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2 Friday
Café Groove Coffee House for Teens. Ages 12 - 18. 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dance and poetry with Urban Artistry, including open mic, guest emcees and more. 301-454-1459. $$ Bowie Community Center.
Ice & Easy Day. Ages 6 - 12. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Receive a beginner's ice skating lesson, play games and have fun ice skating. 301-265-1525. $$ Tucker Road Ice Rink, Fort Washington.
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3 Saturday
Anansi Does the Impossible! An Ashanti Tale. Ages 5 - 10. 11 a.m. Anansi the Spider completes impossible tasks involving a python, a fairy and 47 stinging hornets. An art activity follows the story. 202-633-4600. National Museum of African Art, Washington, DC.
Celebrate the New. Ages 2 1/2 - 6. 11 a.m. Also 1/14. Ring in the new year with Marlena Thompson, who will present stories and songs all about things that are new. 703-241-8281. Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, Arlington.
Sparkly Snowman. Ages 3 & up. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Buttons, glitter and sparkly snowflakes help this adorable snowman craft come to life! 703-719-0202. Lakeshore Learning Store, Alexandria.
There Goes My Tail. Ages 8 - 12. 11 a.m. Learn about animals with the power to regenerate lost parts, such as seastars, worms, crabs and skinks, and meet some of the nature center's resident regenerators. Registration: 703-228-4747. Long Branch Nature Center, Arlington.
Tiny Tot Tuesdays: Magic Toy Shop. Ages 0 - 4. 10 & 11:30 a.m. Also 1/4. Bob Brown Puppets presents a colorful and musical adventure. Tickets: 301-320-6668. $$ The Puppet Co., Glen Echo.
Work It Out for Health. Ages 3 & up. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Work it out with yogalates, tot fit, kickboxing, fitness boot camp, aerobics and more. 301-333-6561. Lake Arbor Community Center, Mitchellville.
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4 Sunday
Art á la Cart. Ages 7 - 12. 1 - 3 p.m. Consider how and why artworks are created through hands-on activities by visiting interactive carts. 202-633-7970. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC.
Fiesta De Los Reyes Magos/Three Kings Day Celebration. All ages. 2 p.m. GALA's traditional community celebration features the Magi, live animals, local performers and gifts for every child. 202-234-7174. GALA Theatre, Washington, DC.
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5 Monday
Time for Tots. Ages 2 - 3 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Also 1/13. Prepare yourself for some cool stories and activities about polar bears, penguins and puffins. Registration: 703-830-2223. Centreville Regional Library.
Where in the World? Ages 8 & up. 3:30 p.m. Explore the world and learn geography skills through games, puzzles and geography resources. Registration: 703-242-4020. Oakton Library.
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6 Tuesday
Family Book Club. Ages 0 - 5 with parents. 4 p.m. Also 1/13, 1/20 & 1/27. Learn how to get your child excited about reading, and receive lots of free books. 202-724-7568. DCPS Parent & Family Resource Center, Washington, DC.
Gone Fishin' & Face Painting. Ages 1 - 12. 6 - 8 p.m. Kids enjoy a fishy fun-themed night with face painting by Ms. Carol. 703-266-4400. Austin Grill, Centreville.
Noisy City Day. Ages 3 - 5. 10:30 a.m. Join us for a reading of Sara Anderson's "Noisy City Day," which follows a day of activities in a busy city. 202-272-2448. National Building Museum, Washington, DC.
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7 Wednesday
"Hok-noth-da?" Reading Program. Grades K - 4. 11 a.m. Also 1/21. Enjoy books by or about Native American people, presented by Native staff from the museum. Registration: 202-633-6644. National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DC.
Bears, Bears Everywhere! Ages 2 1/2 - 6. 11 a.m. Also 1/10. Most bears sleep the whole winter through, but come hear all about our hibernating friends in stories. 703-241-8281. Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, Arlington.
Monkey Business. Ages 2 - 5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Five little monkey stories and activities. Registration: 703-356-0770. Dolley Madison Library, McLean.
Pajama Book Party. Ages 5 - 12. 4 - 6 p.m. Wear your pajamas, and bring a pillow and your favorite book to share. Registration: 301-441-2647. College Park Community Center.
Snowflakes & Polar Bears. Ages 3 - 5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and a craft. Registration: 703-820-8774. Woodrow Wilson Library, Falls Church.
Snowman Craft Workshop. Ages 7 - 12. 3:30 p.m. Make a cute and puffy snowman. 301-345-4425. College Park Youth Service Center.
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8 Thursday
Natural Arts After-School Program. Ages 10 - 16. 2:30 - 5 p.m. Also 1/22. Learn about various art forms. Registration: 301-927-2163. Mount Rainier Nature & Recreation Center.
Puppy Tales. Ages 13 - 23 months. 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and activities about puppies. Bring your favorite stuffed puppy! Registration: 703-249-1520. Burke Centre Library.
Rapunzel. Ages 3 - 9. 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. Also 1/9. The Puppet Co. presents a bewitching adaptation of the Grimm's fairy tale. Tickets: 202-633-8700. $$ Ripley Center/Smithsonian, Washington, DC.
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9 Friday
Friday Night Hike. Ages 5 & up. 7 p.m. Take a hike and see what's happening on a January night in the woods. Registration: 301-299-1990. Locust Grove Nature Center, Bethesda.
International Motorcycle Show. All ages. 4 - 9 p.m. Also 1/10, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. & 1/11, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy high-energy entertainment, high-flying motorcycle action, eye-popping customs, interactive activities for the whole family and more. Tickets: www.motorcycleshows.com. $$ Washington Convention Center.
Winter Heat. All ages. 8 p.m. Also 1/10, 3 & 8 p.m. Rennie Harris Puremovement, Coyaba Dance Theater and Step Afrika! mesmerize audiences with their vivacious hip-hop, stepping and West African dance performances. Tickets: 202-547-1122. $$ Lansburgh Theatre, Washington, DC.
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10 Saturday
Adventure-Based Camp Fair. All ages. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Also 1/11, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Meet the finest in adventure camps and leaders in the industry. 301-216-1248. Hudson Trail Outfitters, Rockville.
Annual Multicultural Holiday Celebration. All ages. 6 - 8:30 p.m. Bring the family for a global dance experience to celebrate the holidays of the world. Enjoy a belly dance show illuminating the cultures of the Caribbean, Middle East, Africa and Latin America, along with R&B music. 301-736-3518. $$ Suitland Community Center, Forestville.
Blues Journey. Ages 7 & up. 11 a.m. Listen to the Bluesman as he traces the blues from the early beginnings in southern American fields to its global impact on music today. Tickets: 240-567-5301. $$ Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville.
Children's Talk & Tour. Ages 5 & up. 10:15 a.m. Experience a guided tour and hands-on art activity. Tickets: 301-581-5100. $$ Mansion at Strathmore, North Bethesda.
Festive Mask. Ages 3 & up. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Kids will love "hiding out" behind the imaginative masks they make. 703-719-0202. Lakeshore Learning Store, Alexandria.
Gustafer Yellowgold. Ages 4 & up. 2 p.m. This unique blend of live music and moving images tells the tale of a friendly alien who has come to Earth from the sun. Tickets: 703-790-0123. $$ Alden Theatre, McLean.
Hail to the Chief Storytime. Ages 2 & up. 11 a.m. Get in the inaugural spirit by joining us for a storytime of presidential proportions. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books!, Alexandria.
Kids in the Kitchen. Ages 7 - 12. 1 p.m. Learn how to make simple snacks without cooking. Registration by 1/8: 301-864-0756. $$ North Brentwood Community Center.
NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo. All ages. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Also 1/11. Learn how to take charge of your health through exhibits, hands-on activities, health screenings, exercise classes and more. www.nbcwashington.com. Washington Convention Center.
NSO Kinderkonzert: Strings & Stories. Ages 4 & up. 1:30 & 4 p.m. If you love animals and silly slapstick, then don't miss the NSO musicians in this zany program. Tickets: 202-467-4600. $$ Kennedy Center/Family Theater, Washington, DC.
Oh Susannah. Ages 0 - 6. 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun performance by Oh Susannah, door prizes and more benefiting the Georgetown Recovery Fund to rebuild the neighborhood public library. Tickets: georgetownprojects@gmail.com. $$ St. John's Episcopal Church, Washington, DC.
Scrapbooking Workshop. All ages. 9 a.m. - noon. Get hands-on experience at traditional scrapbooking. Bring two photos to complete a short story album. 301-297-4648. Stephen Decatur Community Center, Clinton.
Symphonic Blockbusters. Ages 7 & up. 8 p.m. Also 1/11, 3 p.m. The National Philharmonic presents this performance of Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Strauss and Rimsky-Korsakov. Kids ages 7 - 17 get in free. Tickets: 301-493-9283. $$ Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda.
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11 Sunday
Connections: MORE History & Music. Ages 9 & up. 1:30 & 4 p.m. Today's most recognizable music works are integrated with landmarks from the 19th-century American history. Tickets: 202-467-4600. $$ Kennedy Center/Family Theater, Washington, DC.
From Sheep to Shirt. Ages 9 - 12. 1 p.m. Learn about fiber making, weaving, practice using a drop spindle and construct your own simple cardboard loom. Registration: 703-228-4747. $$ Gulf Branch Nature Center, Arlington.
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12 Monday
Family Bagging Night. Ages 3 & up. 6:30 p.m. Help place canned goods and other nonperishable groceries in paper bags for later distribution to needy families in Arlington. Registration: 703-845-8486. Arlington Food Assistance Center.
Flower Buds. Ages 3 - 5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Enjoy gardening activities, stories, crafts and a garden walk. Registration: 301-962-1400. $$ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton.
It's Snow Much Fun. Ages 3 - 5 with adult. 10:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Come for stories, fingerplays and activities about how much fun snow can be. Registration: 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library, Burke.
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13 Tuesday
Brown Bear, Brown Bear. Ages 0 - 5. 10:30 a.m. Enjoy music, fingerplay, the stories of Bill Martin, Jr. and a craft for ages 3 - 5. Registration: 703-757-8560. Great Falls Library.
Kinder Craft & Cocoa. Ages 4 - 7. 4 p.m. Make a fun winter craft while you enjoy a nice warm cup of hot cocoa. Registration by 1/9: 301-345-2808. $$ Berwyn Heights Community Center.
Rocknoceros! Ages 1 - 12. 6 - 8 p.m. Come jam and sing along with Rocknoceros. Shows begin at 6 & 7 p.m. 703-266-4400. Austin Grill, Centreville.
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14 Wednesday
Community Sing. All ages. 7 p.m. Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell presents an uplifting performance of group song. Tickets: 202-686-8000 x0. $$ Levine School of Music, Washington, DC.
Surfin' Safari. Ages 3 - 5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Share stories, activities and a craft. Registration: 703-978-5600. Kings Park Library, Burke.
Tracks & Signs. Ages 10 - 14. 4 p.m. Learn the basics of tracking, and discover what lives out of sight around Croydon Creek. Dress for the weather. Registration: 240-314-8770. $$ Croydon Creek Nature Center, Rockville.
Wild Zappers. All ages. 10:15 & 11:30 a.m. This internationally acclaimed all-deaf, all-male hip-hop dance troupe goes bigger and even better with more dances, sign language and excitement. Tickets: 202-633-8700. $$ Natural History Museum, Washington, DC.
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15 Thursday
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Ages 6 & up. 4 p.m. Learn about this famous leader while having fun with games and trivia. 301-445-4508. Langley Park Community Center, Hyattsville.
I Dream of Martin. All ages. Noon - 3 p.m. Celebrate Dr. King's dream as we journey through the life of this nonviolent crusader of justice. Listen to his speeches, and watch video footage in honor of this great man. 301-203-6040. Harmony Hall Regional Center, Fort Washington.
Tiny Tot Walk/Tyke Hike - Camouflage. Ages 2 - 3 1/2. 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 1/2 - 6. 1 p.m. Learn about the art of camouflage through stories, hands-on activities and a craft. Dress for the weather. Registration: 240-314-8770. $$ Croydon Creek Nature Center, Rockville.
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16 Friday
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Ages 9 - 17. 6 p.m. - 7 a.m. Sat. Join us for an overnight stay at the center, with workshops, guest speakers, games, pampering, food and more. 301-894-6616. Temple Hills Community Center.
Home Sweet Home: Dreys & Nests. Ages 18 months - 3 with adult. 10 a.m. Learn all about local animals and their shelters. In this month's program, find out who lives in dreys and nests. Registration: 301-652-9188 x26. $$ Audubon Naturalist Society, Chevy Chase.
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17 Saturday
Curious George Storytime. Ages 0 - 6. 11 a.m. Celebrate our favorite monkey friend as we read his stories and meet the famous mischief-maker himself. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books!, Alexandria.
Family Fun: Winter Flower Garden. Ages 6 & up with adult. 2 p.m. Learn how to grow crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths and irises in a dish garden. Registration: 703-642-5173. $$ Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria.
Friendship Flowers. Ages 3 & up. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friendship blooms...with a delightful craft project that celebrates peace and harmony. 703-719-0202. Lakeshore Learning Store, Alexandria.
Inauguration Celebration. All ages. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Have a ball on inauguration weekend with presidential activities. Become a "stamp collector in chief," and design a presidential stamp. 202-633-1000. National Postal Museum, Washington, DC.
NSO Teddy Bear Concert: More Tunes 'n (Pig) Tales! Ages 3 - 5. 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Also 1/18, 1:30 & 4 p.m. Enjoy stories and musical selections about animals. Come early for musical playtime. Tickets: 202-467-4600. $$ Kennedy Center/Family Theater, Washington, DC.
Robin Hood. All ages. 3 & 5:30 p.m. Local actors rehearse and perform this merry musical. Tickets: 301-600-2828. $$ Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick.
Sweet Honey in the Rock. All ages. 2 & 5 p.m. You won't be able to resist Sweet Honey's infectious blend of spirituals, raps, blues and ballads with messages of strength and hope. Tickets: 202-785-9727. $$ Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC.
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18 Sunday
Unicorn, Gorgon & the Manticore. All ages. 4 p.m. The Cantate Chamber Singers and the BMD Junior Company present animal songs of Hindemith, Poulenc, Britten, Stanford and others. Tickets: www.cantate.org. $$ Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, Bethesda.
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19 Monday
Milkshake. All ages. 10 a.m. Sing and dance with Lisa and Mikel from Milkshake at our annual MLK, Jr. Community Concert Event. Tickets: 301-869-1929. $$ Kehilat Shalom, Montgomery Village.
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20 Tuesday
Inauguration Day Celebration. Ages 1 - 12. 6 - 8 p.m. Wear your red, white and blue, and get your face painted by Ms. Carol. 703-266-4400. Austin Grill, Centreville.
Tiny Tot Tuesdays: Winter Wonderland. Ages 0 - 4. 10 & 11:30 a.m. Bob Brown Puppets presents a colorful and musical adventure. Tickets: 301-320-6668. $$ The Puppet Co., Glen Echo.
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21 Wednesday
Classic Fairy Tales. Ages 3 - 5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities. Registration: 703-293-6227. City of Fairfax Regional Library.
Have a Musical Adventure with Groovy Mr. Nate. Ages 6 months - 9 years. 11 a.m. Sing along and play rhythm to classic and original children's songs. 703-241-8281. Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, Arlington.
January Jollies. Ages 2 - 5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities for young children. Registration: 703-256-3800. George Mason Regional Library, Annandale.
Steps to Reading. Ages 4 - 5 with adult. 1:30 p.m. Stories and activities. Registration: 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Falls Church.
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22 Thursday
Chinese New Year Stories. Ages 4 - 5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Chinese New Year stories and activities. Registration: 703-765-3645. Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria.
Starry, Starry Night. Ages 2 - 7. 10:15, 10:45 & 11:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Also 1/23. This imaginative introduction to stargazing includes star stories and constellations brought to life by hand and rod puppets. Tickets: 202-633-8700. $$ National Air & Space Museum, Washington, DC.
Vrrroom! Ages 2 - 5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and activities about cars. Registration: 703-249-1520. Burke Centre Library.
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23 Friday
1964: The Tribute. All ages. 8 p.m. Relive the music and the magic with this number-one Beatles tribute show. Tickets: 301-600-2828. $$ Weinberg Center for the Arts, Frederick.
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24 Saturday
Chinese Lanterns. Ages 3 & up. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Brighten up any room with the colorful lanterns you'll decorate with glitter, pom poms, tissue and more. 703-719-0202. Lakeshore Learning Store, Alexandria.
Chinese New Year Festival 2009. All ages. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Also 1/25. The Asian Community Service Center presents cultural performances, dragon and lion dances, Asian foods, Chinese cooking and language workshops, children's activities and more. 703-868-1509. Luther Jackson Middle School, Falls Church.
Fox Family in Winter. All ages. 4 p.m. Find out what fox families do during winter. Look for fox dens and tracks. Registration: 301-946-9071. $$ Brookside Nature Center, Wheaton.
Happy Chinese New Year! All ages. 1 - 4 p.m. Festivities to bring in the Year of the Ox include the famous Lion Dance parade, dance performances, martial arts demos, calligraphy and paper lantern art projects and more. 202-633-7970. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC.
Kristin Levine Book Launch Party. Ages 10 & up. 3 p.m. Join us in celebrating local author Kristin Levine's novel, "The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had!" 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books!, Alexandria.
Lesole Dance Company. All ages. 2 p.m. This dance company highlights the unique qualities of modern and Afro-fusion styles and educates audiences about the history and movement of popular South African dances. 202-633-4600. National Museum of African Art, Washington, DC.
Rainforest Rumble Cheer & Dance Competition. All ages. 10 a.m. Also 1/25, 9 a.m. Go to the "Mayan Ruins" for a unique cheer and dance competition, with the Volcano Basket Blow-Out, Stunt Safari, Rumble Tumble Expedition, games, door prizes and more. 301-952-7999. $$ The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro.
Squirrel Appreciation Day. All ages. 1 p.m. Celebrate all things squirrel, and gain a new appreciation for all the different types of squirrels that live right here in Arlington. Registration: 703-228-4747. $$ Long Branch Nature Center, Arlington.
White Flint Camp & Summer Programs Expo. All ages. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Also 1/25, noon - 6 p.m. Representatives from camps and facilities are on-site to talk to you about their programs. 301-231-SHOP. White Flint Mall, North Bethesda.
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25 Sunday
The Longevity of the Short Piece! Ages 6 & up. 7 p.m. Jeffrey Siegel presents "byte-size" musical jewels and gems - masterpieces in miniature. Tickets: 703-993-2787. $$ GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax.
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26 Monday
Delightful Dinosaurs. Ages 3 - 5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and a craft about dinosaurs. Registration: 703-938-0405. Patrick Henry Library, Vienna.
Knitting Group. Ages 9 - 12. 7 p.m. Meet new friends while you learn to knit. Registration: 703-502-3883. Chantilly Regional Library.
Origami for Beginners. Ages 8 - 12. 4 p.m. Hands-on workshop on the Japanese art of folding paper. Registration: 703-339-7385. Lorton Library.
School's Out for Arts Featuring YoJo. All ages. 1 p.m. A motivational, inspirational, educational and entertaining blue fuzzy guy. 301-258-6394. $$ Arts Barn, Gaithersburg.
Wild Montgomery Walk. Ages 6 & up. 1 - 3 p.m. Wear your hiking boots, dress for the outdoors and don't forget your water as you join a park naturalist for a hike to explore Cabin Branch. Registration: 301-972-3476. Black Hill Visitor Center, Boyds.
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27 Tuesday
Are You Ready for Some Football? Ages 1 - 12. 6 - 8 p.m. Wear your favorite football jersey, and learn how to make a paper football. 703-266-4400. Austin Grill, Centreville.
Chinese New Year Celebration. All ages. 6 p.m. Celebrate the Year of the Ox. Enjoy crafts and games, and learn about the traditions of the Chinese New Year. 301-445-4508. $$ Langley Park Community Center, Hyattsville.
Snowy Tales. Ages 13 - 23 months with adult. 10:30 a.m. Winter stories to warm your heart. Registration: 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library, Alexandria.
Tales for Twos: Cuddly Kittens. Ages 24 - 35 months with adult. 10:15 a.m. Join us for stories and activities about our cuddly, furry kitten friends. Registration: 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library, Burke.
Wilbur's Workshop. All ages. 3 p.m. Get a taste of the work that went into making early aircraft with a rib-making demonstration in Wilbur's Hangar. 301-864-6029. $$ College Park Aviation Museum.
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28 Wednesday
A Gathering of Groundhogs. All ages. 7:15 p.m. Enjoy stories and activities. Registration: 703-689-2700. Reston Regional Library.
Penguins & Polar Bears. Ages 2 - 3 with adult. 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, activities and a craft. Registration: 703-437-8855. Herndon Fortnightly Library.
Stories to Go to Bed By. Ages 2 - 5 with adult. 7:30 p.m. Come in your jammies for stories and activities to send you to sleep. Don't forget to brush your teeth! Registration: 703-830-2223. Centreville Regional Library.
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29 Thursday
Stories & Science. Ages 4 - 6 with adult. 4 p.m. Stories, activities and an age-appropriate science experiment. Registration: 703-971-0010. John Marshall Library, Alexandria.
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30 Friday
Teddy Bear Tea. Ages 5 - 8. 2 - 4 p.m. Learn about the history of the teddy bear, and enjoy bear-related crafts and games before ending the afternoon with tea. Reservations: 301-864-0420. $$ Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park.
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31 Saturday
Good Sports Storytime. Ages 2 & up. 11 a.m. Get your game face on as we learn about touchdowns, goals, free throws and homeruns. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Books!, Alexandria.
Korean New Year Celebration. All ages. 1 p.m. A Korean New Year celebration of Korean culture through traditional dance and the dramatic sounds of drums. Registration: 703-256-3800. George Mason Regional Library, Annandale.
Mozart, Makris and Miles Hoffman. Ages 7 & up. 8 p.m. Miles Hoffman and the National Philharmonic present Mozart's "Symphony No. 41" and "Cassation No. 2" and Markis's "Viola Concerto." Kids ages 7 - 17 get in free. Tickets: 301-493-9283. $$ Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda.
My Zoo. Ages 3 & up. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Kids will "go ape" for this adorable animal wall-hanging craft, and we're not "lion!" 703-719-0202. Lakeshore Learning Store, Alexandria.
Operation Night Spy: Espionage in the Dark. Ages 10 - 13. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Explore the tricks of the trade that enable spies to operate under the cover of darkness. Create and use tools that help you spy in the shadows. Registration: 202-393-7798. $$ International Spy Museum, Washington, DC.
Philadanco. Ages 6 & up. 8 p.m. Philadanco has danced its way into the hearts of America with extraordinary technique, highly skilled dancers and an exciting repertoire of classical and contemporary choreography. Tickets: 703-993-2787. $$ GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax.
Stone Soup & Other Stories. Ages 4 & up. 2 p.m. The Pushcart Players bring to the stage a charming, well-seasoned blend of folk tales from around the world. Tickets: 703-790-0123. $$ Alden Theatre, McLean.
Ongoing
Nov 22 -- Jan 4 Miss Nelson Is Missing! Ages 4 & up. Sat., 12:30, 3:30 & 7 p.m.; Sun., 12:30 & 3:30 p.m. When Miss Nelson's fifth graders drive her away with their poor behavior and get the dreaded Viola Swamp as a substitute, they go on a search to make amends. Tickets: 301-280-1660. $$ Imagination Stage, Bethesda.
Nov 22 -- Jan 25 The Penguin Story. Ages 3 & up. Sat. & Sun., 12:30 p.m. In preparation for the holidays, a group of mischievous but incredibly cute penguins is facing an unexpected visit from some uninvited characters. Tickets: 800-494-8497. $$ Classika Theatre, Arlington.
Nov 27 -- Jan 4 Windows to Wonderland. All ages. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. See the tiny hamlets in Wonderland connected by trains, the holiday tree, poinsettias and replicas of National Mall landmarks. 202-225-8333. U.S. Botanic Garden, Washington, DC.
Nov 28 -- Jan 3 Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival. All ages. Dates & times vary. Drive through 3 1/2 miles of more than 380 light displays in a serene park setting. Tickets: 301-258-6350. $$ Seneca Creek State Park, Germantown.
Nov 28 -- Jan 25 Holiday Festival of Trains. All ages. Wed. - Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. See Thomas the Tank Engine, mail a letter to the North Pole and meet Santa on Saturdays. Tickets: 410-461-1945. $$ B&O Railroad Museum, Ellicott City.
Dec 1 -- Jan 4 Garden of Lights. All ages. 5:30 - 9 p.m. Brookside Gardens brings the four seasons to life with more than 700,000 colorful light displays. 301-962-1453. $$ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton.
Dec 5 -- Jan 4 Frosty the Snowman. All ages. Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Frosty comes to life and makes plenty of mischief. Sing the classic song as you laugh along with everyone's favorite snowman. Tickets: 301-634-2270. $$ Adventure Theatre, Glen Echo.
Jan 1 -- Jan 29 Fitness Program. All ages. Tue. & Thurs., 6 p.m. Learn how to become a healthier you. Have fun with yoga, dance classes and more. 202-724-7568. DCPS Parent & Family Resource Center, Washington, DC.
Jan 16 -- Mar 1 Tales of Beatrix Potter. PreK - Grade 4. Fri., 10 & 11:30 a.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Three of Potter's favorite stories come to life through the everyday activities of a young girl as she dreams and plays in her room. Tickets: 301-320-6668. $$ The Puppet Co., Glen Echo.
Jan 29 -- Feb 22 Unleashed! The Secret Lives of White House Pets. Ages 7 & up. Dates & times vary. The new president's daughter and her chihuahua travel back in time to meet other First Kids and their sometimes unusual pets. Tickets: 202-467-4600. $$ Kennedy Center/Family Theater, Washington, DC.