Schedule for Kids Euro Festival 2009

The festival, featuring free performances, film screenings and events by artists from across Europe, runs through Nov. 9. For more information, call 202-944-6558 or visit http://www.kidseurofestival.org.

Friday

"DESMOND & THE SWAMP BARBARIAN TRAP" Friday at 4 p.m. An animated Swedish film about a monster that lives in the swamp behind Mrs. Crocodile's house. AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. Best for age 6 and older. Reservations required.

NIKOS XANTHOULIS Friday at 6 p.m. Xanthoulis explores the history of ancient Greek music through original manuscripts, pottery and traditional instruments. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Best for age 7 and older.

Saturday

NIKOS XANTHOULIS Saturday at 11 a.m. See Friday listing. National Children's Museum Launch Zone, 112 Waterfront St., National Harbor. Best for age 7 and older.

SNUFKIN AND MOOMIN Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Meet Tove Jansson's characters from the popular Finnish comic strip and children's book series. Embassy of Finland, 3301 Massachusetts Ave. NW. For all ages.

"WHO WILL COMFORT TOFFLE? A TALE OF MOOMIN VALLEY" Saturday and Sunday at 12:15 p.m. A workshop with storytelling and crafts. Embassy of Finland, 3301 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Best for age 4 and older.

"RAGGIE IS COMING TO AMERICA" Saturday at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. A reading workshop and project related to the story and Estonia. National Children's Museum Launch Zone, 112 Waterfront St., National Harbor. Best for age 4 and older.

"SERGEANT PEPPER" Saturday at 2 p.m. A German film about a dog who was named after the Beatles album and inherits his master's fortune. Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh St. NW. Best for ages 4 to 12. Reservations required.

"A TALE OF TWO MOZZIES" Saturday at 2:45 p.m. In an animated film from Denmark, two mosquitoes must team up to help black ants. Embassy of Finland, 3301 Massachusetts Ave. NW. For all ages.

"SUMMER WITH THE GHOSTS" Saturday at 4 p.m. In this film from Austria, a girl begins to believe in ghosts after exploring a castle. Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh St. NW. For all ages. Reservations required.

"OLD MAN'S DAUGHTER AND OLD WOMAN'S DAUGHTER" Saturday at 6 p.m. Romanian puppeteer Dan Hândoreanu tells the story of two adventurous little girls. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW. Best for age 3 and older.