30 Free Virtual Ways to Play in January in Laurel-Columbia

January 5, 2021

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The new year has begun and it's time to buckle down and watch those pennies! If you're looking for great free ways to keep the kids busy, safe, and having fun this month, we've got a list that'll make you (and your wallet) happy!

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1. [National] Winter Frosty Slime

Tuesday, January 5

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Join Michaels to make your Winter themed - Frosty - Slime with Elmer's, plus you will decorate your Slime container...... MORE »

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2. [National] Night Sky Geology

Tuesday, January 5

Varsity Tutors

ON ZOOM

Take a virtual space ride with the Pacific Science Center to explore some of the planets and moons in our...... MORE »

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3. [National] Frozen Fun: Ice Sculpting & Artist Q&A

Wednesday, January 6

The Franklin Institute

ON FACEBOOK

World-renowned ice sculptor Peter Slavin of Ice Sculpture Philly is a master at manipulating ice and carving cool sculptures -...... MORE »

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4. [National] Kid Made Modern Beaded Snowflake Garland

Thursday, January 7

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Looking to add some decorations to your home this Winter season? Well, this sparkly, beaded garland is just what you...... MORE »

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5. [National] The Wild Side of STEAM

Friday, January 8

Smithsonian

ON ZOOM

Get a glimpse of some un-ZOO-sual careers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Join us every month...... MORE »

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6. [National] Sculpt with David: Inventions of the Mind

Friday, January 8

Children's Museum of the Arts

ON ZOOM

If you could solve any problem in the world, what kind of invention would you create to solve that problem?...... MORE »

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7. [National] Astronomy Online: Secrets of Saturn

Friday, January 8

American Museum of Natural History

ON YOUTUBE

The NASA Cassini mission revealed that Saturn is a natural laboratory for investigating this question and even helped to demonstrate...... MORE »

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8. [National Natural History at Home:"Stripes of All Types"

Saturday, January 9

Smithsonian

ON ZOOM

The exploration of natural history doesn't have to just happen at the museum - it can happen in your home...... MORE »

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9. [National] "Princess Dinosaur" Book Launch

Saturday, January 9

Books Of Wonder

ON CROWDCAST

Celebrate the release of this amazing picture book with author Daniel Kibblesmith and illustrator Ashley Quach as they share their...... MORE »

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10. [National] "Off to See the Sea" Book Launch

Sunday, January 10

Books Of Wonder

ON CROWDCAST

Celebrate the release of this amazing picture book with author Nikki Grimes and illustrator Elizabeth Zunon as they share their...... MORE »

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11. [National] Yarn Wrapped & Painted Containers

Tuesday, January 12

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Join Michaels to decorate your own storage containers. Wrap them with yarn or paint fun patterns to personalize each one....... MORE »

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12. [National] Crafty Jammies Night: Curious George

Tuesday, January 12

South Carolina State Museum

ON ZOOM

Join the SCSM the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a very special bedtime story and craft time with some...... MORE »

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13. [National] The Scientist Is In: Meteorites

Thursday, January 14

American Museum of Natural History

ON FACEBOOK & WEBSITE

Join Steven Jaret, visiting scientist in the Museum's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, for an exciting family-friendly course on...... MORE »

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14. [National] Kid Made Modern 100 Days Brighter

Thursday, January 14

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

The brilliant student you are, just got a little brighter after 100 days of school! To celebrate this great accomplishment,...... MORE »

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15. CA Preschool Virtual Open House

Thursday, February 11

Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School

Columbia

Join members of our administrative team to learn more about our inclusive and caring community, engaging curriculum, hands-on learning, individualized...... MORE »

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16. [National] The Science of Slime

Thursday, January 14

Varsity Tutors

ON ZOOM

You may know it as slime, gunk, muck, or sludge, but to a scientist the world's slimiest substance is known...... MORE »

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17. [National] Museum Storytime: Tea Party

Friday, January 15

Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden

ON ZOOM

Join us for a virtual museum storytime brought to you from inside the Museum. We will read picture books about...... MORE »

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18. [National] Club CMA: Resiliency Murals

Friday, January 15

Children's Museum of the Arts

ON ZOOM

Brooklyn-based artist Sophia Dawson creates large-scale murals that focus on individuals who have overcome injustices. In honor of Martin Luther...... MORE »

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19. [National] Snack & Read Live: Author Apryl Stott

Wednesday, January 20

Simon & Schuster

ON FACEBOOK

Join SimonKids for a Snack & Read LIVE with Author Apryl Stott reading "Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light"!...... MORE »

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20. [National] Kids Club Online: Craft Stick Penguin

Thursday, January 21

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Join Michaels to make a fun winter penguin with craft sticks. Give him character with paint and yarn....... MORE »

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21. [National] Club CMA: Botanical Drawings

Friday, January 22

Children's Museum of the Arts

ON ZOOM

Mirland Terlonge is a first-generation Haitian-Jamaican artist who explores social and political decisions and its consequences on the body. Her...... MORE »

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22. [National] Club CMA para Familias: Hometown Maps

Saturday, January 23

Children's Museum of the Arts

ON ZOOM

Inspired by Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar's A Logo for America, create woven paper maps of your hometowns, celebrating all of...... MORE »

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23. [National] Dance into Kusama's World

Sunday, January 24

Ackland Art Museum

ON WEBSITE

Explore the world of Yayoi Kusama with a storytime, polka-dot crafts, and a closer look at her works on display...... MORE »

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24. [National] Kids Club Online: Diamond Painted Valentines

Tuesday, January 26

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Diamond Painting for Kids! Join Meredith as she shows you how to create Valentine's Day Cards using the Big Gem...... MORE »

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25. [National] Snack & Read Live: Author Rosemary Wells

Wednesday, January 27

Simon & Schuster

ON FACEBOOK

Join SimonKids for a Snack & Read LIVE with Author Rosemary Wells reading "Max & Ruby: The Baby Sitting Squad"!...... MORE »

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26. [National] Kids Club Online: Sensory Bins

Wednesday, January 27

Michaels

ON WEBSITE

Join Meredith as she scoops, sorts and explores with Sensory Bins. The Creativity for Kids Sensory Bins are pre-packed, self-contained...... MORE »

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27. [National] The Scientist Is In: Microscopic Photos

Thursday, January 28

American Museum of Natural History

ON FACEBOOK & WEBSITE

The Museum's Microscopy and Imaging Facility Manager Morgan Hill Chase spends her time helping scientists throughout the Museum study 'invisible'...... MORE »

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28. [National] Club CMA: Oil Pastels

Friday, January 29

Children's Museum of the Arts

ON ZOOM

Explore the wonderful world of oil pastels! Using flowers and elements of nature as inspiration, artists will learn about color-mixing,...... MORE »

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