From acapella concerts, to Japanese drumming shows to coffee house sessions, we've got you covered for family fun all week long.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Epiphany at the Movies Where/When: Parish of the Epiphany, Friday 7 p.m. Why Go: A free screening of The Neverending Story and a chance to meet new friends.  Pricing: Free, open to all. • Winchester Youth Center Coffee House Where/When:  Winchester Youth Center, Friday 7:30-10:30 p.m. Why Go: Fabulous live music, delicious homemade desserts, frappes, and coffee drinks. Pricing: $5 admission. High school students only. Proceeds will …

From classic Disney shows to kids’ nights out, we’ve got you covered for family friendly events all week long.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK •  St. Eulalia Midde School Drop-off Night Where/When:  St. Eulalia Parish, Friday 7-10 p.m. Why Go: Kids get snacks, games and a chance to hang out with friends. Parents get free babysitting and a night to themselves. Pricing: Free, open to all. • Sleeping Beauty Where/When: McCall Middle School; Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1: p.m. and 4 p.m. Why Go: See the animated Disney classic come to life on stage as talented local children put a new …

From youth fundraisers to exotic journeys to free babysitting, we've got you covered for family fun all week long.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK •  Rock for Youth Where/When:  Winchester Town Hall, Friday 7-11 p.m., Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Why Go: Rock out to talented local bands and give back to a good cause. Pricing:  $10. All proceeds benefit the WYC's Youth Service Award Scholarships •  Bellyqueen, Journeys Along the Silk Road Where/When:  The Regent Theatre, Arlington; Friday 8 p.m. Why Go:  Learn about the rich cultural history of the Silk Road through a variety of dance performances. …

From movies to plays to game nights, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Bye, Bye Birdie presented by WHS Where/When: Winchester High School, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Why Go: See the Broadway favorite performed by a talented cast of Winchester students accompanied by a live orchestra.   Pricing:  Tickets are $15, available at the door. For more information, call 781-413-5558. • Storytime with Mr. Ed Where/When:  Barnes & Noble, Burlington; Friday 6:30 p.m.  Why Go: Parents can browse the bookstore while Mr. Ed entertains the …

From movies to plays to game nights, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long. FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Potluck Supper and Game Night Where/When: Parish of the Epiphany, Wednesday 6 p.m. Why Go: Homemade Mexican dishes, board games, charades and family bonding time.   Pricing: Free, open to all.   • Family Mardi Gras Night Where/When: St. Eulalia Parish, Friday 6:30 p.m. Why Go: Crafts, games, ice cream sundaes and beads.   Pricing: Free, open to all • Wizard of Oz Where/When: Regent Theatre, Arlington; Thursday and Friday 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m…

From drumming classes to animal exhibits to storytime, we've got you covered for family fun all week long.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Daddy/Daughter Dance Where/When: Burlington Marriott, Saturday 6-8 p.m. Why Go: DJ, refreshments, photo ops, and the opportunity for daughters to get all gussied up and dance the night away with fathers, grandfathers, uncles and guardians.   Pricing: $20 per couple. Tickets on sale now. Space is limited. Must register online. Open to daughters of all ages and their guardians.  • Pattycake Place   Where/When: Winchester Public Library, Thursday 10-11 a.m. …

From kids; night out to open mic's to old fashioned mills, we've got you covered for family fun all weekend long.  FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Middle School Drop-Off Night Where/When: St. Eulalia Parish, Friday 7-10 p.m. Why Go: A night out for kids AND parents—kids get snacks, games and supervision; parents get a much-needed night to themselves.   Pricing: FREE.  • Celebrate Black History Month with Mr. Ed Where/When: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Burlington; Friday 6:30 p.m. Why Go: The Underground Railroad comes to life in this interactive storytime.  Pricing: Free open to all ages. • Old…

 From trivia bees to book clubs to pajama parties, we've got you covered for family fun all week long.   FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK • Kids Night Out Pajama Party  Where/When: Tumble Kids USA, Friday 6:30-9:30 p.m. Why Go:  Drop off the kids for a night full of gymnastics and fun. There will be gymnastics, games, pizza, popcorn and a movie. Pricing: $35 per child, $25 per additional sibling. You don't have to be enrolled in classes to attend Kids Night Out. Advance registration is required: call 781-721-1144 or visit Tumble Kids USA online.  • Piano Benefit Concert Where/When: The Winchester…

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 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 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 …