Grab & Go Kids Planner: 'Conjunction Junction,' a Puppet Show and More

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Pick and choose from this week’s array of events.

Family best bets of the week

“School House Rock Live! Jr.”

• When and where: 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at the
• Why go: To see the Players in a production of the musical based on the popular Saturday morning cartoon show and hear “Conjunction Junction” live
• Pricing: $6

Fifth Annual Race for a Cure 5k Run/Walk

• When and where: 10 a.m. Saturday at
• Why go: To enjoy an annual race that supports the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life
• Pricing: $20

“The Zany Zoo” at Aurora Children’s Playhouse

• When and where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville
• Why go: To see puppeteer Lee Bryan bring his zany zoo of characters to life in this hilarious show
• Pricing: $7

Winder First United Methodist Church Kids Consignment Sale

• When and where: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Winder First United Methodist Church
• Why go: To find good deals on toys, games, books, clothes and more at Barrow County’s largest sale
• Pricing: Free admission

Fernbank NatureQuest Weekend

• When and where: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History
• Why go: To attend the long-awaited opening of NatureQuest and see guest appearances by Curious George and the Georgia Bubbleman
• Pricing: Free with admission to Fernbank, which is $15 for adults, $14 for students and seniors, $13 for children ages 3 to 12 and free for children younger than 2 and members