A Weekend of Music and the Signs of Spring

Music, outdoor fun and animals are the highlights of this week's Grab & Go Kids Planner, with classical music for children, a story about a hungry caterpillar and a carriage drive.

Know of any great family-friendly events in the area we missed? Submit them in the comments section below, or list them in our calendar!

Check out our list of family things to do over this coming weekend:

Where/When: Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. at the .
Why Go: Classical music will be made fun for elementary school-aged children and their families. 
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at the  Booksellers.
Why Go: There will be crafts, activities and a special reading of a beloved children's story.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Friday, March 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Because children ages 3 to 5 will participate in games and learning with a polar adventure theme.
Pricing: $10 per pair, and $5 per additional child

Where/When: Saturday, March 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: You can end winter exploring the Great Swamp for frog blobs, tadpoles and frogs.
Pricing: $12 per person.

Where/When: Saturday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m. at  in Hillsborough.
Why Go: Attendees will bundle up and explore Duke Farms for signs of spring.
Pricing: $8 per person for general admission, or $5 per NJ Audubon member. The cost is not to exceed $20 per family.

Where/When: The  on Saturday, March 19 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Why Go: There's dancing, music and fun all for a great cause.
Pricing: $25 per ticket for general admission, or $20 per senior. Ages 13 and under are admitted free.

Where/When:  Sunday, March 20 with the  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: View the grandeur and colors of this annual contest.
Pricing: Spectators are welcome to both events at no charge.