Grab & Go Kids Planner: Lego Competition, Open Mic and Madeline

Hey parents! Wondering what to do with the kids this weekend? Here are some suggestions from Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch! If you have any suggestions on what we should feature next week, let us know in the comment box or send an email to andrea.hart@patch.com.

Where/When: All this weekend. , 2171 Northbrook Ct, Northbrook
Why Go: Families craft a brick which will be used to build an eight-foot-tall Buzz Lightyear statue. The event takes place on the mall's lower level near Lord & Taylor.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Friday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m., , 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka.
Why Go: Kids and teens are encouraged to showcase their talents at open mic night to help raise awareness during February the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Saturday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. at the , 6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove.
Why Go: An animated film and documentary about emperor penguins.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Central Lake YMCA 700 Lakeview Pky, Vernon Hills on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: A free Valentine’s day party for children with special needs, their families and caregivers. The event, celebrating February's sweetest day, will host animals, serve pizza and includes a pool party.
Pricing: Free, registration is required.

Madeline and the Bad Hat
Where/When: 2-2:45 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20; 2651 Navy Blvd. in the Glen Town Center
Why Go: Love Madeline? The spunky heroine of Ludwig Bemelman's classic childrens books stars in this musical presented by ArtsPower. Advance reservation required via the Glen Town Center website.
Pricing: Free