Grab and Go Kids Planner: Pirate and Princess Party, Globetrotters, Nzinga's Daughters

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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five 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.

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1. Candle Dipping

When/Where: Windsor Historical Society; Feb. 21-25 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Why Go: Candle-dipping, a history lesson on the use of candles throughout history, an opportunity to try on colonial clothing, and you can take home your own hand-made candle.

Pricing: $10 per family or $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children and $2 for members.

2. Pirate and Princess Party

When/Where: Kennadi's Closet Children's Consignment Store; Wed. Feb. 23 at 1 p.m.

Why Go: What kid doesn't want to dress up like a pirate or princess and have a party?

Pricing: Free

3. Harlem Globetrotters

When/Where: XL Center (Hartford); Feb. 26

Why Go: The Globetrotters are an American sports staple. They have been entertaining families for generations and put on a truly memorable show.

Pricing: visit the XL Center website.

4. Nzinga's Daughters

When/Where: Mary Cheney Library (Manchester); Feb. 26

Why Go: Nzinga's Daughters is a self-described group of "women of song, story and prose." Drumming, singing and culture make this a one-of-a-kind event.

Pricing: Contact the library at 860-643-2471.

5. Open Figure and Hockey Skating

When/Where: Loomis Chaffee Savage Rink; Feb. 27 from 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Why Go:  A great opportunity to get your little one some free skating time. And if you're a bit rusty on ice as well, you can strap on your own skates and glide along with your youngster. Hockey skating is allowed until 2:15, and pucks and sticks must be removed after 2:15 p.m. for open figure skating.

Pricing: Free, but bring your own skates.