Instrument Petting Zoos with BreezeWood Strings

Instrument Petting Zoos with BreezeWood Strings gives children ages 4–8 an interactive introduction to music. During the session, children can try violin, cello, ukulele, guitar, tongue drum, kalimba, tambourine, and other instruments with assistance 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 emphasizes the developmental benefits of music, including support for language, memory, neural connections, and emotional regulation.

When: December 12, 2026. The page presents the overall series as running from September 19 through December 19, 2026.

Showtimes: The December 12 session runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Check-in opens at 10:45 a.m. Other listed sessions are November 21, November 28, and December 19, 2026, also from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

Tickets: Free admission, but registration is required. Tickets are not available at the door.

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

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

Presented by: BreezeWood Strings and Capital Youth Outreach Club.

Instruments: Children may explore violin, cello, ukulele, guitar, tongue drum, kalimba, tambourine, and additional instruments with guidance from student volunteers.

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

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

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.