Free Activities for Families this weekend!

Free Activities for Families this weekend!
Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the ArtsSaturday, May 2, 10 am-4 pm Free Family Fun featuring the stories, songs, and teas of China! Rousing dragon dance on the grounds at 12 noon! Artist Demonstrations in the arts center; Chinese Folk music in the Main Gallery; 2-4 pm Gallery Receptions for Alonzo Davis , resident sculptor and for students in the Montpelier class program exhibition. Herbs, Plants, Crafts, Gardening tips, Gourmet food, Projects for kids on the grounds of the Montpelier Mansion.

Celebrating Seat Pleasant, Berwyn Heights, and Langley Park
There are celebrations featuring plenty of fun throughout the county this weekend. Seat Pleasant Day is being celebrated at Goodwin Park (311 68th Place, Seat Pleasant)on Saturday, May 2, from 11 am-5 pm. Admission is FREE; nominal fees charged for food and rides. Berwyn Heights Day will be celebrated at Berwyn Heights Town Hall and Sports Park on Saturday, May 2, from 12 noon-5 pm; Admission is FREE; nominal charges for food and rides. And, Langley Park Day will be celebrated at Langley Park Community Center on Sunday, May 3, from 12 noon-5 pm. Admission is FREE! For information, call 301-699-CALL(2255).

Tucker Road Ice Rink has special offers this week.
Visit Tucker Road Ice Rink for a day of family fun! Skate for a discounted fee at a Super Saver Skate session (either 12-2 pm or 3-5 pm) on Friday May 1. May is National Military Appreciation Month and on Friday, May 1 (8-10 pm) and Saturday, May 2 (1-3 pm & 8-10 pm) those who show a military ID can ice skate for a discounted rate. Sunday, May 3 (1-3 pm) offers a special Family Ice Skating session; up to two children admitted FREE with a paid parent admission. Enjoy riding in a bumper car on ice on Sunday, May 3, from 1-3 pm. (Riders must be 5 years or older, and riders under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.) Sunday, May 3, from 1-3 pm features our Teacher Appreciation Super Saver Ice Skating Special; teachers ice skate for a discounted rate. We're also celebrating National Two Different Colored Shoes Day on Sunday, May 3 from 1-3 pm; wear mix-matched shoes and skate for a discounted rate. For information and fees, call 301-265-1525.

It's time for the Harlem Renaissance Festival 2009!