Grab & Go Kids Planner: Celebrate Pi, Become a Junior Ranger and a Rainbow Event

Each week, we give you the info on the five best family activities or events in the area.

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.

Where: , 1 W Meadow Beach Rd, Setauket
When: Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m.  - 12 p.m.
Why Go: Junior Rangers will hike, explore the salt marsh, learn to read animal sign, solve nature mysteries, identify the plants and animals of West Meadow's varied habitats, and help with species monitoring programs.
Pricing: Free (Registration required.)

Where: The UPS Store 5507 Nesconset Hwy, Mount Sinai
When: Saturday, March 12, , 10:30 a.m. –12 p.m.
Why Go: Head down for a rainbow-themed story and craft event to celebrate spring and the success of the book drive for the Elsie Owens North Brookhaven Health Center’s Reach Out and Read Program. Children ages 2-6 years old are invited to join with parent participation.
Pricing: FREE but you are encouraged to bring a new or gently-used children’s book for the .

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When: March 12, 11 a.m.

Why Go: Chuckie, Tommy, and Angelica come alive on stage to turn a typical afternoon into an adventure of the imagination in this Nickelodeon theatrical production.

Pricing: Up to $10

Where: , 101 E Broadway # A, Port Jefferson
When: March 12 and 13, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: This weekend's Super Science Focus at the CMM is Celebrate PI Day.  Children can measure, measure, measure circumferences and diameters.
Pricing: $5.00 per child. Adults free.

Where/When: At on Saturday, March 11 - 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: If your family loves dogs and wants to adopt, head down to Save-A-Pet this weekend for their "" with free adoptions of all dogs  over the age of four.
Pricing: Free.