Santa Claus is coming to town! Visit with Santa, drink hot cocoa, decorate cookies by the fireplace, color a winter picture and more! Photo opportunities available. Please bring your own camera. Tickets are non-refundable. Cost: $10 children/$5 adults

Calling all DIYers! Get hands-on with parallel projects for adults and children led in separate rooms. Bring the kids, bring your friends, or bring yourself for this creative night out. Supplies not included but are available for purchase at the event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket required for all participants. Cash only concessions available for purchase, including wine. (Must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol.)

Young booklovers enter the tasty world of a food-themed book using all five senses. Enjoy story time then make-your-own snacks and crafts that bring the book to life. All supplies included. Target audience is age 2 – 5 but 6 – 8 years old will enjoy it, too. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost:$5 per child.

Let loose with board games and more at Casey’s open play community game nights. Families can play together, challenge new opponents, or explore giant games. Recommended for ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket required for all participants. Cash only concessions available for purchase. Last entry at 8:30 p.m.

Every month we explore different cultures through their crafts. In January we'll learn about Hispanic/Latin music and art by making maracas, sundials, molas, and skeletons for Day of the Dead. February we'll make Asian crafts such as koi kites, lanterns, and kimono kites. March will be about Europe where we'll study stained glass, Delft hearts, and paper cut designs. go to www.gaithersburgmd.gov to learn more.

Keep young minds(ages 9 - 12) engaged through hands-on STEM activities created to immerse learners in the engineering design process in their everyday lives. Taught by a certified STEM educator, participants will use communication, cooperation, collaboration and creativity (the 4 C's) to build structures from popsicle sticks that can hold weight, piece together clothing using newspaper, and build electric fans, etc.

Did you know Bayside Sports Academy offers Day Camps when Pinellas County schools are closed? You'll have a blast in our 28,000 sq. ft., air-conditioned facility equipped with trampolines, foam pits, bars, rings, balance beams, tumble tracks and more! Full and Half Day Camps are available for children ages 5*-13. Full Day Camp($50/day) runs from 9am - 4pm; Half Day Camp($40/day) run from 9am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 4pm.

Did you know Bayside Sports Academy offers Day Camps when Pinellas County schools are closed? You'll have a blast in our 28,000 sq. ft., air-conditioned facility with trampolines, foam pits, bars, rings, balance beams, tumble tracks and more! Full and Half Day Camps are available for children ages 5*-13. Full Day Camp($50) runs from 9am - 4pm; Half Day Camp($40) runs from 9am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 4pm.

Whether you're taking a Stay-Cation or in from Out-Of-Town, we've got you covered! Bring the kids in to play: Monday, October 8th 10am-12pm, 1-5pm Tuesday, October 9th 10am-12pm, 1-3pm OR 4pm-6pm Wednesday, October 10th 10am-12pm, 1-3pm OR 4pm-6pm Thursday, October 11th 10am-12pm, 1-3pm OR 4pm-6pm Friday, October 12th 10am-12pm, 1-3pm OR 4pm-6pm Admission is $10+tax per child. Parents are FREE! Remember admission is to every Open Play that day! Socks and a signed waiver are required to play. •October 8th - October 12th •Times Vary •$10.00+tax per child

Whether you're taking a Stay-Cation or in from Out-Of-Town, we've got you covered! Bring the kids in to play: Monday, October 8th 10am-12pm, 1-5pm Tuesday, October 9th 10am-12pm, 1-3pm OR 4pm-6pm Wednesday, October 10th 10am-12pm, 1-3pm OR 4pm-6pm Thursday, October 11th 10am-12pm, 1-3pm OR 4pm-6pm Friday, October 12th 10am-12pm, 1-3pm OR 4pm-6pm Admission is $10+tax per child. Parents are FREE! Remember admission is to every Open Play that day! Socks and a signed waiver are required to play. •October 8th - October 12th •Times Vary •$10.00+tax per child