Your Weekly Guide to Kid-Friendly Activities

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.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

Browse these events for kids and families to fill your weekend calendar.

32nd Annual Dollhouse Show and Miniature Show/Sale

Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown, 320 N. Main Street

Hosted by the Hightstown Woman’s Club, the dollhouse show and sale will feature vintage miniatures, Victorian room settings and handcrafted furniture. Buy a raffle ticket for $2 to possibly win a $750 Yellow Brick Road Quilt. Door prizes, homemade cakes and cookies and lunch will be available as well. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration

Saturday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m.

Hightstown Memorial Branch, Mercer County Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown

Children ages 3 to 10 can join Mr. Malcolm for a special Dr. Seuss birthday story event. Visit or phone the library to register, (609) 448-1474. For more information: http://webserver.mcl.org/branches/highbr.html

Maple Sugaring

Saturday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Howell Living History Farm, off Route 29 in Titusville

Come to the farm for syrup making, flour milling, butter making and pancake sampling. Sap gathering is at 12 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tree tapping demonstrations are at 11:00am, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. For $2, children can make maple men cookies.

Family Nature Programs: The Sounds of Nature

Saturday, Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Plainsboro Preserve, Plainsboro, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro

Learn to identify and imitate the songs and calls of frogs, toads and birds. Registration is $5, www.njaudubon.org. For more information: (609) 897-9400.

Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players

Saturday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m.

Matthews Theater at the McCarter Center, 91 University Place, Princeton

Enjoy family music by Justin Roberts, Grammy award nominee and winner of five Parents' Choice gold awards. Tickets are $16. Call (609) 258-2787 or visit http://www.mccarter.org for tickets and information