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Grab and Go Kids Planner

This new column brings you the best bets for family outings each week in Shoreline.

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.

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We know you're pressed for time, 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!

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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

  • Third Place Book Club presents One Amazing Thing    

Where/When: , 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 on Monday, Mar. 28th at 7pm. Contact: 206-366-3333   
Why Go: Join in on this exciting book reading. As nine diverse teenagers are trapped together in a basement office during an earthquake, they fend off fear by telling personal stories. 

Pricing: Free

  • Jet City Improv

Where/When: Jet City Improv5510 University Way NE, Shoreline, WA 98105 on Saturday, Mar. 26th at 10:30pm. Contact: www.jetcityimprov.com
Why Go: This is Seattle’s Best Comedy Show and is family friendly for the past 18 years. 
Pricing: $12 per adult or $10 for students/seniors/military

  • The Beams are Creaking  

Where/When: Taproot Theatre Company, 204 85th St, Seattle, WA 98101 on Saturday, Mar. 26th at 8:00pm. Contact: 206-781-9707
Why Go:  This true story will keep you on the edge of your seat as intrigue, conspiracy and high treason unfold.

Pricing: $32-$35 

  • Study Zone at the Shoreline Library

Where/When: , 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline, WA 98155 on Thursday, Mar. 24th at 5pm. Contact: 206-362-7550   
Why Go: Free homework help from volunteers, and it encourages families to study hard.

Pricing: Free 

  • Fantail Journeys by Mark McElroy 

Where/When: , 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 on Saturday, Mar. 26th at 6:30pm. Contact: 206-366-3333   
Why Go: Attend this book reading of Fantail Journeys by Mark McElroy, which involves the character Molly as she has a burning desire to see the world. But can she leave the safety of home, family and a special boyfriend to live on a college ship for a semester while visiting 17 countries? Come find out. 

Pricing: Free

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