Grab & Go Planner: Family Movie Night, Martial Arts Training

Where/When: Field School auditorium; Friday, March 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Why Go: Sit back and relax on a blanket for a showing of Despicable Me on the big screen. Stock up on candy and bottled water during intermission, since proceeds benefit programs, activities, and technology in District 31 schools.
Pricing: $6 at the door

Where/When: Northbrook Junior High School; Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Listen to your teachers—play music, that is. District 28 teachers take the stage during the annual faculty recital.
Pricing: Free

Detective Club (Grades 3-4)
Where/When: Northbrook Public Library; Thursday, March 3 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Why Go: Does code cracking, secret messaging and solving crime sound like fun? Kids get the chance to be a sleuth for the day and solve a library mystery. Drop in to the library or call 847-272-4300 to register.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Book Market, Glenview; Saturday March 5 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Learn inner strength, compassion and respect from instructors at Glenview Martial Arts & Fitness.
Pricing: Free

Where/When: Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard; Saturday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: The Westfield Family in partnership with the Skokie Public Library invites families to come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Old Orchard. Kids are invited to explore their imaginations during story time, and to get creative with a make-it and take-it craft.
Pricing: Free