Grab & Go Kids Planner: Holiday Houses

Here is another edition of Bayside Patch's Grab & Go Kids Planner, the perfect guide to events and activities for your family.

Check out upcoming events, geared toward kids and families that take place this weekend in Bayside and surrounding areas.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

• Astronomy

Where/When: . On Saturday, at 6 p.m.

Why Go: This outdoor event will have the family up and about, gazing at the starry sky. Urban Park Rangers will help you make sense of all that you see.

Pricing: Free

• 24th Annual Historic Holiday House Tour

Where/When: Kingsland Homestead, among other houses. On Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: You'll get tours of 6 historical sites in Flushing, while being transported via trolley to each.

Pricing: $12, kids 12 and younger are free.

• Snowy Evergreen Banners

Where/When: Alley Pond Environmental Center. On Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Why Go: This kids only activity, for 7 to 12 year olds (limited to 8), will not only have them making take-home crafts, but will get them in the fresh outdoors as well . . . all while you get to go and run an errand.

Pricing: APEC members, $18; Nonmembers, $24

• MetLife Second Sundays for Families: Take a Trip to the Philippines

Where/When: Queens Museum of Art, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. On Sunday, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Why Go: To broaden your horizons this holiday season with a number of workshops surrounding Filipino culture and holiday traditions. Singing and refreshments are also involved.

Pricing: Admission is by suggested donation. Adults, $5; Seniors and Children, $2.50; Members and Children under 5, free.

• Holiday Music Concert with the Haiyun Chorus 

Where/When: Flushing Public Library. On Saturday, at 2 p.m.

Why Go: The family will get another culturally themed holiday celebration. This one is in the form of a performance that features Chinese musical instruments, vocalists singing folk songs, and folk dancers.

Pricing: Free