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 us know. We want to hear from you!   STORYTIME FOR …

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 …

There may still be patches of snow on the ground here and there, but temps are continuing to rise in the region. Here are some signs of spring! Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary is a hidden gem on the south shore. This non-profit organization rescues and houses mistreated and abandoned animals such as horses, swans, sheep and more. The farm allows visitors to get up close to these animals and learn about them. Birthday party packages are available, and activities are held at Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary year-round. Hours are Monday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. …

Every week we’ll assemble a calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children, both locally and within reasonable driving distance. Have your own suggestions and tips? Just add them to the comment box or e-mail them to Kelly.Mello@patch.com.   WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Dr. Seuss birthday celebration When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Norton Public Library, 68 E. Main St, Norton What: Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday at the library with this drop-in family program with stories, songs, games and crafts all about the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss! Open to all ages.   THURSDAY, …

Every week we’ll assemble a calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children, both locally and within reasonable driving distance. Have your own suggestions and tips? Just add them to the comment box or e-mail them to Kelly.Mello@patch.com.  Thursday, February 24 Oak Knoll's February Vacation Program: Forts & Fortitude When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 1417 Park St., Attleboro What: Learn about the many adaptations woodland creatures use to keep warm and dry. Then go out to the forest and build a shelter from branches and snow. There will also be snowshoeing, craft …