Welcome back to our Grab and Go Kids Planner!

Each week, we'll give you the info on some of the best family activities or events for the week. 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!

FAMILY BEST BETS OF the week

1. Puppetry with Judith O'Hare

When/Where: Monday, April 11, 7 p.m., at the Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading

Why Go: Reading resident and award-winning puppeteer Judith O’Hare presents a show for adults, children and teens to see and touch as well as videos and slides of her puppets and work.

Price: Free

2. Wood End School 5th Grade Games and Pizza

When/Where: Tuesday, April 12, 4-6 p.m., at Wood End Elementary School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane, Reading

Why Go: There is no going wrong with games and pizza, so bring the kids for some safe fun at Wood End Elementary.

Price: Free

3. Flag Football for Kids in Grades 3-5

When/Where: Most Wednesdays, 1:45-3:15 p.m., at Wood End Elementary School, 85 Sunset Rock Lane, Reading

Why Go: The i9 Sports program is designed  to provide well-organized, entertaining and educational sports programs for youth athletes. The league will provide each participant with an official i9 Sports Flag Football jersey, mouth guard, and i9 Sports official flag belts to keep after the season.

Price: $96 per participant 

4. Story time for 2-year-olds

When/Where: Most Tuesdays (10:15-10:45 a.m.) and Wednesdays (9:30-10 a.m.), at the Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading

Why Go: Bring the kids for stories at the library. There will also be songs and visits with Cocoa Moose.

Price: Free

5. Mother Goose Lapsit

When/Where: Wednesday, 10:15-10:45 a.m., at the Reading Public Library, 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading

Why Go: Children below 2 and their caretakers are invited for story time with the librarian and Cocoa Moose. Kids will enjoy the short and active time with books, bouncing rhymes and songs. You can register at the children's room desk for a four-week session.

Price: Free