Grab & Go Kids Planner

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.

Here is a reading session, artistic expression, pumpkin picking, hike, and retail expo.

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Where/When: . On Friday, at 4 p.m.

Why Go: In this book reading session, teens and pre-teens will be reading to their younger counterparts. Your Kingergartener to 3rd graders will be able to talk about their favorite tales with a Book Buddy.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: , meet at the Fort Totten Visitor's Center. On Saturday, at 11 a.m.

Why Go: Kids will let nature be their muse during this hands-on, creative event.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway. On Saturday, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Why Go: Because it's that time of year again. Only this time, you don't have to schlep the whole family for an hour-long drive to pick pumpkins. Stay close to home and reep the benefits the Farm Museum has to offer -- pumpkins, , and hayrides.

Pricing: Free to enter, pumpkins priced by weight

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Where/When: Cunningham Park, at Union Turnpike and 196 Street. On Sunday, at 10 a.m.

Why Go: This is the perfect way for the family to stay fit together, as well as take the time to notice nature's beauty in the fall.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: On 41 Avenue, between Bell Boulevard and 213 Street. On Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m.

Why Go: Those attending will get to see all that local businesses have to offer Bayisders, as well as a live musical performance.

Pricing: Free