Must Do Events for Kids in Maryland this Weekend

February 6-8

Friday, February 6

Valentine Crafternoon – FREE
A fun-filled afternoon of Valentine crafts and card-making. 3:00pm. Lexington Park Library, Lexington Park.

Little Fingers of Love
Bring your toddlers in to create a Valentines Day gift crafted by your little ones little fingers! Getting messy with finger paint is part of the fun! Henson Recreation Center. Indian Head. $5. Ages 3-6.

Saturday, February 7

Puppet Show
Themed puppet shows and live animals. Registration required. 10:00am. $2 resident $3 non-resident. 10am. Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro. Ages 2-10.

French-English Story Time – FREE
Come share a half hour of stories, songs and rhymes in French and English. 11:00 am. Oxon Hill Library, Oxon Hill. Ages 3-5

Home Depot Kids Workshop – FREE
Learn How to Build a Heart Box Come learn how to build a heart box in time for Valentine’s Day. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. Registration Required. 9:00 am. All Local Home Depot locations. Ages 4-9.

Play & Learn with Elite
Encourage development through play and learning with our gymnastics equipment and activities. From sensory stimulation, fun exercise, and storytelling “Play & Learn” will keep your little one active. Each session will end with a snack. 12:00 pm. $5. Elite Gymnastics, Waldorf, MD. Ages 5 and under.

Barnes and Noble Story Time – FREE
Join Barnes an Noble for story-time and activities featuring Ready Rabbit Gets Ready! Ready Rabbit, it’s time to get ready! Join us for a fun reading of Ready Rabbit Gets Ready! and see if he is able to get ready for school in time. 11:00 am. Local Barnes and Nobles Bookstores. All Ages.

Meet Rosa Parks – FREE
Come relive the Civil Rights movement through the eyes and words of Rose Parks. Performed by Janice Curtis Greene, Master Storyteller & Historical Interpreter. 10:30 am. Lexington Park Library, Lexington Park. All Ages.

Sunday, February 7

Black History Festival: Expressions of a People –FREE
A free Black History celebration featuring musical performances, children’s activities, workshops, and entertainment for the entire family. Children will enjoy mask-making, face painting and a caricaturist. 1:00 pm. Harmony Hall Regional Center, Fort Washington. All Ages

Tots Skate
Tots-only ice skating.  All tots and parents MUST wear skates. Regular admission and skate rental fees apply. Request area if you don’t see it up yet. 1:45 pm. $7 for admission, $3 for skates. Capital Clubhouse, Waldorf, MD. Ages 5 and under.