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Grab & Go Planner: Swim, Play, Watch

In need of a few kid-friendly things to do this week/weekend? Minnetonka Patch has it covered.

Welcome to another edition of the Grab & Go Kids Planner. We've once again assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with the entire family.

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!

OPEN GYM

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Where/When: Minnetonka Community Education Center on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Why Go: Let the little tykes (18 months - 5yrs) cut loose - or a rug.

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Price: $3 per child or $5 per family

OPEN SWIM

Where/When: Minnetonka Middle School East on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go: Get your kids ready for the summer.

Price: $3 per swimmer

CHILDISH FILMS

Where/When: Southdale Library on Saturday, Mar. 26 at 11 a.m. and  2 p.m.        

Why Go: Families with children in Kindergarten and up are invited to view a full length feature film.

Price: Free

PRINCESS ACADEMY

Where/When: Stages Theatre Company on Friday, Mar. 25 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 26 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Mar. 27 at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Catch the last weekend of this children’s adventure based on the award winning book.

Price: $15, tickets can be purchased on-line or call the box office at (952) 979-1111

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Where/When: Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Friday, Mar. 25 and Saturday, Mar. 26 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Mar. 27 at 3 p.m.

Why Go: Don’t miss Dorothy and the munchkins in action.

Price: Free Admission, however donations will not be turned away. No tickets are required; seating is based on first-come, first-served.

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