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Winter Break Activities - If your kids were good this year, they probably have some toys from Santa to keep them busy during this school-free week. But if they were really, really good, you might just want to treat them to one of these fun events, too. "BARRON HILTON: PIONEERS OF FLIGHT" The National Air and Space Museum's exhibit of aviation and rocketry in the 1920s and '30s reopened recently with additional artifacts and hands-on activities for kids. On display are the Fokker T-2, the first plane to fly nonstop across the United States, and one of the first planes to fly around the world. Winter Break Activities Open daily 10 to 5:30. Sixth Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. www.nasm.si.edu . Free. "WINTER WONDERLAND" Glen Echo's puppet stage presents a post-Christmas Tiny Tots performance that's designed for children four and younger. (The Puppet Co. is also showing "The Nutcracker" through Friday for older kids.)...