Kids' Weekend Guide: July 13th-15th

Arts Drop-in at MilkBoy ArtHouse this weekend!

Dancing to Afro-Cuban Rhythms, Sing Along to Coco, Manga & Anime Club, Arts Drop-In and more inside Route One Fun’s Kids’ Weekend Guide!

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FRIDAY

Storytime PopUp! @ The Waterhole
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more at this innovation collaboration between PGCMLS & Mt. Rainier’s fabulous organic juice & smoothie joint, The Waterhole. Best for 0-5 years old. Curious? Click here for my review of The Waterhole!
When: 10am
Where: The Waterhole, 4004 34th St., Mt. Rainier

Cost: Free (Heads-up: Waterhole’s menu is delish, highly recommend indulging!)

Rockin to Rhythm

Calling all Preschoolers and Toddlers! Bust a move and shake your sillies out at the Rockin’ 2 Rhythm Storytime! Ages birth to 5 with caregiver.

When: 10:30-11am
Where: Laurel Library, Laurel

Cost: Free!

DC Casineros: Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Feel the sabor and energy of Cuba as this world-renowned dance company teaches popular Cuban dances. Children will learn basic steps of various dances.

When: 2-3pm

Where: Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill

Cost: Free!

Please note that certain PGCMLS libraries have Summer Meal programs, where children up to the age of 18 can get a free lunch! (Beltsville, Oxon Hill, Spauldings and Surrats-Clinton.)

SATURDAY

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.
When: 10am-12pm
Where: Art Works Now, 4800 Rhode Island Ave, Hyattsville
Cost: $5

Spanish-English Ready 2 Read Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Stories, fingerplay and songs will be presented in Spanish and English.

When: 11-11:30am

Where: Hyattsville Library

Cost: Free!

Sing-along Movie Night: Coco

Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Join us as we eat popcorn and sing along!

When: 2-4pm

Where: Bowie Library, 15210 Annapolis Rd, Bowie

Cost: Free!

MAC: Manga and Anime Club

Watch your favorite Anime, talk about and preview new Manga. Create art, comics and costumes. Join fellow Anime and Manga fans.

When: 3-4pm

Where: Hyattsville Library, Hyattsville

Cost: Free!

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SUNDAY

Lake Artemesia
Get outside and go for a stroll or a bike ride or a slow but enjoyable crawl along lovely Lake Artemesia! Last time we went, spotted some turtles, frogs, ducks & birds of all stripes, beautiful lilipads & more!
When: Sunrise to sunset
Where: Berwyn Rd & 55th Ave, Berwyn Heights

Cost: Free!

Arts Drop-in at MilkBoy ArtHouse – Watercolor Painting
College Park Arts Exchange does their Arts Drop-In at MilkBoy ArtHouse! Seating and capacity is limited. Project supplies are provided at no cost. While not required to buy anything, you may find it hard to do the project without being by a table, so make a morning out of it, purchase brunch and do your artwork with the support of the table.
When: 11am-1pm
Where: MilkBoy ArtHouse, 7416 Baltimore Ave, College Park
Cost: Free!

Teen Zone: Writers’ Group (Ages13-18)

Practice writing skills in a safe, judgment-free space.

When: 2-3pm

Where: Laurel Library, 507 7th Street, Laurel

Cost: Free!

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