Grab & Go Kids Planner: Top Family Picks for the Week

Juggling your responsibilities and entertaining the kids is no easy task. Bloomingdale Patch is coming to the rescue, with the Top  family-friendly activities in the area.

•  Where/When: Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. Wednesday at 7 p.m.
• Why Go: Get the kids ready for bed, but instead of turning the lights out, take them to the library. Children can wear their pajamas and bring along their favorite blanket and stuffed animal for an evening of bedtime stories, songs and and activities with their parents or caregivers.
• Free!

• Where/When: Center Place Fine Arts,  619 Vonderburg Drive, Brandon. Thursday at 11:45 a.m.
• Why Go: Children are invited to Center Place for a fun musical program in the Make Believe Theatre with musician Katie Adams. Youngsters will enjoy fun sing-along songs about old American fables such as Paul Bunyan, Jack and the Bean Stalk and more.
• $6 for members, $7 for nonmembers.

• Where/When: The Disney Store, 550 Brandon Town Center Mall. Saturday at noon.
• Why Go: Children ages 3 and older are invited to the Westfield Disney Store for an afternoon of exciting games and activities with the animated film, "Tangled" starring Mandy Moore as Rapunzel. Participating youngsters will receive a free activity sheet, along with other fun surprises.
• Free!

•  Where/When: Music Showcase, 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon. Saturday at 2 p.m.
• Why Go: The young performers, ages 4 to 9, of the Florida Academy of Performing Arts’ Acting Up group will presents "A Year with Frog and Toad Kids." The musical by Robert and Willie Real follows an energetic and outgoing frog and his friend the grumpy toad, through the four seasons. The play teaches kids the importance of friendship and accepting others that are different.
• Adults $8, children $5.

Valrico Elementary 2nd Annual Spring Jubilee

•  Where/When: Valrico Elementary School, 609 S. Miller Road, Brandon. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Why Go: The Valrico Elementary PTA invites families to its second annual Spring Jubilee. The event features fun and family-friendly activities, games and local vendors. Kids will enjoy a day filled with bounce houses, rock walls, obstacle courses and hands-on crafts. 
• Admission is free. Tickets for prizes and giveaways are $1 each or $5 for six. Wristbands for activities are $20 all day.