Welcome back to our Grab and Go Kids Planner!

Each week, we'll give you the info on some of the best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and 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!

1. Look'n For a Rainbow Kids Concert with Ben Tousley

When/Where: Friday, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m., at the Unitarian Universalists Church of Wakefield, 326 Main St., Wakefield

Why Go: Folksinger and storyteller Ben Tousley offers original songs about the human and animal family, making friends and imagining.

Price: Free for children younger than three, $5 for children three and over, $8 for adults

2. Burbank YMCA free skating

When/Where: Thursday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Burbank Ice Arena, 51 Symonds Way, Reading

Why Go: Enjoy skating at the Burbank Ice Arena, open to Burbank YMCA members only. Skates will be available to rent. Sign up at the YMCA Burbank front desk.

Price: Skate rentals are $4 for children, $5 for adults

3. Drawing class

When/Where: Weekly on Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at Creative Arts, 25 Woburn St., Reading

Why Go: Reading Recreation is partnering with Creative Arts to offer exceptional programming and training in visual arts, music and theatre. Creative Arts is a non-profit community arts school offering programs to all ages and abilities taught by kind and professional instructors.

Price: $155 per participant

More information: Contact the Rec Department at 781-942-5441 or visit Creative Arts’ website

4. Come Play the Animal Way

When/Where: Daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham

Why Go: Beat the humdrum winter routine and come out to Stone Zoo with your children. Watch wolves, black bears and others have fun in the cold and learn about neat animal adaptations to the winter temperatures. Just like you, animals can get bored when they’re cooped up all winter, so zoo staff have come up with novel enrichment activities to keep them stimulated and happy

Pricing: $11 for adults, $9 for seniors 62 and older, $7 for children 2-12, free for members and children 2 and younger

5. Ben Rudnick and Friends Children's Concert

When/Where: Friday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m., at Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, Reading

Why Go: Ben Rudnick and Friends is an award winning, family friendly band. Their “Jamming the Next Generation” music is upbeat, engaging, and entertaining for the whole family.

Price: $5 per person in advance, $8 at the door. For purchases, go to Newcomersandneighbors.comor contact Maria at 781-454-7486.