Feb. 2
FACE PAINTING: Free face painting at Asheville’s Fun Depot, noon-5 p.m. No purchase necessary, tips appreciated. Call before arriving to verify event, 277-2386. Visit www.ashevillesfundepot.com. GRADY’S GROUNDHOG DAY: Will Chimney Rock Park’s Grady the Groundhog give the same prediction as Punxsutawney Phil? Or will he give his own prediction about winter’s claim on the weather? Weather permitting, the park offers an educational program on groundhogs and other woodland critters while waiting eagerly to see Grady’s shadow in the Meadows. Guided family hikes on the Great Woodland Adventure trail will follow the program at noon and 12:30 p.m. Kid’s Groundhog Day crafts will be offered from noon-1 p.m. One free youth ages 5-15 with each paid adult ($12); free for under 5. Call 625-9611 or visit www.chimneyrockpark.com. REUTER FAMILY YMCA SWIM LESSONS: Fourweek session of Saturday lessons for parent-child through youth, Feb. 2-23. Register by Jan. 27. Starts at $25. Call 651-9622 or visit www.ymcawnc.org. SATURDAYS AT ACT: Bright Star Touring Theatre brings “Bella Under the Bigtop” and “Harriet Tubman” to Asheville Community Theatre. “Bella” is an all-ages show about a traveling circus that’s hired a new monkey who has a penchant for bullying. Performance at 10 a.m. “Harriet Tubman” celebrates the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad. Performance at 11:30 a.m. Both at 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville. $5 tickets at the door. Visit www.ashevilletheatre.org. SPACED-OUT SATURDAY: Astronomy for the whole family at the Colburn Earth Science Museum. Fly around the universe in a digital spaceship. This month’s theme is “Heliophysics: The Sun” with lessons on star formation and black holes. Free with admission or membership. At 1 and 3 p.m. at Pack Place, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. Visit www.colburnmuseum.org or call 254-7162.
Feb. 3
WINDOWS ON WALDORF: Open House at 2 p.m. at Azalea Mountain School. Experience Waldorf Education firsthand. Adults can attend a selection of mini-classes led by the school’s teachers while children enjoy craft projects. Refreshments and Q&A will follow. The school offers a pre-K to sixth-grade program based on Waldorf curriculum, at 587 Haywood Road, Asheville. Call 575-2557 or visit www.azaleamountain.org.
Feb. 4
TRY BALLET: Ballet Conservatory offers free dance trial class. At 3:15 p.m. for ages 8-9 ballet. At 5 Points Studios, 6 E. Chestnut St., corner of Broadway, Asheville. RSVP at 255-5777. Visit www.BalletConservatoryofAsheville.com. HENDERSONVILLE YMCA SWIM LESSONS: Fourweek session of Monday/Wednesday lessons for preschool through youth, Feb. 4-27. Register by Jan. 31. Starts at $30. Call 692-5774 or visit www.ymcawnc.org. REUTER FAMILY YMCA SWIM LESSONS: Fourweek session of Monday/Wednesday lessons for parent-child through youth, Feb. 4-27. Register by Jan. 31. Starts at $45. Call 651-9622 or visit
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