This week’s adventures: Mr. Skip, Art Workshop & Storyville

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Monday, Feb. 3

9:30am- Harambe at BloomBars
(3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC. 20010)
Think of it as your little one’s first opportunity to express his or her voice (into a microphone), dance, play a drum or percussion instrument, shout, or sing-along to songs that build character, confidence and community.

9:00am-9:00pm- Storyville (Monday-Friday & weekends)  
(6105 Kenwood Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21237)
(1811 Woodlawn Drive Woodlawn, Maryland 21207)
Baltimore libraries opened Storyville for children 0-5, an interactive early literacy and learning center in two locations, Rosedale and Woodlawn. In Storyville, they have created an incredibly well-designed mini-village, complete with a post office, grocery store, house, theatre, construction zone, and a library (each area includes themed books available for check-out). Free!

12:00pm-9:00pm- Leisure Pool at Cub Run RECenter (Monday-Friday & weekends) 
(4630 Stonecroft Blvd. Chantilly, VA 20151)
With a zero-depth entry and plenty of play features, this is the perfect pool for children. This 4,860 square foot leisure pool is equipped with an in-water playground, numerous spray features, a current channel (lazy river), vortex, open area for classes and lessons, and two waterslides, including one 50 foot fully enclosed slide that exits the building and reenters at the bottom. The whirlpool spa overlooks the leisure pool.

12:00pm-9:00pm- Ice Skating at the National Harbour in Georgetown (Monday-Friday & weekends; hours may vary)
(3000 K St NW, Washington, DC.)
It’s not too late to lace up those skates & take your bambino ice skating. Open all week & on weekends. After you skate you can walk up to Baked & Wired to taste DC’s BEST cupcakes (in our opinion at least!)

Tuesday, Feb. 4

10:00am-11:00am- Snow & Story at Skatequest
(1800 Michael Faraday Court – Reston, VA 20190)
Have you been looking for a way to combine a fun recreational activity with an educational component?  SkateQuest offers Snow and Story Hour for pre-school aged children that looks like a great blend. On the ice, children can explore the winter wonderland, including a mountain of real snow to play in. No need for ice skates either.  Kids can warm up with hot cocoa and a cookie and join story time! The cost is $10 per child (pre-registration is $8); adults are free.

10:30am & 11:30am- Book of the Month “Dreaming Up” book reading at National Building Museum
(401 F St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001)
“Dreaming Up”– Imagine using blankets, boxes, and blocks to make buildings – and then seeing real buildings that might have come from a child’s imagination. Pillow forts and mud pies become wondrous structures in this book of architectural treasures from around the world. FREE.  Drop-in program.  Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

11:00am-11:45am- Mr. Skip performs at Firehook Bakery & Coffee Shop
(105 S Union St., Alexandria, VA)
Enjoy scrumptious baked goods, stay for lunch, and sing along with Mr. Skip. He is a favorite of my son; he is engaging and sings well-known kid songs. 

Again, since Tuesdays are strangely thin– maybe go see Frozen at the movies. We’ve been twice already — and now the Frozen Sing-Along is coming! Check for showtimes and definitely check out this video for a little inspiration.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

9:30am & 10:15am- Noyes Library for Young Children presents “Me & You-kulele Musical Storytime“
(10237 Carroll Pl, Kensington, MD 20895)
Come Sing With Us! Music is a fun way to learn about sounds, rhythm, rhyme and is a natural support for your child’s early learning. Appropriate for all ages. Register here.

9:30am- 4:30pm Wonderful Wednesdays at Port Discovery Children’s Museum
(35 Market Place Baltimore, MD 21202)
Fun, educational activities the entire family can enjoy. A wealth of activities, so check out this schedule of events:
Percussion Garden: 9:30 am – 12 pm
Circle Time:11:30 am
Exploration Station: 1 pm – 3 pm
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.
Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm

10:00am- Samba Baby at Bloombars
(3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC. 20010)
It’s never too early to learn the infectious dance of the world’s 5th largest country and there’s no better teacher then Zezeh Zax– a dancer, professional performer of Brazilian samba and founder of the ZEZEH BRAZIL Dance Troupe. Get your baby movin and groovin!

10:30am-Boogie Babes presents Mr. Skip at Union Market
(1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC. 20002)
Access the free market parking lot from 6th Street NE or travel via metro to NoMA-Gallaudet. Come early for coffee and stay for lunch!

10:45am-11:45am- Move & Groove at Local Motion
(Alexandria, Local Motion Studio, 2377 S. Dove St., Alexandria, Va)
Going stir crazy being inside in the cold weather? Local Motion offers an “open gym” where your child can  dance, hula hoop, balance blocks, crawl through tunnels & crash into bean bags. 

11:00am- National Air & Space Museum (the other one)
(14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151)
“Flights of Fancy” story time will feature Hare and Tortoise Race to the Moon by Oliver Corwin. Of course, checking out a space shuttle can’t hurt either.

3:30-5:30pm- Creative Hands-on Workshop at American Visionary Art Museum
(800 Key Highway Baltimore, Maryland 21230)
AVAM in the Afternoon is a series of special, interactive workshops for ages 8 and up. Build creativity by  exploring the world of visionary art, meeting guest artists, and engaging in creative projects. Each week will feature a different hands-on activity and/or artist demonstration. To register, please email Amy. For ages 8 & up.  The museum sits next to a LARGE hill, a playground resides at the top along with phenomenal views of Baltimore so while your older child is at the workshop you can take your younger to have fun too.  

5:30pm & 6:30pm- !Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres! at BloomBars
(3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC. 20010)
!Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres! is a sure bet every time. Children of various ages enjoy this interactive show that teaches Spanish language and Latin American culture.

Thursday, Feb. 6

10:00am- Harambe at Bloombars
(3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC. 20010)
Think of it as your little one’s first opportunity to express his or her voice (into a microphone), dance, play a drum or percussion instrument, shout, or sing-along to songs that build character, confidence and community.

10:30am- Boogie Babes presents Mr. Gabe at Eastern Market
(225 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003)
Boogie Babes most popular show of the week! Meet at the Historic Eastern Market’s North Hall (closest to South Carolina) for a lively concert, grab lunch and shop for dinner. Access to the North Hall via the market for Boogie Babes. Eastern Market Metro is two short blocks away.

10:30 am- Itsy Bitsy Infants at Maryland Science Center
(601 Light St, Baltimore, MD. 21230)
Join the Kids Room staff in the Room to Grow for a program designed for our smallest scientists, 0 to 24 months, with their adult caregivers. Enjoy music, rhymes, finger plays, and more.

10:30am- The Great Zucchini at Jammin Java
(227 Maple Ave E Vienna, VA 22180)
Get tickets here for The Great Zucchini, Washington’s funniest and most magical PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN entertainer, performs a colorful magic show where every child is a star and guaranteed to laugh! Experience the excitement of the children when they get to learn a magic trick at the end of show!

10:30-11:30am- Snugglers at United States Botanic Garden
(100 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20001- Conservatory Garden Court)
Do you have a tiny treasure in a snuggly? Looking for ways to get out of the house, and learn? Join us each Thursday for a 45-minute guided tour of the Conservatory. Each week will be a different exploration. This program is designed for parents and care providers who have one child in a snuggly.

11:00am- Story time at National Air & Space Museum
(14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151)
“Flights of Fancy” story time will feature Hare and Tortoise Race to the Moon by Oliver Corwin. This museum is typically very empty with great spaces for your kids to roam around and see amazing airplanes and even The Discovery.

Friday, Feb. 7

10:00am- Songs, stories & puppets at Bloombars
(3222 11th St NW, Washington, DC. 20010)
30 minutes of storytelling, dancing, singing and entertainment just for kids under 5.

10:30am-Boogie Babes presents The Singing Lizard at Atlas Performing Arts
(1333 H Street NE Washington, DC. 20002)
Join The Singing Lizard at ATLAS Performing Arts Center along the H Street Corridor. Snack bar and bathrooms are easily accessible. Lots of good and kid-friendly lunch options within one to three blocks.

10:30am- Rocknoceros at Jammin Java
(227 Maple Ave E Vienna, VA 22180)
Get tickets here for Rocknoceros– As every family with youngsters in the DC area already knows, Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros) is three guys: Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie, who make wildly popular, award-winning music for the whole family.

11:00am- Story time at National Air & Space Museum
(601 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20597)
“Flights of Fancy” staff will read stories about famous aviators, hot-air balloon flights, trips to Mars, characters visible in the night sky, or creatures that have their own wings. Each session includes one story and a hands-on activity.

11:00am- Story time at National Air & Space Museum
(14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151)
“Flights of Fancy” story time will feature Sally’s Great Balloon Adventure by Stephen Huneck.

1:00pm-4:00pm- The National Portrait Gallery presents Open Studio Fridays
(Eighth & F St NW, Washington, DC 20001 – Education Center, Room E151)
Friday afternoons at the Gallery feature some creative and free fun! Check out a Portrait Discovery Kit to explore the museum and try a different selection of art material each week.

2:00pm-4:00pm- Afternoon Aviators at The College Park Aviation Museum
(1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park, Md)
Your little aviation aficionado will hang with like-minded kiddos at this fun, hands-on meet-up hosted by the College Park Aviation Museum. Afterwards, fly by the museum’s curated aircraft collection, which includes a 1910 Wright Model Reproduction and a 1924 Berliner Helicopter.Recommended ages 5 and up

Also-

Aquarium has moved to ATLAS Jan. 29-Feb. 2 Buy your tickets here. This event was very successful and sold out most performances the last few weeks when it was being shown at Imagination Stage.
Description: Enter a world where giant jellyfish fly through the air, sheep graze in the grass, and lemons create the sun in a “let’s pretend” sky. With gentle music, beautiful puppets, and imaginative props, Jack and Calypso lead children and caregivers to a magical, interactive world. Imagination Stage, an international leader in family theater, is a proud presenter of “serious fun for the very young” in their innovative live performance experiences.

Miss Nelson is Missing is at Glen Echo’s Adventure Theatre through March 9. The play is recommended for kids age five and up. My 2 1/2 year old son can sit through a movie and had the attention span to sit and enjoy this show.