Instrument Petting Zoos with BreezeWood Strings

Instrument Petting Zoos with BreezeWood Strings gives children ages 4–8 a hands-on introduction to music. Participants can explore violin, cello, ukulele, guitar, tongue drum, kalimba, tambourine, and other instruments with guidance from experienced student volunteers. The program is hosted by BreezeWood Strings, a student-led initiative of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Capital Youth Outreach Club, and highlights music’s potential to support language, memory, emotional regulation, and other aspects of childhood development.

When: November 21, 2026

Showtimes: The session runs from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Check-in opens at 10:45 a.m. Other sessions in this series are scheduled for October 24, October 31, November 28, December 12, and December 19, 2026, each from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

Tickets: Free admission. Registration is required, and tickets are not available at the door.

Registration: Register through BreezeWood Strings at https://www.breezewoodstrings.org/blank-13.

Ages: The program is intended for families with children ages 4–8.

Instruments: Children may try violin, cello, ukulele, guitar, tongue drum, kalimba, tambourine, and additional instruments with volunteer assistance.

Presented by: BreezeWood Strings, a student-led initiative under Capital Youth Outreach Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Venue: Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is available for this event.

Contact: Call (240) 936-4053 or email breezewoodstrings@gmail.com.