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May 5, 2020 · 8:16 am

Five Things for Today: May 5, 2020

Mezcal drinks during pre-coronatimes in Mexico

1. How about a story time that’s out of this world — literally? Kids can enjoy Story Time from Space as astronauts read children’s books from the International Space Station.

2. Annmarie Sculpture Garden, the wonderful arts center in Calvert County, has an online hub for creative inspiration while the grounds and exhibits are closed. AMG@Home has ideas for art projects, nature activities, photo tours of the garden and galleries, virtual events, and more.

3. The Wharf’s annual Running of the Chihuahuas can’t happen at the riverfront location this year, so they’re hosting the event online. Join the virtual Cinco de Mayo celebration they present their favorite pups from Runnings past. Check out all the cute Chihuahuas and order a fiesta from one of your favorite Wharf restaurants for take out and delivery. You can also enter a giveaway for a chance to win a Pacifico prize pack. Ole!

4. How convenient that Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday.

5. Another very important read for today.

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May 3, 2020 · 8:07 am

Five Things for Today: May 3, 2020

Scene from a recent walk on the Mall

1. The annual Literary Hill BookFest is today, and it’s going virtual this year. Join the online celebration of books, authors, and everything literary on Capitol Hill from 11am – 1pm. Kids can become a global travelers at 11:30am as children’s authors take them on a series of adventures, from half a world away to right here in your own back yard! See what else is on the festival schedule here.

2. Something fun to do on a gray (or any) day: Learn to draw with Jarrett J. Krosoczka! The author and illustrator been doing daily classes for the last few weeks, so there are a lot of video lessons on YouTube already to keep kids (and adults) engaged for awhile.

3. A KFDC reader gave me a heads-up about these virtual arts and crafts classes for kids: Little Artists NYC offers both private and open classes to various age groups from toddlers to preteens in the comfort and convenience of their own home via Zoom. Sign up in advance, and they ship all the supplies you will need. A class could make for a great play date with a group of friends or a fun creative activity for just for one child!

4. Like many people, I’ve been trying a bunch of home video workouts and apps. One I like so much I actually bought a year’s subscription to is Les Mills. They have a ton of workouts, from HIIT to sports conditioning to yoga fusion to strength training to martial arts to dance fitness and many others. Even more, they also have classes especially for kids, most with kids exercising right along with the instructors in the videos. They offer a free 14-day trial to check it out, and access to all of it for a year is just $120. (PS: This is NOT a sponsored recommendation, just something I really like and thought some of you might, too.)

5. These similarities are eerie and hilarious at the same time!

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Five Things for Today: May 2, 2020

Today’s flyover will conclude above the National Mall

1. What was first rumored to take place last weekend, is definitely happening today. The US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds are performing a flyover as a salute to healthcare workers. Lasting about 20 minutes, it will begin at 11:45am above the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, then they will fly over Bethesda and Silver Spring, DC/Arlington, and Fairfax. The planes will loop around Manassas, then fly back over the National Mall just after noon. (See the DC flight route mapped out here.)

2. It’s going to be a gorgeous day, and these 30 outdoor activities for kids offer some fun ideas for enjoying it around the home front.

3. Plan for some Sunday dancing! CityDance just launched Groovin’ with CityDance, a weekly series where their instructors teach the choreography to dances from movies kids love via Zoom! Tomorrow will feature Newsies’ “Seize the Day.” Cost is $20/class (and the whole fam can join), and it begins at 11am. No previous dance experience required.

4. Owen and I just finished watching the new Netflix series Never Have I Ever, and we both really enjoyed it. Commonsense media says it for ages 14+, but I’d recommend for mature tweens and older.

5. These findings from a new study are very interesting.

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