Grab & Go Kids Planner: April 20 - 26

Happy spring break!  Are you and the kids going stir crazy?  Here are some fun events to get you out of the house this week:  

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Enjoy a tractor-driven hayride down the Bunny Trail.  Hunt for Easter eggs, enjoy the hay romp and castle, bounce on inflatables, swoosh down the giant slides and more.
Where: 
When:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 21 through Monday, April 25 (closed Easter Sunday). Also open April 30 and May 1.
Price: $6 for adults, $8 for children. Food and additional activities extra.

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Kids can color their own Easter egg and meet the Easter bunny.
Where: Whole Foods Market Kentlands, Gaithersburg
When: 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21
Price: Free

• PENNY THEATRE
Children ages 3 to 6 can enjoy performances of "Little Babaji" and "Gunniwolf."
Where: Quince Orchard Public Library
When: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Thursday, April 21
Price: Free, requires advance registration. Call 240-777-0200 to register.

• PRESCHOOL EGG HUNT / PARENTS NIGHT OUT BOUNCES
Your preschooler can enjoy an egg hunt, snack, bounce time and a craft at the Preschool Egg Hunt.  Parents Night Out is for bouncers ages 4 to 11 and includes pizza and drinks, games, a movie and more.  Limited to 50 participants. Call 301-515-5665 for reservations. 
Where: Bounce U, Clarksburg
When:  Friday, April 22. Preschool Egg Hunt is from  10 a.m. to noon; Parents Night out is from 6 to 10 p.m. 
Price: $12, Preschool Egg Hunt; $20 or $15 for siblings, Parents Night Out.

• NATURE PROGRAMS AT BLACK HILL
Nature activities for families this week at Black Hill Regional Park.  All events are for children ages 3 and older, except for nature games and activities, which is designed for all ages.  Call 301-528-3492 to register.
Where: Black Hill Regional Park, Visitor Center, 20930 Lake Ridge Drive, Boyds.
When: Nature games and activities, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 21; Earth Day Garlic Mustard Pull,  9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23; Snakes, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23; Hummingbirds: Flying Jewels 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, April 25.
Price: Free for Nature games and activities, and Earth Day Garlic Mustard Pull; $4 to $6 for Snakes and Hummingbirds programs.  Advance registration required.

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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.

• EGGSTRA FUN FAMILY DAY
Fun event for the whole family includes an egg hunt, crafts, play time, egg decorating and more.
Where: The Little Gym of Germantown
When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23.  
Price: Free

• EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA
Come to this family-friendly Easter egg hunt, complete with pizza and popsicles, carnival games, music, and more.  Sponsored by Journey's Crossing Christian Church.
Where:
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23.  
Price: Free

• KNACK MAKE-IT TAKE-IT EVENT
Kids ages 3 and older are invited to stamp cards and learn to make Easter stamps out of foam. 
Where: Michaels, in Milestone
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23
Price: Free 

• ACT IT OUT KIDS BOOK CLUB
Kids ages 5 to 8 (grades kindergarten through second) can enjoy reading stories and acting them out together.  To register, call 240-777-0140.   
Where: Rockville Public Library
When: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 25
Price: Free 

• STEPPING STONES STORY TIME
This fun and interactive story time is for children age 5 and younger.   
Where: Damascus Public Library
When: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 26
Price: Free 

Important note:  The originally planned for Saturday, April 23 at Spark Matsunaga Elementary School has been canceled.