By Child's Play
Sunday, December 10, 2006

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.

SUGAR & SPICE ORNAMENTS-- Saturday at 1 p.m. Create unique holiday ornaments out of herbs and spices. Anne Arundel County Trails, 51 W. Earleigh Heights Rd., Severna Park. Free. For reservations, call 410-222-6244.

HANSEL AND GRETEL TEA PARTY-- Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. Listen to the story of Hansel and Gretel while enjoying tea and dessert at the museum, which is decorated like a gingerbread house. Darnall's Chance House Museum, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro. $15. 301-952-8010.

HOT-AIR BALLOONS OF HANDMADE PAPER-- Through Dec. 30. Ten hot-air and three fire balloons are included in the exhibit of artist-made balloons. College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Dr., College Park. $4, seniors $3, students and children $2. 301-864-6029.

THE POLAR EXPRESS: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE-- Through Dec. 31. A screening of the film based on Chris Van Allsburg's children's book about a train ride to the North Pole. National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. $8.50-$10. 202-633-1000.