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Grab and Go Kids Planner: The Music Man, Fish Fry and St. Patrick's Day Parade

Here are our top five picks for kid-friendly events from March 10 - 13.

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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. 

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week. 

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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. 

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This week, check out the local talent at  or drive into the city to see Pittsburgh's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

Here are all the details, as well as three other of our top family-friendly event suggestions for this weekend and the upcoming week.

What: When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Cost: $10/Adult, $5/Students, $3/Non-Resident Sr. Citizen, FREE to Upper St. Clair Sr. Citizen
Bring the whole family to see the Upper St. Clair High School presentation of The Music Man! If you missed the show last weekend make sure to see it this week! Read more about the show . 

What: When: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Cost: Prices vary
Bring the whole family to St. Louise's 10th annual family fish fry! Menu items include crab cakes, fried shrimp, baked fish dinner, mac and cheese and more!

What: Little Blessings Dressings, LLC Consignment Sale
When: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday 
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds
Cost: Prices Vary
Over 250 contributors are participating in this consignment sale. Come shop for everything from clothing, toys, strollers, bikes and more!

What: When: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Cost: Free
Bring the whole family to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making crafts and decorations in the Children's Story Room.

What: 2011 Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade
When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: Downtown Pittsburgh
Cost: Free
Drive into the city this weekend to celebrate this Irish holiday! Click here to view the details and events that the parade has to offer. 

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