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.

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!

Balloons and Blimps

Where/When: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air & Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, Va., Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Why Go: Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, visitors of all ages will become immersed in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics related to aviation and space exploration.

Pricing: $15 for parking, program is free

Ages: All ages

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Where/When: Adventure Theatre, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, Md., Saturday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Why Go: Lilly loves all sorts of things. She loves school, she loves dressing up, and she even grows to love her "stinky baby brother," Julius. In fact, Lilly loves everything! At least, she loves everything most of the time. Even Lilly has some bad days, but when you have movie star sunglasses and a purple plastic purse, how bad can it be?

Pricing: $17