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Photo by Kristin Brown on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This weekend looks likes it’s going to be a beautiful one, so if you’re planning to do some art projects with the kids, we recommend doing them outside! The American Visionary Art Museum<\/a> provides how-to videos and coloring pages to create and design with items from around your home. Crafts include crazy-colored crayon critters, a trash wall and more.<\/p>\n

For more family fun, check out these virtual activities to do at home this weekend.<\/p>\n

Friday, May 29<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Secret Ninja Rendezvous<\/strong><\/p>\n

Break out your karate moves and get ready to learn the secret skill of the Ninja with the\u00a0International Spy Museum<\/a>\u2019s Kid-Spy Workshop \u201cNinja at Noon.\u201d Follow along with the Spy Museum\u2019s \u201cresident ninja\u201d Viran Ranasinghe as he teaches stealth, endurance, coordination and strategy in order to perfect the mysterious ways of the Ninja. Do you have what it takes to master the ancient art of Ninjutsu? The event is free but registration is required<\/a>. Noon to 1 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Youth + Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n

One Mind is hosting a\u00a0Stronger Than You Think<\/a>, a one of a kind live stream focused on youth and mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. With more than 60 celebrities and athletes making appearances, the live stream will include discussions with brain experts and teens.\u00a0 The event, hosted by gymnast Laurie Hernandez, Kelly Osborne, Jordin Sparks and Jeannie Mai, will stream live on Facebook, Twitch and Instagram. 2-7 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 30<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Cobweb Canvas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Art, bugs and theater, oh my! Join\u00a0Robinson\u2019s Nature Center<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Port Discovery Children\u2019s Museum<\/a> for a virtual performance of \u201cCobweb Canvas,\u201d an event combining visual arts with a dramatic theater performance. The play follows a spider named Rowan on his journey to become an artist. Kids can use their own craft materials to help him design a cobweb masterpiece. The performance is free, but registration is required<\/a>. 10-11 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Family Jam Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

This week’s Online Family Jam Session from Strathmore Arts<\/a> features percussionist Dante\u2019 Pope, who will be exploring bucket drumming. Break out the pots and pans and get ready to drum to some groovy beats as Dante plays percussion instruments from around the world. Participants jam with items from around the home. The event\u00a0live-streams on Facebook<\/a> and is free to watch. 10:15-11 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

DIY Plant Press<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preserve the beautiful flowers you find on your neighborhood walks by creating your own plant press. Join The Natural History Museum<\/a>\u2019s Erika Gardner as she teaches the importance of preserving plants, how to press your own plants, and most importantly,\u00a0 how to create your own plant press with materials at home. This event is free, but registration is recommended<\/a>.\u00a011-11:30 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 31<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sunday Morning Story Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"DidiJoin the Gaithersburg Book Festival and children\u2019s author Tom Angleberger for a\u00a0free live reading<\/a>\u00a0of his book \u201cDidi Dodo Future Spy: Double-O Dodo #3.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>Follow super spy Didi Dodo as she tries to solve the mystery of who stole a cookie chef\u2019s secret fudge recipe for a cookie-baking contest. The event streams on Facebook Live. 11 a.m. to noon<\/em><\/p>\n

An Evening of Musical Doodling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gather the family for the Kennedy Center’s first online broadcast of \u201cThe Yo-Yo Ma Show,\u201d\u00a0<\/em> featuring legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma and children’s artist Mo Willems. Children of all ages are encouraged to let their creativity flow while learning how different art mediums can interact. The free event streams on the\u00a0Kennedy Center\u2019s<\/a> website. 5-6 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

A version of this story appears on o<\/em>ur sister website, Baltimore’s Child<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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