Below are a few events that don't occur every day. Take the kids then come back and comment on how you enjoyed the event. Have something else that's a great gathering for kids? Post it in the comments section. SKATE/BMX PARK When/Where: Every day except Friday, times vary at the Hazelwood Community Center located at White Birch Park. Why Go: The skate/bmx park officially opened for the season March 14. This is a fun and safe environment in which your children can practice those bike and skate moves. Come hang out and for a low price your child can practice with other like-minded youth. Price…

If you're the type of parent that only like to take your children to educational events, there's something for you. If you're the type that feels the weekends are to have fund, we've got you covered also. Check out these fun events for the entire family. PAJAMA STORY TIME Where/When: Prairie Commons Library, March 17  from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Why Go: Reading is fundamental. Share a good book with your children while mingling with other area kids. Pricing: Free but space is limited, first come FREE ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENT FOR KIDS When/Where: Thursday, March 17, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Make …

This week's installment of our Grab & Go Kids Planner has some things you can get out and do in and around the City of Hazelwood. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, indulge at a tea party or hang out at a family expo. CHILDREN'S STORY TIME Where/When: Prairie Commons Library, March 9  at 10 a.m. and  2 p.m. Why Go: Reading is fundamental. Share a good book with your children while mingling with other area kids. Pricing: Free but space is limited, first come SENSORY FRIENDLY VIEWING OF “MARS NEEDS MOMS” When/Where: Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at AMC Theatres in Creve Coeur Why Go: The new movie, …

This is the fourth installment of our Grab & Go Kids Planner. I hope you enjoyed a few of last week's ideas with your family. Here are some things you can get out and do in and around the City of Hazelwood. STORY TIME Where/When: Prairie Commons Library, March 2  at 10 a.m. and  2 p.m. Why Go: Reading is fundamental. Share a good book with your children while mingling with other area kids. Pricing: Free but space is limited, first come PRAIRIE COMMONS THREAD HEADS When/Where: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 3 at Prairie Commons Library Why Go: If you love crafting and meeting people, this…

This is the second installment of our Grab & Go Kids Planner. I hope you enjoyed a few of last week's ideas with your family. Here are some things you can get out and do in and around the City of Hazelwood. See what North St. Louis County and beyond has to offer. PAJAMA STORY TIME Where/When: Prairie Commons Library, Feb. 17  from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Why Go: Reading is fundamental. Share a good book with your children while mingling with other area kids. Pricing: Free but space is limited, first come WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY  Where/When: St. Charles 18 Cine Wehrenberg Theatres, …

Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on 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. If you have ideas to share, please do so in the comment box below! On Thin Ice  Where/When: Shaw Park Ice Rink, Feb. 13, noon Why Go: Although the weather forecast shows a warmer weekend, it'…

Hazelwood Patch has assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five 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 in Hazelwood 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…