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Video Games, Crocodiles and Cinderella: Grab & Go Kids Planner

This week, enjoy video games, crocodiles, Cinderella and hurricanes - pick and choose from an array of events.

We know your time is limited and precious, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go with your kids, both locally and within reasonable driving distance.

But we want you to 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!

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  • Where/When: , 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, on March 4, from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Why Go: 16 Teens will compete in a one-on-one tournament on NHL 11 to win one of two Yorktown gift cards.
    Pricing: Free, registration required

  • Where/When: , 3 Plaza Dr., Woodridge, March 5 at 2 p.m.
    Why Go: Meet Lyle, the Crocodile, who lives in New York and helps Joshua with his homework. Performed by the Children's Theatre of Western Springs.
    Pricing: Free, registration is required.

  • Where/When: , 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, on March 5 and 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
    Why Go: Original, full length ballet is based on the original fairy tale.
    Pricing:
    Adults $15; seniors (62+), students and children $13
  • KR2 BIG PARTY
    Where/When:
    , 401 Plainfield Road, on March 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    Why Go: Explore the culture of New Orleans with games, food and music at a book party to celebrate the inaugural year of Kids Read Too, featuring A Place Where Hurricanes Happen by Renee Watson.
    Pricing: Free, registration required.
  • SUPER SMASH BROTHERS MELEE AND BRAWL TOURNAMENTS
    Where/When:
    , 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, on March 7, from 1 to 4 p.m.
    Why Go: Compete against other middle/high school kids for the championship!
    Pricing: Free
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