You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research to find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance with your kids this weekend.
Each week, we put together a weekly calendar of five kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children for the coming weekend.
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Where: Washington Conservatory of Music; 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo
When: Saturday, Feb 19, 2011 at 3pm
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Why Go: Drew Owen is Musico the Magnificent and also a professional Cello player! He brings in professional musicians to show kids all the ways that music can performed on different instruments. The Saturday show is all about the piano and is part of a series that features a different instrument each Saturday. The show runs 45 minutes.
Pricing: $10
For more information: 301-634-2250
2. KID MOVIES: “Justin Beiber: Never Say Never” and “Tangled”
Where: Kentlands Stadium 10; 629 Centerpoint Way, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
When: Visit website for times
Why Go: Movies are always a great break for the family. These two films have gotten some great reviews from kids and adults.
Pricing: $7.50 - $10.50
For more information: 301-990-8788
3. BLACK HISTORY MONTH TOURS of Josiah Henson Historic Site
Where: 11420 Old Georgetown Road, N. Bethesda, MD 20852
When: Saturdays, February 12, 19, 26 – 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
Why Go: The parks department is giving free guided tours of the Josiah Henson Historic Site during Black History Month. Reverend Josiah Henson was a working slave on the Isaac Riley plantation at this location. He ran away using the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. Later he wrote his autobiography, on which Harriet Beecher Stowe's based her famous novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Pricing: Free, Parking: Available ONLY at the Montgomery Aquatic Center, 5900 Executive Blvd.
For more information: 301-650-4373
4. GERMANTOWN INDOOR SWIM CENTER
Where: 18000 Central Park Circle, Boyds, MD
When: Every Saturday public swim from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., every Sunday public swim from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Why Go: Fabulous recreation pool with three story high slides as well as smaller slides, baby pool, waterfalls, jacuzzis and a dry sauna. Also, olympic style diving platforms for the older kids.
Pricing: $4 to $7.50
For more information: (240) 777-6830
5. LAKEFOREST SUMMER CAMP EXPO
Where: Lakeforest Mall, 701 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD
When: Saturday, February 19, 2011 and Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Find out about kid summer camps in the area. Exibitors from summer camps and various recreation, sporting and creative schools will be available to talk to parents about summer programs.
Pricing: Free
For more information: (301) 670-0599
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