Something for Guys and Dolls – and Kids

Once again, we bring you the Grab & Go Kids Planner. It's our weekly list of kid-friendly activities and places to try out. 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.

As always, help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—if we missed anything, just leave us a comment letting us know!

 at Chatham High School
Where/When: Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday March 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. at 
Why Go: “Guys & Dolls” won six Tony Awards on Broadway and there are three chances for families to enjoy the play in Chatham this weekend.
Pricing: $10 for students and $12 for adults at the door.

Animal Story Time
Where/When: From 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham on Sunday, March 6
Why Go: Because children ages 2 through 6 can enjoy outdoor story telling mixed with nature, as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Pricing: $3, pre-registration required at 973-635-6629

Where/When: From 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at the 
Why Go: This event was founded 21 years ago and will feature games, crafts, raffle prizes, juggling, magic, and singers, as well as dancers performing styles from around the world. The pot luck could also prove to be interesting, as every family is asked to bring either a dish or dessert from their native or ancestral county.
Pricing: Free

Classic Cartoons
Where/When: At the  at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5
Why Go: Because families can enjoy cartoons on the big screen. This is the only scheduled showing of classic cartoons at the Morris Museum in March.
Pricing: Free with museum admission

Where/When: At the  in Morristown on Sunday, March 6 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Why Go: Because many children love Pippi Longstocking, and many also love musicals. This has both! For ages 5 or older.
Pricing: $12. For tickets or more information, see the Community Theatre’s website.