CALENDAR
BY LINDSAY C. VANASDALAN
1 JAN. 7 & 21
STARGAZE AT THE
OBSERVATORY The night sky is alight with stars
and magical things to discover
at the Phoebe Waterman Haas
Public Observatory. Children of all
ages can learn about the moon,
planet and stars with the help of
expert staff as they gaze through
telescopes at the Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum.

Free; weather permitting.

airandspace.si.edu Battle winter’s chill with these superb seasonal
activities in the DMV
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH
‘CORDUROY’ A story about an imperfect teddy bear in search of his missing button, based on the “Corduroy” and
“A Pocket for Corduroy” books by Don Freeman, is filled with antics, mischief and clowning with a
generous dose of heartwarming human connection. This live performance is well-suited for children
ages 3 to 9 and runs weekends Jan. 8 through 23 on the Bethesda stage with a sensory-friendly
performance on Jan. 16 and socially distanced performances Jan. 9 and 15. Tickets start at $28.

imaginationstage.org JAN. 6-9
SUPER MAGFEST
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DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE
Have you ever wanted to meet a T-Rex? At The Music Center at Strathmore, you can. A host of
prehistoric friends will be there to greet you at this live adventure in North Bethesda. Rawr!
Tickets start at $24.

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Video game enthusiasts can enjoy
free play on more than 200 arcade
and pinball machines and vintage
consoles from the past 30 years, plus
tabletop games, simulations, new
indie games and many other options
at the Music and Gaming Festival.

Ages 6-12 receive 50% off current
badge price ($62.50). Ages 5 and
younger are free.

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JAN. 13
SNOW SCIENCE
It’s snow big deal. Take a day for refining your skills in
snowy crafts and experiments at this all-ages event
at the Locust Grove Nature Center in Montgomery
County, Maryland. A self-guided winter weather
watching hike is also included. Families should register
by Jan. 11 to schedule a time slot and reserve materials.

Admission is $3; reservations required for children
ages 2 and older.

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Family Events for January



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JAN. 15
JAN. 14-15
WILD CHILD HIKE
6. SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM; 7. WUNDERVISUALS/E+; 8. TAB1962/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS; 9 . ANIMANIACS FLICKR; 10. KATE_SEPT2004/E+
FLIGHTS OF FANCY STORY TIME:
‘YOU CAN’T DO THAT, AMELIA’
Did you know the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum was able
to collect Amelia Earhart’s plane soon after her historic flight across the
Atlantic? Join a museum educator over Zoom for a reading from Kimberly
Wagner Klier’s book about the iconic pilot. Learn about other intriguing
objects in the museum’s collection, how these items were collected and how
you can start a collection. Free with registration.

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GIVE BACK ON MLK DAY
Get together with your family to give back in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

You can spend the holiday helping with eco-friendly projects at the Locust
Grove Nature Center in Bethesda. Children ages 5 and older can volunteer,
but adults must accompany kids younger than age 14. Work gloves and
tools will be provided. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy the fresh air! Free
montgomeryparks.org Head to Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds for a fun run through the woods.

Children ages 4 to 13 can scamper like a squirrel, balance like a billy goat
and run like a rabbit on and off the trail on this hiking adventure. Make sure
they wear shoes and clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. All participants
must register in advance. Tickets are $6.

montgomeryparks.org JAN. 21
‘ANIMANIACS IN CONCERT’
9 Enjoy the irreverent, ridiculous (and often educational) musical stylings of
the Animaniacs, a cartoon trio portraying the Warner Brothers and sister in
the 1990s—and more recently with new episodes on Hulu. Parents will have
fun reliving their youth while their children learn new music with Yakko voice
actor Rob Paulsen and Emmy-winning composer Randy Rogel, who wrote
and created many of the classic cartoon’s songs. Tickets start at $27.

animaniacslive.com JAN. 20 & 27
GROOVE AND
GO DANCE TIME
Come and groove with your toddler
at the Burke Centre Library for a fun
and educational program that will
also increase motor development.

You can get yourself up and
moving for the day with your child
at this morning dance session
for children ages 3 to 5. Free;
registration required.

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