If you’ve already heard your kids utter “I’m bored!” just one week into the new year, you’re not alone. The excitement of the holiday season has passed, and it’s easy to see why January might seem a little less interesting. But that’s where my top 10 weekend events come in. Keep boredom at bay by snuggling up with baby farm animals, hunting for Sasquatch on a local trail, or making mochi by hand.

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor