Don't miss Kentlands Day on Saturday! And Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there. Here are Germantown's best bets for families this week:
Decorate a necklace or make a picture frame (Wednesday), make a clay pot jewelry holder (Friday) or create a scrapbook page (Saturday). The necklace and scrapbook events are for ages 14 and older; the other events are for ages 3 and older.Where: , in Milestone
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, and Friday, May 6; 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 7
Price: Free for Saturday's event; cost of supplies or similar fees for other days
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Take some time to skate with your child.
Where: Cabin John Ice Rink, Rockville
When: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Friday, May 6
Price: Prices vary. Call 301-765-8620 or go to CabinJohnIce.com.
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Start your Saturday with a parade, then enjoy live entertainment, a business fair, a car show and a children's carnival
Where: In the Potomac Pizza and My Gym parking lots at Kentlands in Gaithersburg
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7
Price: Free, though there may be a fee for some activities
• THRONE OF FIRE RELEASE PARTY / LEGO GIVEAWAY
Kids ages 8 to 12 are invited to celebrate the release of the new Kane Chronicles book. There will also be a LEGO giveaway. Call 301-528-0862 to reserve your space.
Where: , in Milestone
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7
Price: Free
• TINY TOTS
This half-hour puppet show is designed for children ages 4 and younger.
Where: The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo Park
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, "Baby Bear's Birthday." Sunday, May 8, "Bunny Business."
Price: $5 per person. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call 301-634-5380 to reserve your tickets.
• BIBLIOBEBE
Preschoolers will enjoy this multilingual early childhood reading program.
Where: Nursery of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Gaithersburg
When: 10 a.m. Monday, May 9 (also meets Wednesdays, same time)
Price: Free (donations appreciated to defray cost of materials)
• STEPPING STONES STORY TIME
Interactive story time is for children ages 5 and younger.
Where: Damascus Public Library
When: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 10
Price: Free
This article was modified on May 6, 2011 to correct the entry for BiblioBebé. Monday BiblioBebé classes now meet at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church instead of the Carriage House in the Kentlands. The meeting time is 10 a.m., not 9:30 a.m. as was originally reported.
