Get Active With Your Kids at St. Paddy's Day Parade, Hitting Clinic and More

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!

• HITTING CLINIC
Where/When: 7 p.m. Thursday at , 301 Chicago Ave.
Why Go: Designed for 7-14 year-olds and their dads, it is a way to for the upcoming season.
Pricing: $38 for Clarendon Hills residents, $48 for non-residents.

• NATURE TALES
Where/When: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at , 901 31st St., Downers Grove.
Why Go: A nature will be read and children can learn a little about the plants and animals featured in the book. Hang around after the story to make a nature craft, discover nature and play in the woods. No registration required. For ages 6+.
Pricing: Free.

• ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Where/When: 10 a.m. Saturday at , 500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville.
Why Go: The West Suburban Irish are sponsoring the 2011 St. Patrick's Day in downtown Naperville.
Pricing: $30.

• PLAY STATION LUCKY CHARMS
Where/When: 9:30 a.m. Monday at , 15w400 Harvester Dr.
Why Go: A special one-day class all about Lucky Charms, includes a snack, craft, story, games and activities. For ages 2-4 with parent.
Pricing: $15 for residents, $18 for non-residents..