Grab & Go Kids Planner

MAKE EVERY STEP “COUNT” THIS WEEKEND

Where/When: Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Dr., SE, Atlanta, Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why go: Get your kids motivated to donate time and energy on Kidney Action Day, this Saturday at Turner field with the Steps that Count walkathon. Included at this event will be cooking demos, healthy food samplings, giveaways, and free kidney health screenings. Game for kids, exercise tips and other routines will get you motivated.

Pricing: To sign up to walk and to find out more: www.stepsthatcount.org

HELP YOUR KIDS RECYCLE

Where/When: , 395 Piedmont Ave., NE, Atlanta, Saturday, November 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why go: Join Santa and his Elf Magic elves for the first annual Metro Atlanta Kids Recycle Day, as they collect items like electronics, coats in usable condition, plastic toys, household batteries, broken crayons, kid’s books and more. Kids and families will receive gifts and recycling information for participating.

Pricing: Free/for more into and to register: http://www.atlantakidsrecycleday.org

GET IN ON A FAMILY STORYTELLING CONCERT

Where/When: Central Library, Auditorium, 1 Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Why go: This storytelling concert features the Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia.

Pricing: Free

SEE “RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER”

Where/When: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St., NW, Atlanta, through December 31st (showtimes vary, for more info: http://www.puppet.org/perform/rudolph.shtml)

Why go: Based on the classic television special, children and adults alike won’t want to miss this adaptation of this holiday tradition.

Pricing: Ticket prices range from $10.25 to $16.50 and group rates are available. For more information: https://tickets.puppet.org/online/default.asp

HAVE A “KANGAROO ENCOUNTER”

Where/When: , 800 Cherokee Ave., SE, Atlanta, Saturday, November 12, 1:30 p.m.

Why go: Get up close with a Red Kangaroo at the zoo. Meet the mob of kangaroos and feed them treats to learn more about them.

Pricing: $80 for Members; $100 for non-Members