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Last-Minute Halloweentertainment

October 30, 2008

So Halloween, for the first time in ages, is on a Friday night this year. And perhaps you, ever the ambitious Halloweener, are thinking of throwing a post Trick-or-Treating bash. Because why not, given that Friday night is the start of the weekend and all. The thing is, Friday night is also the end of the work/school week, so you want to keep the proceedings rather low-key, yes? No problem!  Read more...

Charm City Trick-or-Treats

October 28, 2008

Now that Halloween is a mere three days away, my kids have officially stopped thinking about anything that isn't trick-or-treating. If I want to get their attention for anything at all--dinner, homework, approaching cars--I have to at least mention trick-or-treating; otherwise, I may as well not even open my mouth. I guess that this degree of obsession is normal, but sometimes, you know, I'd  Read more...

The Haunted Bookshelf

October 27, 2008

As Halloween creeps and crawls closer and closer, it seems that the only books we read at our house are ones with a bit of a candy corn flavor. My kids have always enjoyed a good Halloween story (even, bizarrely, in the middle of April), but this year they've gone full-zombie. Here, in no particular order, are five books we've been haunting over and over (and over!). Read them, if you dare.  Read more...

The Great Halloween Lantern Parade

October 23, 2008

So The Great Halloween Lantern Parade, one of my family's favorite local events, is coming up at Patterson Park on Saturday night. If you've never been, treat yourself to something special this weekend, as marchers and spectators from all over the area jockey to be part of this one-of-a-kind celebration. Bring a lantern if you've got one, and if you don't, just come costumed and ready to party.  Read more...

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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