Hagley Family Christmas Jan. 1
It’s closing night at Hagley’s Workers Hill, where visitors have one more chance to make Victorian decorations, admire the sparkling tree and taste-test holiday cookies. 658-2400, hagley.org
Choo Choo Family Workshop Jan. 5
Conductors young and old can explore the Brandywine River Museum Railroad. While you’re there, try your hand at fun train art. Brandywine River Museum, U.S. 1, Chadds Ford, Pa., (610) 388-2700, brandywinemuseum.org
A Musical Storybook Jan. 12-13.
Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” and Ridout’s “Ferdinand the Bull” take center stage with a blend of instruments and lively storytelling that reminds us that musical notes and words on the page are not that different after all. Music School of Delaware, 4101 Washington St., Wilmington, 762-1132, wilmingtonmusic.org
Henry and Ramona Jan. 12-13
The Children’s Theatre of Dover presents beloved author Beverly Cleary’s cherished book about the adventures of paperboy Harry Higgins and his neighborhood clashes with Ramona the Pest and her sister Beezus. Schwartz Center for the Arts, 226 S. State St., Dover, 678-5152, schwartzcenter.com
Pinocchio Jan. 19-20, Jan 26-27
Our noses would grow very, very long if we told you we didn’t absolutely adore this children’s classic. Delaware Children’s Theatre, 1014 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, 655-1014, dechildrenstheatre.org
Kim & Reggie Harris Jan. 21
Get your folk on at Longwood’s orKID Day. The vibrant Harris duo brings storytelling to life with a musical background that calls on classical, jazz, pop and good old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll. Longwood Gardens, U.S. 1, Kennett Square, Pa., (610) 388-1000, longwoodgardens.org
MLK Holiday Day Camp Jan. 21
Learn about biodiversity through activities, stories, and crafts at the Brandywine Zoo. You’ll leave a better animal ambassador. 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, 571-7747, brandywinezoo.org
Family Field Trip and Free Flick Jan. 26
The zoo is celebrating families, animal style. The day kicks off with a tour around the zoo that highlights animal family behaviors, and ends with a showing of some kooky monkeys in “Chimpanzee.” Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, 571-7747, brandywinezoo.org
