Rd, Scarsdale 

When: Sunday, Feb. 27, 11 - 12 a.m., 2-3 p.m. 

Why Go: Sure, you can't travel the entire world in an entire hour, but you can at least see a sampling of its far-flung, exotic critters! 

Pricing: Adults $3, Children $1