Happy Friday and Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I apologize that I'm a little late posting; I'm actually posting from the air en route to a quick turn and burn work trip to New York City. Anyway, I hope you have a great weekend; enjoy this roundup of events (and be sure to try any or all of these 9 cool science experiments using everyday household ingredients this weekend!):

1. Boston’s hottest magician. (Arlington)

2. Learn about  the diggers and builders of the animal world. (Boston)

3. Visiting artist workshop with Anthony Palocci Jr. (Boston)

4. Kid-friendly, bilingual rock with Mister G. (Brookline)

5. The final weekend of the Great Red Ball Rescue. (Brookline)

6. It’s time to relax with Room to Read. (Concord)

7. Sumingashi, the ancient art of paper marbling. (Concord)

8. Dens, nests, lodges and mounds, check out that critter carpentry. (Mattapan)

9. Build a backyard birdhouse. (Norfolk)

10. A snowboard slopestyle competition just like the Olympics. (Princeton)

11. Story trails with Martha the dog. (Salem)

Image credit: Boston Children’s Museum

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