Discovery Camp Open House

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Henry Ford Museum, Anderson theater

"Our weeklong day camps invite kids to plunge into America’s premier camp experience with hands-on and minds-on activities guaranteed to fuel their interest and fire their imaginations. Each of the seven grade-specific levels, from 2nd through 8th grade, has its own distinctive theme and unique experience."

More information

February 577 Classes

February class details here.

TMA Family Center

"The Family Center at the Toledo Museum of Art is a hands-on play space and art studio created just for families. It is located on the Lower Level of the Museum next to the Resource Center. The Family Center is open Sunday 11 a.m.-4.30 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-3p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and is always free."

Feb. 3,5,7 - Make a "Mini-Mummy"
Feb. 10,12,14 - Create a Fabric Valentine
Feb. 17,19,21 - Frame Your Memories
Feb. 24,26,28 - Found Object Art

Toledo Zoo Winter Classes

Classes offered in January and February for ages 3 to adult.
See the list at their site.

Good Morning Groundhog

Wildwood Preserve Metropark, Ward Pavilion,
9 to 11 a.m.
Come out and celebrate Groundhog Day. Metroparks spring forecaster, Wildwood Willie, will tell us what type of weather to expect. Will there be six more weeks of winter or is spring just around the corner? Take a peek at the lives of groundhogs through games, activities and a nature walk. Fee: Free
Register online

The very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favourites

February 12 - 13, 2008
10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

"The ever popular Very Hungry Caterpillar returns to the Franciscan Center, accompanied by other Eric Carle favorites, The Mixed-Up Chameleon and The Little Cloud."
Run time: 60 minutes
Recommended: Grades PreK - 2

Franciscan Center, Sylvania
Contact TheaterVision to register.

Freedom Bound

Freedom Bound
February 6-7, 2008
10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

"Freedom Bound relates the true story of the “Rescue Case of 1857,” the most famous incident in the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio. "

Run time: 60 minutes
Recommended: Grades 5 - 12
Franciscan Center, Sylvania
Contact TheaterVision to register.

BGSU Young People's Concert: Taiko!

Saturday, February 9, 2008
For centuries, Japanese drums (taiko) have been used during harvest time, festivals and more. More recently, taiko performers have created an exciting new musical experience. Hear and see this new (and loud!) tradition with Dr. Paul Yoon and the BGSU Hayabusa Taiko Ensemble. You’ll get a chance to learn Japanese matsuri dancing, a drumming pattern and maybe even a chance to hit the drum!

11 a.m. in the Moore Musical Arts Center

Admission is $1 for children, and $2 for adults, and is payable at the Box Office the morning of the concert. The Box Office will open at 10:30 a.m. for each concert.
The Young People’s Concerts are recommended for children ages 5 and up, but younger music fans are welcome to attend. For more information, please call the Moore Musical Arts Center Box Office at (419) 372-8171 or (800) 589-2224.

More info.

The Many Adventures of Snow White

Sunday, Feb. 3, 20082 and 4 p.m.
Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts

A tongue-in-cheek retelling of a classic tale that shares details left out of the famous story - everyone (almost) lives happily ever after.

General Admission.All seats $10.00

Toying with Science

Part of the Ritz Theatre (Tiffin, Oh.) Discovery Series
Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 10:00 a.m., for grades K-6
Registration information at their site.

Toledo Zoo Homeschool Program

Underwater Wonders!

September 19 and 21, October 17 and 19, November 14 and 16, December 19 and 21, January 16 and 18, February 20 and 22, March 19 and 21, April 16 and 18, May 21 and 23

Visit their site for a registration form.

Hail to the Chief

Toledo Symphony Orchestra Young People's Concert
Thursday February 28, 2008 – 9:45 and 11am
Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle
Registration details