Welcome to the Chartiers Valley Grab & Go Kids Planner! Each week we assemble a weekend calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to check out. You're pressed for time, 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 Thursday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips by adding them to the comment box. This week, shop at a re-sale event or head to a fish fry! Here are all the details as well as three other of our top family-friendly event suggestions for this weekend and the upcoming week.

What: Gigantic Children's Clothing Re-Sale

When: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday (Half-off Sale)

Where: Bower Hill Volunteer Fire Department

Cost: Prices Vary

From newborns to teenagers, your family will find anything and everything at this consignment sale! There will also be opportunities for people interest in consigning. 

What: Heidelberg VFD Fish Fry

When: 4-7 p.m. Friday 

Where: Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department

Cost: Prices Vary

Lent has begun! Bring the whole family to a traditional fish fry. The menu items include: hand breaded Alaskan Cod, Fresh Shrimp, French Fries, homemade Mac & Chesses, Coleslaw, Onion Rings, and pierogies!  

What: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Where: South Fayette High School

Cost: $8

The whole family will enjoy this musical classic! Popular songs like "Hushabye Moutain," "Toots Sweets" and the Oscar nominated song "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" will be performed. 

What: All You Can East Pasta For Pitcher Park

When: 3-7 p.m. Saturday

Where: Mt. Lebanon United Presbyterian Church

Cost: $7, Children under 10 are free!

This is an "upscale" all-you-can-eat pasta dinner benefitting Pitcher Park Memorial Skatepark. This project is meant to help keep the children, teens and young adults off the streets in South Hills. 

What: Babies and Books

When: 1 p.m. Mondays

Where: Bridgeville Public Library

Cost: Free

A favorite for infants and toddlers, Babies and Books is a chance for newborns to 24-month-olds to listen to stories, participate in songs or just play with other children. There is a limited number of spots available, so those interested in going must register with the library.