Good Zoo and Benedum Planetarium at Oglebay Park, Wheeling. Zoo: Beginning Jan. 7, open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, grounds close at 4:30 p.m.; $3.25 for adults, $2.75 for 3-12, free for children 2 and under and members. Planetarium: “The Planets,” 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 12-27; $3.25 for nonmembers, $3 for members, $1 for children; 304-243-4030. www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo

Schrader Environmental Education Center at Oglebay Park, Wheeling, featuring nature, bird watching, butterfly gardens, educational programs and hiking trails. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free (programs may have a fee). 304-242-6855.

Stifel Fine Arts Center, 1330 National Road, Wheeling, featuring the Hart Galleries and changing art exhibitions; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free. 304-242-7700.

Oglebay Institute Mansion Museum and Glass Museum, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, featuring 13 period rooms, the Wymer General Store and Sinclair Pharmacy collections; the glass museum houses the Northwood Gallery and the Sweeney Punch Bowl and features glassblowing demonstrations and walk-in workshops. The museums are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Jan. 6-31. 304-242-7272.

Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 1000 Main St., Wheeling. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, open by appointment for birthday parties, class groups, etc. Group rates and family memberships available. 304-214-5437. www.cmovkids.org

Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum, 144 Kruger St., Wheeling. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children ages 10-17, free for children under 10. Current exhibit: “A Call To Arms,” featuring military toys and artifacts, as well as toys made during and just after wartime, including an in-depth look at the WWII work done at Marx Toys, through Jan. 20. 304-242-8133. www.toyandtrain.com.

Bellaire Toy Museum, 4597 Noble St., Bellaire, noon-7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, featuring LEGO toys. $8 for adults, $6 for children, free for children 4 and under. 740-671-8891. www.toymuseum.us

Tumblin’ Tots, children’s fitness and play center, Village Plaza, 1048 East Bethlehem Blvd., Wheeling. Babysitting drop-off, birthday parties, play classes and open play, for ages 10 and under. Open play and drop-off hours: noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 9 p.m. Friday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Every Friday: Parent Survival Night, child care for ages 18 months to 2 years from 6-9 p.m.; $15 per child (family rates available). Memberships available. 304-242-2280. www.tumblintots.com

Welcome Wagon Play Group, for children ages birth through preschool, J.B. Martin Recreation Center, St. Clairsville. 10-11:30 a.m. every Friday. Donation. 740-391-3091.

Free child immunization walk-in clinic, for children birth to 18 years, Belmont County Health Dept., 68501 Bannock Road, Ohio 331, St. Clairsville. 740-695-1202, ext. 12.

Free adult basic education and general educational development (GED) classes, at West Virginia Northern Community College, B&O Building, Room 209, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday or 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays. Also at Hazel-Atlas Building, noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 304-233-5900, ext. 4219.

JANUARY

Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 9-13

Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo Makes Music,” at Mellon Arena, 66 Mario Lemieux Place, Pittsburgh; morning, afternoon and evening performances. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets or 412-323-1919. $13.75, $17.75, $24.25 and $31.50.

Thursday, Jan. 10

Child immunization clinic, Belmont County Health Dept., 68501 Bannock Road, Ohio 331, St. Clairsville, 4-6 p.m. For information, call 740-695-1202, ext. 12. Free.

After-School Fitness, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 1000 Main St., Wheeling, 3:30-5 p.m. 304-214-5437.

Friday, Jan. 11

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), at Vineyard Church, 135 Waddles Run Road, Wheeling. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Child care provided. www.orgsites.com/wv/wheelingmops. $3.

Preschool Science Friday, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 1000 Main St., Wheeling, 10-11 a.m. 304-214-5437. Museum admission.

Winter Wildlife preschool program, at the Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, 10-11 a.m. To register, call 304-242-6855. $10 for child with adult ($4 each additional child).

Saturday, Jan. 12

Towngate Unplugged, featuring The Fabulous Bender Boys, at Towngate Theatre, 2118 Market St., Wheeling, 8 p.m. For information, call 304-242-7700. $10 nonmembers, $8 members.

Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12-13

Model Railroad Show, at the Pine Room, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For information, call Oglebay at 304-243-4034 or visit the Web site at www.oglebay-resort.com. $5 for adults; $1 for children.

Tuesday, Jan. 15

Child immunization clinic, Bellaire Women, Infants, Children office, 4-6 p.m. For information, call 740-695-1202, ext. 12. Free.

Thursday, Jan. 17

Messy Me, for ages 2-8, at Tumblin’ Tots, 1048 East Bethlehem Blvd., Wheeling, 6:45-8:15 p.m. For information and to register, call 304-242-2280. $12 per child.

Friday, Jan. 18

ASTROLABE Astronomy Club and StarWatch, Brooke Hills Park. Meeting at 7 p.m.; StarWatch at 8 p.m. All age groups welcome; snacks and refreshments provided. Free.

Preschool Art Friday, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 1000 Main St., Wheeling, 10-11 a.m. 304-214-5437. Museum admission.

Junior League Day, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 1000 Main St., Wheeling, noon to 5 p.m., sponsored by the Junior League of Wheeling. 304-214-5437. Free.

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Concert, “Russian Feast!” featuring the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh and conductor Andre Raphel Smith, at John Marshall Center for the Performing Arts, Glen Dale, 8 p.m. 304-232-6191 or 800-395-9241. $5 for students; $12-$56 for adults.

Saturday, Jan. 19

“Just Plain Nuts: The Life of a Squirrel,” family educational program featuring a lecture and hike, at Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, 10 a.m. For information, call 304-242-6855. $5 nonmembers, $3 members.

“Strangers in the Night: The Life of Raccoons and Opossums,” family educational program featuring a lecture and hike, at Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, 12:30 p.m. For information, call 304-242-6855. $5 nonmembers, $3 members.

Tuesday, Jan. 22

KinderSigns workshop, baby sign language class taught by a certified KinderSigns instructor, at Tumblin’ Tots, 1048 East Bethlehem Blvd., Wheeling, 7-8:30 p.m. Materials included. To register, call 304-242-2280. $29 ($10 additional person).

Thursday, Jan. 24

After-School Fitness, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 1000 Main St., Wheeling, 3:30-5 p.m. 304-214-5437. Museum admission.

Saturday, Jan. 26

Nursing Mothers Support Group, at Harbor of Hope Church, Ohio 9 South, St. Clairsville, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For information, call Kim Connor, (304) 242-5751 or Jean Cooper, (740) 633-4294. Free.

Thursday, Jan. 31

Messy Me, for ages 2-8, at Tumblin’ Tots, 1048 East Bethlehem Blvd., Wheeling, 6:45-8:15 p.m. For information and to register, call 304-242-2280. $12 per child.

FEBRUARY

Saturday, Feb. 2

Groundhog Day, featuring a groundhog craft, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 1000 Main St., Wheeling. 304-214-5437. Museum admission.

Friday, Feb. 8

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), at Vineyard Church, 135 Waddles Run Road, Wheeling. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Child care provided. www.orgsites.com/wv/wheelingmops. $3.

After-School Winter Fun, featuring a snow globe craft, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 1000 Main St., Wheeling, 3:30-5 p.m. Museum admission.

“Winter Tales” preschool program, at the Schrader Environmental Education Center, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, 10-11 a.m. To register, call 304-242-6855. $10 for child with adult ($4 each additional child).

Friday through Sunday, Feb. 8-10

Home & Garden Show, at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, 4-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

Science in Science Fiction Club, discussion of the science in science fiction movies, sponsored by the West Liberty State College SMART Center, second floor of the Warwood Center, 1610 Warwood Ave., Wheeling, 6 p.m. For movie titles and information, visit www.smartcenter.org. Free.

Valentine craft, at the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley, 1000 Main St., Wheeling. 304-214-5437. Museum admission.

Thursday, Feb. 14

Child immunization clinic, Belmont County Health Dept., 68501 Bannock Road, Ohio 331, St. Clairsville, 4-6 p.m. For information, call 740-695-1202, ext. 12.

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert, featuring the Motown sounds of Spectrum and guest conductor Peter Stafford Wilson, at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, 7:30 p.m. 304-232-6191 or 800-395-9241. $5 for students; $12-$56 for adults.

Friday, Feb. 15

ASTROLABE Astronomy Club and StarWatch, Brooke Hills Park. Meeting at 7 p.m.; StarWatch at 8 p.m. All age groups welcome; snacks and refreshments provided.

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15-16

Freestyle Motorcross, presented by Live Nation Motorsports, at WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets: $16 and $18 for adults, $5 and $18 for children.

Saturday, Feb. 16

“Just Plain Nuts: The Life of a Squirrel,” family educational program featuring a lecture and hike, at Schrader Environmental Education Center, 10 a.m. For information, call 304-242-6855. $5 nonmembers, $3 members.

“Strangers in the Night: The Life of Raccoons and Opossums,” family educational program featuring a lecture and hike, at Schrader Environmental Education Center, 12:30 p.m. For information, call 304-242-6855. $5 nonmembers, $3 members.