Grab & Go Kids Planner: Owls, Radio Control Aircraft Show and Stargazing

Where/When:, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24.
Why Go: Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are encouraged to discover our feathered friends during the “Funtime-Owls!” program. The Metro Beach Nature Center will present this eye-opening and informative program.
Pricing: Free. Registration is required.

Where/When:, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24.
Why Go: Discover Anchor Bay's talent as high school students strut their stuff.
Pricing: $5 for adults, $3 for students.

Where/When: The Lorenzo Cultural Center, 11 a.m. Friday, March 25.
Why Go: The cultural center's latest exhibit focuses on the 1950s. Today, the Detroit Science Center will lead students back in time as they discover the Space Race through a multimedia presentation and hands-on activities.
Pricing: Admission is free, although preregistration at 586-445-7348 is required.

Where/When: Gibraltar Trade Center, 237 N River Road, Mount Clemens, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 26-27.
Why Go: The Radio Control Club of Detroit is holding its 2011 R/C Model Aircraft Show this weekend. Stop in and check out scale models of all kinds of aircraft, from World War I fighters to helicopters and beyond. Chat with club members about this hobby and take advantage of the R/C flight simulator to get a feel for flying a radio control plane. Gibraltar also has a mom-to-mom sale and a gun and knife show going on at the same time, so if bargains or turkey hunting is more your thing, there's that, too.
Pricing: Free, but parking is $2 at Gibraltar.

Where/When: Metro Beach Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Pkwy, Harrison Township, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, March 26.
Why Go: Enjoy an out-of-this-world adventure at Sidewalk Astronomy Night at Metro Beach Metropark's Thomas S. Welsh Activity Center. The night will be full of astronomy programs and activities. Plus, when it gets dark everyone will enjoy some stargazing.
Pricing: Free for ages 8 and up and with park entry ($5 for daily vehicle pass).