Grab & Go Kids Planner: Top 5 Family Picks for the Week

Juggling your responsibilities, and entertaining the kids is no easy task. Sarasota Patch is coming to the rescue, with the top 5 family-friendly activities in the area.

• Where/When: Saturday at 11 a.m. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 4010 S Tamiami Trail.
• Why Go: Kids age 3 and older, will participate in a group reading, games and hands-on craft projects. 
• Pricing: Free!

• Where/When: Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m.
• Why Go: Children ages 2 to 5 will participate in marine-themed projects during this one hour program. This week's classes are Sharkapalooza: Sense-ational Sharks.
• Pricing: $14 members, $17 non-members.

Fun to be Fit

• Where/When: Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave. Friday at 10:30 a.m.
• Why Go: Families are invited to Gulf Gate Library for an early morning of physical activities to keep you moving, and help you stay fit. Children ages 1 to 5, along with parents, will learn fun ways to stay in shape with music, and animal movements.
• Pricing: Free.

• Where/When: Bounce U, 1925 Northgate Blvd. Friday at 4:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Children of all ages will enjoy hours of jumping fun on the inflatable bounce houses, slides, climbing structures and more!
• Pricing: $7 per person

Home Depot Kids Workshop

• Where/When: Home Depot,4111 Cattlemen Rd. Saturday at 9 a.m.
• Why Go: In this exciting Do-It-Yourself class, kids ages 5 to 12 will design, construct and paint their very own race cars. In addition, participants will learn important safety tips while enjoying quality time with their parents.
• Price: Free!