Looking for some FUN things to do in the Toledo, Ohio area this weekend? Check out our families list of to-do’s:
Saturday, February 4th:
- Theatre Class for 5-6 year olds: Ongoing throughout February; 9:00-10:00 AM
Introduction to theatre, using play and story drama to introduce character development. Students will begin to practice auditioning and basic theatrical terms.
Students ages 5-6 in the Early Stages Company students attend one-hour classes on Saturday mornings for 8 weeks. See the website for more information; including information regarding registration. Registration is required.
2. Disney Reads Day: 11:00 AM
Celebrate the Magic of Storytelling on Disney Reads Day! Comee read popular Disney stories and do fun activities to inspire kids’ imaginations. Plus, giveaways including stickers, bookmarks and mini-posters (while supplies last).
3. Winter Wonderland Walk: 2:00 PM
Discover all of the amazing things that there is to find at the Metroparks in the winter. Snowshoes provided with snowfall.
Sunday, February 5th:
4. Family Pottery: 1st-12th grade with adult: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Adult & child enjoy an exploration of hand built pottery projects. Make projects using coils, pinch, slab or extruded clay techniques. Make projects together or individually. Decorate with colored slips. 577 will finish pieces with a clear glaze. BOTH ADULT AND CHILD MUST REGISTER FOR CLASS. Register online. There are 2 different sessions offered for this class. Registration is required.
5. Family Center Activities: Sculpture!: 12-5 PM
Catch the last days of the exhibition, Libbey Doll collection, and create your own sculpture inspired by what you see. Activities at the Family Center are designed for children 10 years of age and younger accompanied by an adult. The Family Center is sponsored in part by The Andersons.
6. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: 2:00-3:30 PM
The legacy of the beloved “Mister Rogers” lives on with the hit television series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, from The Fred Rogers Company and airing daily on PBS KIDS. Now, Daniel and all of his friends are hopping aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! coming to the Stranahan Theatre in Toledo, OH on Sunday, February 5th, 2017 at 2pm and 5pm Tickets (starting at $22 plus applicable service fees) go on-sale Friday, August 19th at 10am and are available at Stanahantheatre.org, or at the box office.
Donning his iconic red sweater, Daniel invites the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore the vibrant world of their much-loved Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. This live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing, laughter and “grr-ific” surprises will warm the hearts of multiple generations. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood tells its engaging stories about the life of a preschooler using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers’ landmark social-emotional curriculum. Through imagination, creativity and music, Daniel and his friends learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life. In February 2015, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood was the #2 program across all TV networks for Kids 2-5 and with moms of young children. In addition, it continues to be one of the highest-streamed shows, averaging over 40 million streams per month. One million Daniel Tiger books have been published to date, and downloads of the apps, music and episodes continue to rank high on iTunes. The animated TV series has garnered a host of prestigious awards, and most recently was nominated for a 2015 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Preschool Animated Program. This recognition follows a string of additional honors, including a 2015 Parents’ Choice Gold Award and 2014 Prix Jeunesse International Selection as well as the 2013 Kidscreen Award for Best Animated Series in the Preschool Category, and 2013 Cynopsis: Kids! Imagination Award for Preschool Series.
CHILDREN WHO HAVE REACHED THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY MUST HAVE A TICKET! ▪ Tickets may be purchased by calling 419-381-8851 EXT 1 ▪ You may also stop in to their box office, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. They are open: 9AM-5PM MON-FRI 9AM-1PM SAT ▪ You may also purchase on line @ etix.com.
Monday, February 6th
7. Preschool Photography: 10-11:00 AM
Give your preschooler a chance to express her/his-self and explore nature through digital photography. Toddlers will learn how to use a digital camera, look for shapes, color and subject matter in nature. Parents will accompany children for this program. Equipment will be provided but please bring your own SD card if you wish to keep your images.
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