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20 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • February 2018 Wed 7 Toddler Time: Happy Hearts Share the love with Maymont's furry, feathered and finned friends! When: 10 am Where: Maymont, Richmond Cost: Regular admission Register online: maymont.org Wacky Wednesdays Snacks, crafts and play time! When: Every Wednesday, 10 am - 8 pm Where: Wiggle Worms, Spotsy Towne Centre Cost: $5.50/hour per child www.wiggleworms.net Dollar Wednesday at The Cav Enjoy all of your favorite music, games and fun for only $1 admission! When: Every Wednesday, 6 - 9 pm Where: Cavalier Family Skating, 1924 Jeff Davis Hwy, Stafford Cost: $1 admission and $2 for skates. www.cavalierfamilyskating.com Fri 9 Fabulous Friday: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Meet and explore a variety of musical instruments before making your own! When: 4:30 - 5:15 pm Where: Downtown Library Sat 10 The Kids Expo Inflatables, face painting, fire safety, petting zoo, pony rides, huge sandbox and more! When: Feb 10 and 11 Where: Fredericksburg Expo Center Cost: Ticket prices vary: www.fredericksburgkidexpo.com African American Pioneers in Aviation and Space Guest speakers share their personal tales of triumph. Hands on fun too! When: 10 am - 3 pm Where: Air & Space Museum, Steven Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly Cost: Free! Parking is $15 Downtown Culpeper Carnival 2018 Music, street performers, performing artists, wagon rides, New Orleans-inspired food, face-painting and mask decorating. When: 12 - 8 pm Where: Downtown Culpeper Cost: Free! www.culpeperdowntown.com Family Day: Sailor Valentines Learn about the tradition of using shells and other found items to make special Valentine's Day gifts and make one of your own to take home. When: 12 - 3 pm Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jeff Davis Hwy, Triangle Cost: Free! www.usmcmuseum.com tue 13 Preschool Playdate: Love in Any Language Learn how to say "I love you" in a different language, and get a glimpse of some of the places Marines travel to. When: 10 - 11:30 am Where: National Museum of the Marine Corps Cost: Free! Wed 14 Tot Valentine Party Celebrate Valentine's Day with stories, crafts, songs and games! When: 10:30 am Where: Rowser Building, 1739 Jeff Davis Hwy, Stafford Cost: $10. www.staffordparks.com thu 15 Family Movie Nights Relax and enjoy these family favorites: LEGO Batman Movie and Beauty and the Beast When: 7 - 9 pm Where: Salem Church Library Cost: Free! Fri 16 The Cage Play games, create, and hang out with friends. Drop in. Grades 6-12. When: 3:30 - 5 pm Where: England Run Library Sat 17 Washington's Birthday Celebration Celebrate the first president of the United States on the most exciting weekend of the year! When: Feb 17 - 19 Where: George Washington's Mount Vernon Cost: Regular admission on Feb 17-18 FREE on Feb 19 Wintering in the Woods Where do woodland animals go when the snow falls? Find out in this fun workshop! When: 10 am Where: Meet at Rowser Building and then we will head on to Crow's Nest. Cost: $5/person or $10/family of 4. www.staffordparks.com Free Children's Day Each program includes a themed learning activity, craft, and small snack and beverage. When: 1 -3 pm Where: Weems-Botts Museum Cost: Free but please register: 703-221-2218 Daddy Daughter Dance Saddle up for music, light snacks, crafts, games, photos and fun! When: 6 - 8 pm Where: Ron Rosner YMCA Cost: $15 members and $3/additional child Sun 18 Presidents' Day Weekend Special tours all weekend long! When: Feb 18 - 20, 10 am - 4 pm Where: James Madison's Montpelier Cost: Varies. montpelier.org continued from pg 19 out & about