Kids Washington, D.C. - July 27, 2009

Keys to Success

Accelerando Music Lessons

Your idea of music (lovely lullabies, learning notes) isn’t quite meshing with his (using the tiny violin as a bat).

Get everyone synchronized with Accelerando Music’s Early Childhood Music class.

The brand new program, run by the cheerful and energetic Katie Ribik, helps kids and parents bond over music basics. Opt for a single class or get a group together and sign up for a five-to-ten-week session.

Just pick a time and Ribik shows up to lead singing, dancing, and instrument playing, plus activities that improve motor skills, rhythm, and internal beats.

Leaving everyone in perfect harmony.

Accelerando Music (201-294-7929 or accelerando-music.com).

HOSE
Friendship Firehouse Festival
What: Examine old fire equipment at the historic spot.
Why: You’ll be hooked and laddered.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 107 S. Alfred St., Alexandria (703-838-3891).

PLAY
Family Golf Month
What: Aspiring Tiger Woodses who go to the driving range get a free round of mini golf that same evening.
Why: They can count to fore.
When: Mon.-Fri., 5-7 p.m.
Where: East Potomac Golf Course, 972 Ohio Dr. SW (202-554-7660).

CHEER
Washington Bayhawks
What: Watch the Major League Lacrosse team play the Chicago Machine.
Why: Your kids want you to be lax.
When: Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis. Tickets online at washingtonbayhawks.com.