14 Things TRACK 4 Families Can do Jan. 5-28

Visit the Triangle TRACKS calendar for details on all of these events.

1. "The Greatest Places" IMAX® Film Opens, Jan. 6.

2. Check out "Birdapalooza" with Birdman Dave at the Museum of Life and Science, Jan. 10.

3. "Canstruction 2009 – Build Out Day" at Marbles Kids Museum, Jan. 10.

4. N.C. Museum of Art Presents Children’s Performance: Celebrating African Dance, Music, and Song, Jan. 10.

5. Participate in Hoop Shoot at Bond Park Community Center in Cary, Jan. 10, 1-4 p.m.

6. Marbles Kids Museum Year Round Camp (for track 4), Jan. 12-16.

7. Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Adults Presents "Handsel and Gretel," Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.

8. Marbles Kids Museum Can Opener, Jan. 17

9. N.C. Museum of Art Presents Family Fun Saturday: Envelope Book, Jan. 17.

10. N.C. Museum of Art Presents Family Fun Saturday: Clay-Relief Workshop, Jan. 24.

11. N.C. Symphony's Young People's Series: "Bugs Bunny on Broadway," Jan. 24.

12. Marbles Museum and IMAX Open – Teacher Work Day, Jan. 26.

13. Go to a movie! “Hotel for Dogs” opens Jan. 16, and "The Tale of Despereaux" and "Marley and Me" are currently in theaters. (Please see reader comments on "Marley and Me" at this link before you take the kids to this movie.) IMAX is currently showing a great selection of movies, and Blue Ridge Cinemas is showing "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" and "The Dark Knight."

14. Go for a hike, hit a playground or take a bicycle ride. North Carolina's mild winters enable plenty of outdoor activity this time of year! Check out Outdoor TRACKS for ideas.