Crafts, Student-Faculty Basketball Tournament Among Kids Activities in Stoneham

Welcome to the Grab & Go Kids Planner!

Every Wednesday, we'll research and post family-oriented and kid-friendly events for the days leading up to and including the weekend, because you've got enough on your plate. Check us out each week for a selection of the best things to do and places to go, both around town and a hop, skip, and a jump away.

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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

• St. Patrick's Day Crafts At the Library
  
  • Where/When: , 431 Main St., Stoneham on March 17 from 2-3:20 p.m. in the Children's Room.
  • Why go: Children can enjoy making "go Green" crafts to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
  • Pricing: Free.

• Outrageous Otters!
  
  • Where/When: Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham on March 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Why go: Children ages 5-7, accompanied by an adult, can learn about otters and their environment.
  • Pricing: $8 for members, $10 non-members. For families with more than one 5-7 year old, $4 each.
• Mother Goose Lapsit
  
  • Where/When: , 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading on March 16 from 10:15-10:45 a.m. in the Conference Room.
  • Why go: Children under the age of 2, along with their caretakers, can sit in for storytime with a librarian and Cocoa Moose. Note: You can register at the Children's Room desk for a four-week session.
  • Pricing: Free.
• Student-Teacher "March Madness" Basketball Tourney
  
  • Where/When: , 149 Franklin St., Stoneham on March 18 at 6 p.m. in the gym.
  • Why go: It's the first annual student-faculty basketball tournament
    sponsored by the Stoneham High School Booster Club.
  • Pricing: $3 for students, $5 adults. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
• Teen "Crafternoon:" Luck 'O the Irish
  
  • Where/When: , 64 Middlesex Ave., Reading on March 17 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. 
  • Why go: The program is geared toward teens and "tweens," as they can make beaded jewelry as well as a Blarney Stone for kissing.
  • Pricing: Free.