Child's Play

HOLIDAY CAROLING-- Today and Saturday at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. The 18th Street Singers perform today and the D.C. Boys' Choir performs Saturday in this caroling series that runs through Christmas Eve. National Gallery of Art, West Building Rotunda, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-737-4215.

KID'S DAY OUT: NOA BAUM, A CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS-- Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The Israeli performance artist tells stories that build bridges between people from American, Israeli, Arab and Jewish backgrounds. Harmony Hall Regional Center, John Addison Concert Hall, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. $5. 301-203-6070.

SESAME STREET LIVE'S ELMO MAKES MUSIC-- Opens Thursday. Through Dec. 17. Elmo and the rest of his "Sesame Street" friends make music with rubber duckies, trash can lids and other "instruments." Patriot Center, George Mason University, 4500 Patriot Cir., Fairfax. $14-$35. 202-397-7328.

STORYTIME AT THE KREEGER-- Thursday at 10:30 a.m. After listening to stories, explore the museum's collection and do a children's activity. The Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Rd. NW. Admission: $8, seniors and students $5, younger than 12 free; program $5. For reservations, call 202-338-3552.

DONNA'S DANCE COMPANY, HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IN DANCE-- Friday at 8 p.m. The theatrical dance troupe, which includes performers as young as 8 years old, showcases ballet, jazz and other specialties. Harmony Hall Regional Center, John Addison Concert Hall, 10701 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington. $20, seniors and students $15. 301-203-6070.

IT'S KARIBUKIDS TIME!-- Saturday at 11 a.m. Celebrate Kwanzaa with story time, games, prizes and more. Karibu Books, Bowie Town Center Mall, 15624 Emerald Way, Bowie. Free. 301-352-4110.

MADELINE COSTUME CHARACTER STORYTIME-- Saturday at 11 a.m. Meet and take your picture with storybook character Madeline. A Likely Story Children's Bookstore,1555 King St., Alexandria. Free. 703-836-2498.