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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Animals, Arts, and Crafts

Take a look at some great kid and family friendly activities around town this week.

Welcome to the Grab & Go Kids planner. We want to highlight events posted on our calendar and events around town focusing on 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 local and not too far away.

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Talmage Farm Agway Chick Days

  •  Where/when: Talmage Farm Agway, Osborne Avenue, Riverhead NY  Tomorrow – Saturday, March 19th  10AM - 3PM
  • Why go: Everything you always wanted to know about chickens!  See chickens and chicks (hopefully some will just be hatching out!)  Learn about raising a backyard flock. Cornell Cooperative Extension experts will be there to answer questions. Agway also has some rabbits to look at (sorry, no petting allowed.)
  • Pricing: The best part - no admission or registration required!

The KnackSM Family Event: Clay Pot & Saucer Make-It Take-It

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  • Where/when: Michaels, Route 58, Riverhead NY Saturday, March 19th10AM - Noon
  • Why go: Make a clay pot and saucer into an adorable giant cupcake sculpture
  • Pricing: Free with purchase of clay pot and saucer (about $3).  No registration required
  • Note:  Ages 3+ welcome

  • Where/when: Borders Books, Route 58, Riverhead NY  Saturday, March 19th   2 pm
  • Why go: Wimpy Kid trivia, games, and lots of other activities to celebrate the release of the new Wimpy Kid movie Rodrick Rules next week. Call the store (284 -2222) if you are interested in submitting a book review for potential publication on borders.com
  • Pricing: Free 

  • Where/when: Riverhead Town Recreation Department Human Resource/Senior Center, 60 Shade Tree Lane, Aquebogue, NY  Saturday, March 19th  11 am – 1 pm
  • Why go: See Chiquita Banana – a gifted Golden Retriever – and other canine thespians act out stories and dramas.  Meet them all after the show and enjoy a pizza lunch!
  • Pricing: Free !
  • Note:  All ages welcome

  • Where/when: Riverhead HS Commons Every Day except Fridays 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Why go: Hanging out waiting for the late bus?  Head to the Commons to play ping-pong, cards or board games. Have coffee, tea, cocoa or snacks while you wait.
  • Pricing: Free Admission!  Café snacks reasonably priced.
  • Note:  All Riverhead HS students welcome

  • When/where: Aquebogue Elementary School Friday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Why go: A great chance for your children to socialize and get some exercise too!  Teen Night is an open gym program sponsored by the Riverhead Youth Bureau.  Each child must be signed in and out by a parent.
  • Pricing: Free!
  • Ages:  Open to students in grades 5 and 6 only
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