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Kids' activities coming up in the area Aug. 7-13
Date published: 8/7/2008

TODAY

Kinderdance, Stafford Gymnastics Center, 500 Nelms Circle, Fredericksburg. Developmental dance and movement fitness program for ages 3-5. Includes ballet, tap, acrobatics and creative dance. Runs Thursdays through Aug. 28, 11:30 a.m-12:15 p.m.; $55/Stafford residents, $65/non-residents; registration required. 540/658-5115.

Summer Discovery Workshops, Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg; George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg. Ages 4-10 learn about archaeology, the Civil War, American Indians, gardening, nature and 18th-century play and work. 9:30 a.m. on selected days in August; $6/ages 6-10, $5/ages 4-5. 540/370-0732, ext. 24, kenmore.org.

Art and Tumbling, Paragon Training Center, 1410 Central Park Blvd., Fredericksburg. Ages 2-5 can have an art class followed by tumbling. Also runs Aug 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Sept. 3-4, 10-11, 18-19, 24-25; $16/class. 540/846-8920; dmunroscreativeside .com.

"Itty Bitty Belmont," 224 Washington St., Falmouth. This new scavenger hunt is fun for children and parents. Free on the grounds. Sheets available at the Museum Shop. 540/654-1015; GariMelchers.org.

Beach Wop '08, Mercedes/Volvo Park, 3400 Fall Hill Ave., Fredericksburg. Every Thursday through August. Tonight features "The Band of Oz." 5-9 p.m.; adults/$8, under 21/$4, pre-school-age children/free. Bring blanket or chair. No outside food/beverages; no pets. 540/972-2749; emstat.net.

TOMORROW

Skate to Create, LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 917 Liberty St., Fredericksburg. With instructor Gabriel Pons for ages 10 and up. Fridays through Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m., $90. 540/905-5113, 540/371-7255.

Kid's Chinese Brush Painting, LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 917 Liberty St., Fredericksburg. With instructor Hsi-Mei Yates for ages 5-15. Fridays through Aug. 29, 4-5 p.m. or 5:30- 6:30 p.m., $90. 540/657-5962, 540/220-0610.

Family Fun Night, Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio, 11 Smokehouse Drive, No. 11, Stafford. Try out the pottery wheels, make a handbuilding project. paint the project and get it fired and glazed. 6-8:30 p.m., $15/person. 540/370-4114, kidsnclay.com/stafford.

Middle School Mania, Liberty Community Church, 11775 Morgansburg Road, Bealeton. Music, games, food for middle school students grades 6-8. Second Fridays of the month, 7-9 p.m. 540/439-0500, lccbealeton.com

SATURDAY

"Let Down Your Hair, Rapunzel," Riverside Dinner Theater, Stafford. Various times Saturdays and weekdays through Aug. 16. $15. 540/370-4300; rsdinnertheater.com.

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

MONDAY


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Date published: 8/7/2008



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