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2/13/19 - By Christine Mooney

Midwinter activities abound this weekend. DC continues to its celebrations of the Chinese New Year. Family Science Days are back, and there's still time to enjoy maple sugaring and ice skating.

For families looking for something beautiful to do this weekend, the National Ballet of China is performing. Looking for a different kind of show? The Big Apple Circus is in town through most of March. And let's not forget all the great theater productions going on now as well.

Indoors or out, there's plenty to do on this chilly February weekend - enjoy!

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Weekend

AAAS Annual Family Science Days

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) hosts a free, interactive experience, featuring hands-on activities and demonstrations for children K-12. Youth will meet scientists as they learn about various areas of the field. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring Walk

In honor of Maple Sugaring Month, Brookside Nature Center shows families how sap is collected from trees and made into maple syrup. READ MORE

Big Apple Circus

The Big Apple Circus comes to the DC area at The National Harbor. Action-filled performances excite and amaze families as they watch a variety of acts, including the flying trapeze, acro, and much more.  READ MORE

National Ballet of China: Raise the Red Lantern

The award winning ballet company returns to DC for Lunar New Year festivities. READ MORE

Soul Child: A Black History Month Musical Celebration

This production celebrates Black History Month through music, dance, and more, and features local talent from Oh! Ballet Arts Academy, Colours, and Bowie State University. READ MORE

Huckleberry Finn's Big River

Adventure Theatre MTC presents the timeless Twain tale of Huckleberry Finn. This story is recreated to be family friendly for people of all ages. READ MORE

Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment

Watch Disney favorites come to life on the ice. READ MORE
Saturday Morning at The National - the National Theatre’s free Saturday morning interactive performance program for kids. Photo courtesy of the National Theatre
Saturday Morning at The National - the National Theatre’s free Saturday morning interactive performance program for kids. Photo courtesy of the National Theatre

Saturday, February 16

Rockville's Lunar New Year Celebration

The City of Rockville celebrates Lunar New Year with performances, interactive displays, kids’ crafts, and to-go snack boxes (while supplies last). READ MORE

Saturday Mornings with The Great Zucchini

Parents and children ages 2-7 can enjoy a 'magical' Saturday morning with the Great Zucchini! READ MORE

Saturday Morning Live! at the National

Saturday Morning Live! returns to the National Theatre. Enjoy wow-inspiring children’s entertainment of all sorts, including interactive performances, puppets, dance, and music, all designed to light up imaginations and celebrate a world of wonder.  READ MORE

Saturday Song Circle

Explore the world of music through song and instrument as children and parents sing songs themed around popular children's books.  READ MORE

Sunday, February 17

Lunar New Year Celebration

Celebrate Asian culture through music, dance, art, exercise, appetizers, and more at the Annual Lunar New Year Celebration at Potomac Community Center. READ MORE

Sunday Funday

Berwyn's The Garage Smokehouse and Bar hosts its first Sunday Funday for the kids, including a showing of Pixar's Cars.  The resataurant will serve a special kids menu and free popcorn during the movie.  READ MORE

WondeRoom Create Date

Children and grown-ups work together during hands-on activities that challenge and inspire creativity. Each week focuses on a different theme that assists parents and children to collaboratively engage in problem-solving adventures. READ MORE

Monday

Curling & Cocktails

Learn the traditional Canadian game of curling at this free event. READ MORE

Play, Work, Build at the National Building Museum

Play, Work, Build is an interactive area where children and adults can put their hands to work using a variety of construction toys and tools. READ MORE

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