February Vacation Ideas in and Around Bristol-Warren, Feb. 19

This week, Feb. 18 through 22, is February vacation for Bristol-Warren Schools — leaving you four weekdays (plus the weekend) to find things for them to do.

Bristol-Warren Patch has done the legwork for you and found great events and activities in and around the two towns. Check back every morning at 6 am for great vacation ideas — better yet, sign up for our daily email newsletter and get the info sent directly to your Inbox.

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Tuesday, Feb. 19:

Music: Rhythm Quest Percussion, a youth-based percussion ensemble open to ages 12 to 18, is scheduled to get together tonight at 6. Give your future Lars Ulrich an outlet — and, the best part is that the program runs year-round. $30.

Boating: Herreshoff Marine Museum continues its After-School Boat Shop School today from 3 to 5 pm. For teens. Free; donations appreciated.

Nature: Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum continues its February vacation program for kids in grades 1 to 4. Day rate $40 members/$45 nonmembers; half-day $25. Space is limited.

Creatures: George Hail Library welcomes Biomes Marine Biology Center at 10:30 am. Free. For ages 5 to 10. Registration required.

Film: The Providence Children's Film Festival wraps up today — click here for the calendar of movies and showings. $7.50 adults/$4 kids.

Art: Rhode Island School of Design Museum offers two programs aimed at spurring kids' interest in the arts. Adults $12, kids 5-18 $3, kids under 5 free.

• Stop-Motion Animation, 10 am to 3 pm. Ages 10-14.
• Tours for Tots: Color Blocks, 2 to 2:45 pm. Ages 3-5.

Science: Julie Collier leads an exploration of birds of prey at Providence Childrens Museum's "Wingmasters" program. Shows at 10 and 11 am, noon, 1 and 2 pm. Free with $8.50 per person admission.