Grab & Go Kids Planner: Pasta, Pancakes, Syrup, Crafts

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1. Pasta Dinner and Coffee House
Where/When: , Sandy Hook, March 5, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; music starts at 7:45 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a family-friendly meal with music from Newtown's afterward.
Pricing: Meal is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $3.50 for kids; music is $4 with dinner, $5 without.

2.
Where/When: , every Saturday in March, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Get the kids out of the house to create some crafts any time on Saturday.
Pricing: Free

3.
Where/When: , Southbury, March 5, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Community Chapel sponsors a night where kids can participate in a talent show, play games or make crafts. Refreshments provided.
Pricing: Free

4. Sweet Syrup
Where/When: New Pond Farm, Redding, March 3, 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Take your toddler (ages 4 - 5) to taste fresh sap and see how maple syrup is made.
Pricing: $8 per child

5.
Where/When: , Sandy Hook, March 8, 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Pancakes, corned beef, applesauce and sausage
Pricing: Donation of $8 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 3 - 10, kids younger than 3 eat free.