Grab & Go: Events for Moms and Kids in Falls Church

Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

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!

“Christopher’s Little Airplane” book signing

Where/When: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, Va.; Saturday, July 2, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Why Go: Author Mark Jones will be signing copies of his book.

Pricing: $15 for parking, free admission.

Ages: All ages

Kid Zone Laser Tag

Where/When: LaserNation, 421 S. Sterling Blvd., Sterling, Va., Saturday, July 2; 10 a.m. – noon

Why Go: Every Saturday morning from 10 until noon kids 12 and under can play LaserNation. No one over 12 is admitted in the arena.

Pricing: $4

Ages: 12 and under

Wolf Trap's Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods

Where/When: Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Saturday, July 2; 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Why Go: Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods presents family-friendly shows.

Pricing: Two tickets for $8

Ages: All ages