I often think of January and Febuary as slow months with long days spent inside while the weather is cold and cruddy outside. Well, NOT THIS MONTH! Below are some affordable, fun activities you can do together as a family.
Saturday January 5th, 9am-noon- Wickiup Hill Learning Center: Bird Banding. Birds come to feeders where you can observe them (from the inside of a heated building) and then they are caught to be banded. The banding happens indoors so you can get a close up look at the birds which traditionally include goldfinches (the Iowa state bird!), woodpeckers, cardinals and other types of birds. Cost: $2.50 for an adult, $1 for a child, or $5 for a family.
Thursday January 10th, 7pm-8pm- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: Pajama Story Time. A story, art project, and a sweet treat. Cost: FREE
Saturday January 12th, 9:30am-11am- Wickiup Hill Learning Center: Recycled Art. Kids explore making artwork with recycled materials. They will create and decorate their own stuffed Plush Fish or magnetic Fridge Fish. Advanced Registration Required (call 319-892-6485 to reserve your spot). Cost: $5 per child. Ages 5-10 welcome to come.
Sunday January 13th, 9am-11:30am- Pinicon Ridge Park by the boat rental: Kids Ice Fishing Clinic. Learn how to jig with an ice fishing rod, attempt to see fish under the ice from the ice shack, and learn how a depth finder works! Cost: $2.50 per adult, $1 per child, or $5 per family.
Saturday January 26th, 3:30pm-5pm- Usher's Ferry: Winter Bonfire. Outdoor bonfire featuring a hot dog roast, toasty marshmellows, and hot cocoa. Not to mention fun games and music. Pre-registration is required (call 319-286-5731). COST: $9 for an adult and $5 for a child.
Of course you can always find a local park to go sledding at or keep active by building a snowman or snow fort if we get more snow.
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