Kids’ Weekend Guide: March 2nd-4th

Just like an above-water viewfinder or historical trench optical instrument, you and your child can construct a periscope to expand your view. Once the periscope is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. Register here. While supplies last. (So get there early as they DO run out…)
When: 9am-12pm
Where: Home Depot, both Hyattsville & College Park locations
Cost: Free!

6th Annual CPCL Book Festival
Catch some Dr. Seuss readings and fun activities, including popsicle stick puppets, face painting, balloon creations, etc. Donate used children’s books to the College Park Community Library.
When: 11am-2pm
Where: College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave, College Park
Cost: Free!

Leap, Jump & Jam
A creative movement class for new dancers ages 3-5. Dancers will be introduced to the fundamentals of dance through fun movement games and exercises. *Use code ROUTE1MOVESITMINI to try this class for FREE!
When: 11:15am-12pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $10

Dinosaur Park
Meet paleontologists, learn about Maryland prehistory, and search an active fossil site for 115 million-year-old remains of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals! We took the kids here and they loved it! Now – it’s pretty bare bones (pun intended); no amenities – basically an open archaeological site behind some warehouses. But if your kids have adventurous minds and love discovering prehistoric things – then it’s worth a visit. Found some really old bark that apparently was from a tree that was around during the time of the dinosaurs. What?! Said bark now rests lovingly next to kid’s toothbrush….Tip: While you’re in the area, why not also check out the Kids Room at the newly renovated Laurel Public Library. My post about it, here. It’s really a gem, y’all!
When: 12-4p.m.
Where: Dinosaur Park, 13100 Mid-Atlantic Blvd., Laurel
Cost: Free!

Move & Groove
Move & Groove is a jazz and hip hop movement class for dancers ages 6 – 9. Dancers will be introduced to the basis of hip hop and jazz through fun and challenging exercises. *Use code ROUTE1MOVESITMINI to try this class for FREE!
When: 12-12:45pm
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $10

Afternoon Aviators
Every month we will explore a different aviation themed topic through STEM-based, hands on activities. Fun for children ages 6 & up.
When: 2pm
Where: College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park
Cost: $5/person includes museum admission and supplies

Community Art Drop-In

Enjoy free hands-on workshops. All materials are provided and reservations are not required. In addition, enjoy art gallery and Greenbelt Museum exhibits at your leisure. Duct tape crafts for all ages with Artist in Residence Gina Denn, including beautiful mixed media zipper pouches. After the workshop, stay for a performance of the Greenbelt Youth Musical, Time Will Tell, at 3:00pm. 

When: 1-3pm 

Where: Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt 

Cost: Free!

St. Jerome’s 9th Annual Irish Celebration