Weekend Family Fun: Jan. 16-19

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Thursday

Snowflake 3D Printing Demo

Kids can make a snowflake to decorate using the library’s new 3D printer. Harford County Public Library, Jarrettsvile Branch, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. hcplonline.org

Rising Seas and Boozy Teas

Have questions about climate change? Ask Dr. Bert Drake of the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Dinner and drinks are provided. Irvine Nature Center, 6:30-9 p.m. $60. explorenature.com

Weekend Family Fun: Jan. 16-19

Friday

Drop-Off Movie Night

Enjoy Baltimore Restaurant Week while Salem Lutheran Church takes care of the kids. A ticket includes a movie, dinner and craft to keep your tot entertained. Registration required. Riverside Third Space, 5:30-9 p.m. $20. salemsouthbaltimore.com

Craft Your Own Cocktail

Bartend like the pros at Sagamore Spirit. After a tour of the distillery, learn how to make two drinks — Sagamore Sour and Winter Raspberry Smash — that’ll wow your next dinner guests. Sagamore Spirit, 7-8:30 p.m. $25. sagamorespirit.com

Nineties Night Party

Dust off your best acid wash jeans and relive the ’90s with themed pottery projects, a decade-inspired playlist and costumes. The Pottery Stop, 7-9:30 p.m. $7 for admission, pottery projects start at $20. thepotterystop.com

Saturday

Winter Birding

Join expert birder John Canoles as he tracks and observes the tough birds that thrive in cold weather. Hot drinks served afterward in the nature center. Ages 12 and older. BYO binoculars. Willow Grove Nature Center, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. $4. cromwellvalleypark.org 

Peabody at the Walters: Performance Academy for Strings

Students of the Performance Academy for Strings show off their skills in this string orchestra concert, featuring guest conductor Edward Polochick. The Walters Art Museum, 2-3 p.m. Free. thewalters.org

Sunday

Snowman Craft

Come out of the cold to make something cute — a snowman. This craft station is available during library hours this week, making for a great boredom buster. Harford County Public Library, Aberdeen Branch, through Jan. 24. Free. hcplonline.org

Trajectory Dance Project: In Concert

Watch as the Baltimore-based dance ensemble performs old and new pieces, accompanied by guest artists from nearby high school dance companies. Baltimore Museum of Art, 7-8:30 p.m. artbma.org

And one more for Monday …

Weekend Family Fun: Jan. 16-19

MLK Dare to Dream Day

While enjoying your day off, don’t forget to celebrate the legacy of the man responsible: Martin Luther
King, Jr. Enjoy some birthday cake as you participate in an artistic homage to the civil rights visionary. You can drop into a printmaking workshop, attend a poetry slam, sign up for the open mic and or attend a talk by exhibiting artist Kyle Yearwood. It’s the perfect way to pay respect to this icon of equality and reflect on his teachings.  American Visionary Arts Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. avam.org

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