Welcome to another virtual edition of This Weekend in the River Valley — and beyond! We try to bring you some of the more fun and interesting opportunities for things you can do without leaving home. Take a look at these online happenings. You’re sure to find something you and your family will love!

Sketch with Jeff

How fun is this!!! Guggenheim teaching artist Jeff Hopkins will share stories about the museum’s iconic Frank Lloyd Wright building on Wednesdays and Saturdays through April. Each segment will feature Jeff sketching stories followed by a prompt to create drawings of your own at home. Children are encouraged to share their sketches on Instagram and Twitter @Guggenheim using the hashtag #sketchwithJeff. Come join the fun this Saturday starting at 3:00 pm.


The Smithsonian Museum Virtual Tour

The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex. Most of their museums are in the Washington, DC, area with two in New York City. Maybe you’ve always wanted to visit, but just couldn’t afford the time or money to make the trip. Well, now you can visit the Smithsonian from the comfort of your living room by taking a virtual tour!


National Aquarium in Baltimore

With more than 2,200,000 gallons of water and over 17,000 animals, The National Aquarium is an incredible place to visit! Choose from the Atlantic Coral Reef, Shark Alley, Dolphins, Jelly Fish and more!


Interactive Archaeological Digs

Ever wondered what it would be like to take part in an archaeological dig? Interactive digs let’s you follow an excavation project as it happens. You get to an excavation unfold in real time. Archaeologists post regular updates from the field, answer questions, and describe life on a dig.


10 Fun & Easy Backyard Kid Activities

But don’t spend all of your time indoors! When you and the kiddos start suffering from cabin fever, remember there are a lot of fun things you can do in your own backyard. This article has some great ideas including toy excavation site, create an interactive waterworks display, conduct a science experiment, blow bubbles and more!!