Kids’ Weekend Guide: Nov. 2nd-4th

Rockin to Rhythm
Calling all Preschoolers and Toddlers! Bust a move and shake your sillies out at the Rockin’ 2 Rhythm Storytime! Read here about what’s to love at the Laurel Library!
When: 10:30-11am
Where: Laurel Library, 507 7th Street, Laurel
Cost: Free!

Harvest Moon Hayride
Kids, teens and adults can enjoy a brisk autumn Hayride along the Patuxent River. Drinks, snacks and entertainment will be held around a roaring bonfire. Pre-registration is held at Robert DiPietro Community Center.
When: 6-9pm
Where: Riverfront Park, 301 Main Street, Laurel
Cost: $4 (on site registration is $5)

Xtreme Teens: Dodgeball Mania
We will play multiple styles of dodgeball including Rim Dodge and Four Corner Dodge!
When: 7-9pm
Where: PG Plaza Community Center, 6600 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville
Cost: Free!

SATURDAY 

Helicopter Workshop
Build a custom model military helicopter to spark a conversation with a Veteran about fighting large fires, moving troops, getting supplies to ships and transporting patients. Once the “helo” is complete, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. (Note – supplies do run out here so my advice is to register and attend on the earlier side of the morning!)
When: 9am-12pm
Where: Home Depot, Hyattsville & College Park
Cost: Free!

Toddler Time @ Art Works Now
Open studio time for toddlers and their accompanying adults. Even the youngest children can explore a variety of age-appropriate art materials in a safe, fun environment. What to expect? Read my review of Toddler Time at Art Works Now. (New to the area? Pre-game Toddler Time with a delish morning coffee at Hyattsville’s Vigilante Coffee, walking distance to AWN and then to adjacent Pizzeria Paradiso for lunch!)
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Art Works Now, 4800 Rhode Island Ave, Hyattsville
Cost: $5

STEM for Families: Wild West Science (Ages 5-12)
Scientellers present…Venture to the frontier for hands on fun. Make the colors of the sunset appear with pH indicators. Create ‘firework’ sounds by creating chemical reactions.
When: 11am-1pm
Where: Laurel Library
Cost: Free!

Afternoon Aviators
Join us the first Saturday of every month as we explore a different aviation themed topic through STEAM-based, hands on activities. This is a drop-in program, fun for children.
When: 2pm
Where: College Park Aviation Museum, College Park
Cost: $5 (includes museum admission)

STEM for Families: Electric Vehicle Lab! (Ages 5-12)
Join Futuremakers to engineer electric moving machines that roll using a motor, battery, cool craft materials — and build essential circuit making skills. All vehicles go home!
When: 2-3pm
Where: Greenbelt Library
Cost: Free!

Spanish English Ready 2 Read Storytime Ages 3-5

When: 3-3:30pm

Where: New Carrollton Library, 7414 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton
Cost: Free!

SUNDAY 

National Arboretum
If it’s not raining, why not indulge in some of the lower temps and head outdoors! Check out our recent visit (and tips!) here.
When: 8am-5pm
Where: 3501 New York Avenue NE, Washington DC 20002
Cost: Free!

New-to-you Frontier Fort Playground
Check out a new-to-you local playground! Info and travel tips for a visit to Frontier Fort Playground here!
When: Dawn to dusk
Where: 8601 Good Luck Road, Lanham
Cost: Free!

Community Art Drop-In 
Make felt ornaments and other crafts in free, all ages workshop with Artist in Residence Celestine Ranney-Howes. Plus art gallery and local Greenbelt history exhibits.
When: 1-3pm
Where: Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!

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