Hey, spring break is over, but you still like your kids, right? So why not take them someplace fun this weekend? Here are some ideas, courtesy of Geneva Patch. TREASURES FROM TRASH Where/When: 1-4 p.m. weekdays at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Lincoln Ave. Why Go: Kids learn the importance of recycling through games and crafts. This is a self-guided discovery activity for all ages. Pricing: Free with admission. KIDS CLUB Where/When: 4-4:45 p.m. Thursday at Geneva Public Library, 127 James, St. Why Go: Kids' Club is the coolest thing at the Geneva Public Library, and it's just for kids in grades 2 …

Get ready for another packed weekend. The birds are singing, spring is coming (really) and there's plenty to do in the area to have fun as a family and learn. Each week, we'll tell you about 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 …

Peck Farm Park is beautiful any time of the year, and it tops our list of five things you can do with your kids this week.NATURAL AREAS WORK DAY Where/When:  8:10 a.m. Saturday at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Why Go: Parent/children crews can help clean up the unique ecosystem in the neighborhood. Pricing: Free AWESOME ART AFTERNOON Where/When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Water Street Studios, 160 S, Water St,, Batavia. Why Go: Activities include drawing, coloring, pasting or painting. Assorted art supplies available at no charge. All ages: Best for ages 3 and up accompanied by an …

If you love books, culture and theater, there's some wonderful stuff to do with the kids this week, including two really great features at the Geneva Public Library, the annual spring play at the high school and really fascinating Purim Carnival at the Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors. TALE SPINNERS Where/When: 4 p.m. Thursday at Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. Why Go: Attention creative kids in grades 4 and up. Do you like to write short stories or draw? Come and create the Jr. Journal. All the artwork and writing will come from you. Pricing: Free. THE SECRET GARDEN Where/When: 7:30 p.m. …

From LEGO trains to school plays to Irish bands. From the library to the middle school to Fermilab. Why go? Because you can never replace the time you spend with your kids. Here are "5 things" you can do together. LEGO TRAINS Where/When: 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Saturday, and noon-3:45 p.m. Sunday at Geneva Public Library, 127 James St. Why Go: Honestly, is there anything cooler than Lego stuff? Tickets are not needed to view the exhibit of trains and landscapes.. Pricing: Free. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Where/When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Geneva Middle School South, 1415 Viking Dr. Why Go: It's the…

Hi, there! Grab & Go Kids Planner runs each Wednesday and suggests five family activities or events for the week, here in Geneva and within reasonable striking distance. 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!PASTA FOR POSIES SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER Where/When: 5-8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Riverview Banquets, 1117 N. Washington Avenue (Route 25) in Batavia Why Go: For one thing, it's fun. For another, it raises money for the downtown Geneva beautification efforts. …