Kids’ Weekend Guide: November 9th – 11th

Many thanks to this weekend’s sponsor: 

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!)

Gymnastics Workshop / Open Gym at PG Sports & Learning Complex
This place is really great for 1-12 year olds! HUGE. Two climbing walls. Two foam pits. Tons of equipment for curious ones to explore and blow off some steam. Very clean. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parents are required to be on the floor with the children (Maximum 3 child:1 adult). Check out my review here!
When: 4:30-5:30pm
Where: 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover
Cost: $7 per child.

College Park Dream Team
Come to this fun event Friday evening to see community youth JUMP over local police officers in a friendly game of basketball!
When: 7pm
Where: College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave, College Park
Cost: Free!

SATURDAY 

Trash to Treasure Green Craft Fair
Explore local crafters and artists who create treasures made from at least 50% recycled, organic, fair trade or sustainably-harvested materials. There will be food vendors, face-painting, a kids craft table and more!
When: 10am-4pm
Where: Watkins Nature Center, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
Cost: Free!

SantaFest 2018
Kick off the holiday season this Saturday at SantaFest! There’ll be arts activities led by Art Works Now, you’ll experience the High Energy Magic of “Speed” as he strolls around performing fun and mystifying tricks, play Santa’s Cookies Bean Bag Toss to win prizes, Holiday Music & more! Read about our time at SantaFest last year, here!
When: 11am-2pm
Where: Mall at Prince Georges, Center Court (by Macy’s)
Cost: Free! Get tickets here.

Dance for Young Movers (2-4 years old)
Your young mover is learning, growing, and expressing themselves more and more each day. Bring them out to further explore their creative imaginations and ideas through dance! Movements and sequences are designed specifically for young movers to expand and discover new ways their body can move as it is connected to skills, ideas, feelings and objects. (Instructor Kendra Marie is super friendly and has a gentle way with the kiddos!)
When: 11:15-11:45am
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, Mount Rainier
Cost: $10 drop-in

STEAM Maker Space
Join us for an afternoon of art, creativity and fun at our annual STEAM Maker Space. Build, experiment and create at engaging stations that include Light Painting Lab, Go!., Build-It Discs, 3D pens, K’NEX Amusement Park, Tasty Creations and so much more!
When: 1-3pm
Where: Prince George’s Ballroom, Pinebrook Avenue 2411, Landover
Cost: Free!