CALENDAR
THURSDAY 21
Cirque Mechanics –
“42FT – A Menagerie of
Mechanical Marvels”
BIG APPLE CIRCUS
Feb. 14-March 24 | $15-$65 | Check bigapplecircus.com for showtimes
7 p.m. | Kids, $15; Adults, $30.

General Cirque Mechanics
latest spectacle brings the world
of vintage circus to life in this
marvelous tribute. Get ready for
the old working of the circus,
picture gears and canvas, pulleys
and sawdust. This show is sure
to keep everyone of all ages on
the edge of their seats and ready
for action and excitement. 20 W.

Patrick St., Frederick, MD.

FRIDAY 22
Winter Workshops at the
Arts Barn: Jewelry Intensive
Beaded Wrap Bracelet
1:30 p.m. | $35. Take your tweens
to the Arts Barn for an opportunity
to learn about creating intricate
and elegant beaded wrap
bracelets. A professional artist,
Dareya Cohen, will guide you
and your loved ones through
the process, so no experience
is necessary. Arts Barn,
Gaithersburg, MD.

Children will love the wildly creative acts of strength at this year’s show, featuring performers
bouncing off the walls in trampoline acts, double-wide trapeze acts with seven high-flying
performers and two catchers, a gravity-defying horizontal juggling act and, of course, the
beloved rescue horses and dogs. National Harbor, MD.

SATURDAY 23
Wild Winter Lego
Bingo in Frederick
4:30 p.m. | $15. There will be
tons of Lego sets up for grabs
at Wild Winter Lego Bingo.

This fun-filled evening gives you
and your kids the opportunity
to play bingo together for the
chance to win awesome Lego-
themed prizes. Players of all ages
are welcome. Lewistown Volunteer
Fire Company, Frederick, MD.

The Okee Dokee
Brothers in McLean
1 p.m. | $15-$20. The Okee
Dokee Brothers are four-time
winners of the Parent’s Choice
Awards, three-time Grammy
nominees and one-time Grammy
Award winners for their americana
folk music. The aim of their music
is to inspire children and their
parents to get outside and get
creative, a passion they developed
in the outdoors. The Alden,
McLean, VA.

SUNDAY 24
FREE Family Fun
Concert: The Sorcerer’s
Apprentice in Riverdale
2:30 p.m. Join the U.S. Army
Field Band Woodwind Quintet
for a wonderful performance
of Paul Dukas’ The Sorcer’s
Apprentice. Enjoy the renowned
classic, made famous by Disney’s
Fantasia, starring the one and only
Mickey Mouse. Kids will have the
opportunity to meet the musicians
and see their instruments, and
parents will be able to mingle and
enjoy refreshments with the band
after the show. Riversdale House
Museum, Riverdale, MD.

MONDAY 25
Little Hands on
the Farm Winter
9:45-10:30 a.m. | $8. Take
advantage of the last day of Little
Hands on the Farm at the Visitor
Center classroom at Frying Pan
Farm Park. This session will teach
your children about farm chores,
farm life and will let your kids
play games, read stories and do
various crafts. Each session is 45
minutes long and will give your
little ones the opportunity to make
new friends. Frying Pan Farm Park,
Herndon, VA.

TUESDAY 26
StoryTime Station
11 a.m. | $3. The Gaithersburg
Community Museum presents
“StoryTime Station,” a 45-minute
reading program tailored to
keep your 3 to 6-year-olds
enamored by books. To make your
reservation, contact the Museum.

Gaithersburg Community Museum,
Gaithersburg, MD.

WEDNESDAY 27
Flying Dog Film Series
Presents: The Princess Bride
7:30 p.m. | $5-$7. As a part of
their Flying Dog Film Series, the
Weinberg Center presents: “The
Princess Bride.” “The Princess
Bride” (rated PG!) is a wonderful
storybook fairytale that is sure
to entertain the whole family.

However, the best part about
this movie series is that it allows
parents to enjoy a happy hour
starting at 6:30 p.m. before the
movie. So sit back, sip a cold beer
and watch your kids enjoy movie
magic. The Weinberg Center,
Frederick, MD.

THURSDAY 28
Babes in a Backpack
9:30 a.m. | $2. Babes in a backpack
is an amazing hiking experience
designed for parents with young
children. It allows parents to make
new friends, experience nature
and share memories with their
little ones while carrying your
kids through the hike. It is an
experience that you will want to
do again and again. Black Hill Visit
Center, Boyds, MD. ■
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