Grab & Go Kids Planner: April 13 - 19

Spring break is just around the corner.  Do your kids have plans? Here are Germantown's best bets for families this week: 

• The Montgomery County Public School system is encouraging all high school students and their parents to attend.  Learn how to prepare for this event here.
Where: Montgomery County Agricultural Services in Gaithersburg
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14 
Price: Free

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Have your picture taken with the Easter bunny! Come for hugs and photos at the bunny's garden.  
Where:  Lakeforest Mall, near Sears
When: Daily through Saturday, April 23, during mall hours 
Price: Visit with bunny for free; cost of photos varies.

• TIME FOR TWOS
This story time is designed specifically for children ages 24 months to 35 months. The library requests no siblings, please.
Where: Germantown Public Library
When: 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, April 15
Price: Free

• TEEN BOOK GIVEAWAY
Middle school and high school students, head to the teen librarian and get a free book in honor of National Library Week.  One book per person. 
Where: Germantown Public Library
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or as supplies last) Saturday, April 16.  
Price: Free

• ANNUAL SPRINGTACULAR KIDS EVENT
Celebrate spring with stories, crafts and games the whole family can enjoy.  This event is best for kids ages 3 through 8.
Where: Borders, Germantown
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16 
Price: Free

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Enjoy a tractor-driven hay ride down the Bunny Trail.  Hunt for Easter eggs, visit farm animals, bounce on the inflatables, slip down the giant slides, and more.
Where: Butler's Orchard
When:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17. Also open April 21-23, April 25, April 30 and May 1.
Price: $6 for adults, $8 for children. Food and additional activities cost extra. 

• KNACK MAKE-IT TAKE-IT EVENTS
On Saturday, kids ages 3 and older are invited to decorate a canvas tote for Earth Day.  On Sunday, teens 13 and older can create glitter body art.  
Where: Michaels, in Milestone
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16, and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17
Price: Saturday's event, cost of tote; Sunday's event, free. 

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Celebrate Arab American culture with arts & crafts, live music, dance, cultural exhibits and children's activities.  Please bring a donation of healthy, non-perishable food. 
Where: Activity Center at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 17 
Price: Free

• SPRING BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP
A camp for girls and boys in grades four through 10.  Enjoy supervised games, arts and crafts, and more.   
Where: Montgomery Salvation Army, Aircraft Drive
When:  8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22, and Monday, April 25, during Montgomery County Public Schools' spring break.
Pricing: $115 per child.  Each child must bring a bag lunch and a drink in a non-glass container.  For registration information, call Hercules Twine Sr. at 240-645-2068, or drop by the Montgomery Salvation Army. 

• FAMILY COSMIC BOUNCE NIGHT
Jump in the dark at this all-ages open bounce. Recommended for kids ages 6 and older. Call  301- 515-5665 for reservations. 
Where: Bounce U, Clarksburg
When:  5 to 8 p.m.Tuesday, April 19  
Pricing: $10 per bouncer, without food and drinks; $13 for pizza, drinks and a glow-in-the-dark accessory.