Free Movie Night and Story Hour, Prowl for Owls and More

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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each week, we'll give you the info on some of the best family activities or events for the week.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

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This weekend, a free movie, story hour, Explorations Center, Valentine's Day events and the return of Owl Prowl are some best bets for familiy activities.

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

• MOVIE NIGHT: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
  Where/When: on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. 
  Why Go: Watch the recently released PG movie on a 92-inch HD projector while the family splits a yummy pizza.
  Pricing: The movie is free.

• STORY TIME WITH MISS LYNN
  Where/When: on Friday, Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m.
  Why Go: A reading of Love, Splat by Rob Scotton and other cat tales, plus a crafting activity.
  Pricing: Free                                      
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  Where/When: on Friday, Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.
  Why Go: Learn about owls that are native to Rhode Island and local to Aquidneck Island, meet the sanctuary’s own resident Barred Owl Micah, and then head out for a night hike on the sanctuary grounds to listen for the calls of the owls. For ages 8 and older.
  Pricing: $8/member; $10/non-member. To register, call 846-2577.
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  Where/When: on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
  Why Go: Enjoy an Open House at the Discovery Center and a 3 p.m. performance by award-winning storytellers, the Tandem Tellers.
  Pricing: A donation of $5 per family is suggested
• VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY
  Where/When: in Tiverton on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
  Why Go: Children ages 3 and up who are able to stay and participate without a parent will enjoy fun, games, gymnastics, crafts and goodie bags.
  Pricing: $12 for first child, $10 for each additional sibling; Pre-registration is required by calling 624-1403.
• VALENTINE'S DAY CHOCOLATE PARTY
  Where/When: on Monday, Feb. 14 from 3 to 4 p.m.
  Why Go: Children ages 6 and up get to enjoy candy and hot chocolate, plus create Valentine's Daymessages, gift bags and crafts.
  Pricing: Free; Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Call 847-8720 ext. 204.