KIDSTUFF >>

November 15, 2007 12:35 am

TODAY

Turkey Day, children ages 2 to 5 can make a craft, listen to a story, play games and have a snack. 10 a.m.; $8/county, $10/non-county; reservations required.; Turkey Tumble, for children ages 3 to 5, 10 a.m.-noon, $15, registration required. Both events at Stafford Gymnastics & Recreation Center, 500 Nelms Circle, Fredericksburg. 540/658-5115; staffordparks. com.

Toddler Time and Preschool Storytime, a 20-minute program of short stories, songs, music and movement activities for ages 18 months through 3 years and caregivers, 10:15 a.m.; a 45-minute program of stories, songs and a craft project for ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. 11 a.m. Features stories about koalas and other marsupials; Crafts for Kids, students in kindergarten through fifth grade will make picture frames. All events take place at Wilderness Branch Library, 6421 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove. 540/854-5310.

TOMORROW

"The Stinky Cheese Man," Massaponax High auditorium, U.S. 1. Stage Door Productions' Kids on Stage presents this musical comedy based on the popular children's book. 7:30 p.m.; also runs Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. $10 adults, $5 children. 540/ 310-4055; stagedoorproductions .org.

Yo Ho Ho Exploring We Will Go, Stafford County Parks & Recreation, Rowser Building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway. Children are captivated and educated by the journey of fictional characters Cindy and Shelly as they set sail as pirates from Virginia to the Caribbean. 7 p.m. $3/person in advance, $4/person on day of show (if available). 540/658-5115 or staffordparks .com.

SATURDAY

Children's Art Experience, Fredericksburg Area Museum, 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Lindsay Victoria will help children ages 6-12 explore the art of John Elder. 10-11 a.m., also runs Dec. 15. $5 fee for materials. Call 540/371-3037 for reservations.

Princess, Pirate & Pancake Tea, Salem Fields Community Church, 11120 Gordon Road, Spotsylvania. Make and take princess and pirate crafts, tea etiquette and proper table manners lesson, princess/pirate book, games and prizes. See a real live fairy princess and a salty pirate. 9 a.m.-noon; $10, 3/$25, 5/$45, 4 and under free. Funds raised benefit Hospice support care. 540/846-5490, 540/786-2499.

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Riverside Dinner Theater, Falmouth. Runs various times Saturdays and weekdays through Nov. 24. $15. 540/370-4300, rsdinnertheater .com.

Science Saturday: Energy Day, Science Museum, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond. Hands-on activities, demos, interactive exhibits and more. Included with price of admission, $9/children, $10/adults. 804/864-1400; smv.org.

MONDAY Game Day, Wilderness Branch Library, 6421 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove. Students in grades 6-12 can play board games and Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero. 3:45-5:30 p.m., pizza and soda provided. Free. 540/854-5310.

Home School Mondays: Ballooning, Virginia Aviation Museum, 5701 Huntsman Road, Richmond International Airport. Workshop designed specifically for home-schooled children. 9:30-11 a.m. Tickets to the museum are $6/adult, $5/child. Additional $1/child for workshop. 804/236-3622; vamsmv.org.

UPCOMING

Black Friday Youth Sports Days, Regency Park Sports, 6301 Campus Drive, Spotsylvania. While you shop, students K-12 can have a fun day of organized activities in the gym, pool and game room. Guitar Hero tournament. Nov. 23, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., $5 each. Reservations required; limited space. 540/786-8688; regencyparksports.com.

Crafty Christmas, Stafford Gymnastics & Recreation Center, 500 Nelms Circle, Fredericksburg. Children ages 3-5 will make decorations, ornaments, wrapping paper and more! Nov. 29, 10-10:45 a.m.; also runs Dec. 6 and 13. $22 county/$24 non-county. Pre-registration required. 540/658-5115; staffordparks.com.

Sesame Street Live "When Elmo Grows Up," George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets now on sale. Introducing Abby Cadabby, the newest Muppet as she joins Elmo, Zoe, Rosita and all her furry friends. Shows run Dec. 13-16, $15-$35. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets, 703/573-7328, or ticket master.com.

ONGOING

"Mummies: Secrets of the Pharoahs," Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond. IMAX Dome film enables children to journey to the royal tombs of Egypt. Runs through Jan. 18. 804/864-1400.