Today on the Morning Show – Fri Jan 13
January 13, 2012 by Becky
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Lots of Safe & Fun Stuff to do w/ the family this weekend:
The Washington Post has a number of fun ideas!!!
Nature Centers ( a number of them in our area)
Baby turtles at the National Aquarium
Workers at the aquarium must have been on the good list because they got two new water-loving friends: Jimmy and Teddy. See loggerhead sea turtles before they leave the District in the fall.National Aquarium – Washington 1401 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Holiday Festival Of Trains
New O-scale model train layout, Thomas the Tank G-scale layout and several other displays. Weekend appearances by Civil War Santa, Railroad Santa or Frosty the Snowman through Dec. 18. At the Ellicott City Station.B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station2711 Maryland Ave., Ellicott City, MD | 410-461-1945
Ongoing exhibits:
More than 400 acres of various species of trees, flowers and plant life are on the arboretum’s grounds. Includes a display of bonsai trees, as well as the potential use of plants as fuel.U.S. National Arboretum3501 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC | 202-245-2726
Kids’ Farm
The National Zoo’s petting zoo: a bright red barn with cows, goats, donkeys, chickens and ducks.National Zoological Park – Smithsonian Institution3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Capitals…..SUN 5PM
Vs. the Carolina Hurricanes Verizon Center601 F St. NW, Washington, DC
Winter Storytelling Festival
Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, films and tours, and see stories told through dance.National Museum of the American Indian – Smithsonian InstitutionFourth Street and Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC | 202-633-1000
Trains of Christmas
The visions, sounds and snows of Christmas past and present on an O-Gauge railroad featuring Lionel, MTH and Williams trains. Also trains for kids, photos and artifacts.Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum300 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown, MD | 301-739-4665
Martin Luther King JR Birthday Events in Washington DC. You and your family can honor the Civil Rights Leader in the Nations Capital.
A real life Harriet the Spy? A 12 year old girl catches a thief.
*Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them
