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Weekend Fun for DC Kids: Paw Patrol LIVE!, Creativity, History - February 2-3, 2019

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1/30/19 - By Christine Mooney

Now that February is here, is anyone else celebrating that winter is over next month? For cold weather fans, there's still plenty to do for winter family fun, including the always popular Washington Harbour Ice Rink. If you'd rather stay warm indoors, the big draw of this weekend will be Paw Patrol LIVE! at the Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax. You can also find some fun indoor play spots if that's more your speed.

For families wanting to get creative together, the two-part t-shirt quilting workshop at Anacostia Community Museum is a great way to make memories and learn a new skill. Or head to The Phillips Collection's Creativity Workshop to try your hand at various artistic endeavors.

Whatever you pick, have fun this weekend, DC families!

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Saturday, February 2, 2019

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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

CANCELED: Family T-Shirt Quilting Two-Part Workshop

Families learn basic sewing techniques as they craft their own family heirloom quilts to illustrate personal stories and life events. This two-part workshop will be led by master quilter and author, Dianne Dale. READ MORE

Storytime for Little Historians

Storytime at Alexandria's Black History museum allows children to listen to a cultural story and engage in a craft activity. The theme for February is Black History Month. READ MORE

Jane Franklin Dance: Mouse in House

Enjoy a dance performance based on the story by Elizabeth Spires. READ MORE

Family Skate Night

The entire family can have fun at this weekly community skate night. READ MORE

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Sunday Fun-Day

Children and parents participate in a fun-filled workshop themed around favorite books. Bring stories to life through drama, music, movement, and more.  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

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