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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Tabletop Games, Football and Hockey

Patch suggests a slew of family-friendly things to do this weekend within reasonable striking distance.

We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go.

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1.  Tabletop Game Fest

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Where/When: Sewickley Public Library, 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday March 19.

Why Go: This family event features carnival-style games, snacks and prizes.

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Where/When: Consol Energy Center, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

Why go: Come cheer on Pittsburgh’s newly formed arena football team as it takes on the Iowa Barnstormers.

Pricing: Tickets from $20.

3. UPMC Children’s Ball

Where/When: Carnegie Science Center, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday March 19.

Why Go: The event is a fundraiser for the UPMC Health for Life Summer Camp in Braddock. There will be entertainment for the whole family.

Pricing: $100 for adults, $40 for children.

4. Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation Pucks and Sticks Hockey Game

Where/When: Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday March 19.

Why Go:  The event raises money for emergency medicine education and research.

Pricing: Tickets are $10 each.

5. Bridgette Perdue

Where/When: 7 p.m. Friday March 18, August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh.

Why Go: The young vocal phemon is a product of Pittsburgh and will be presenting an all-ages show.

Pricing: Tickets are $10.

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