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Weekend Highlights, 5/1 - 5/3
April 30, 2009
So it's May--arguably my most favorite month of the year--and there's so much to do around town this weekend that my head is going all washing machine-like. Have a look:
Cylburn's Nature Story Hour - Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, 410-261-5056
Friday, 10-11:30 a.m.; Ages 3-6
Come for the story, stay for the pleasant stroll around the conservatory's grounds.
18th Annual May Day Fairie Festival - Spoutwood Farm, 4255 Pierceville Road, Glen Rock, PA, 717-249-1805
Friday, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10-6 p.m. the arrival of Spring. Experience the largest attended, longest running event of its kind,
It's May Day, and that means it's time for fairies and fantasy and springtime magic at the longest-running fairy festival in the nation.
St. Pius X Church and School Spring Carnival - St. Pius X, 6428 York Rd., Baltimore
Friday and Saturday, 4-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11-6 p.m.
Do your kids like rides? How about games and cotton candy? This carnival, a favorite from my own childhood, never fails to wow the kiddies with its million kinds of fun.
BUGS After School Program's 12th Annual Farmers' Market - Living Classrooms Foundation, East Harbor Campus, 802 S. Caroline Street, Baltimore, 410-952-7657
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
BUGS (Baltimore Urban Gardening with Students) is an after-school gardening program attended by children from Baltimore City schools. Join more than 50 of the club's members as they host their annual farmers' market, a showcase of the many skills they have learned over the course of the year.
Milkshake at The Lyric - Lyric Opera House, 140 W. Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, 410-685-5086
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Local and national favorites, Milkshake, will fill the Lyric with their rockin', shakin', boom-boom-shimmy-shimmyin' sounds.
Grand Opening Day - Dutch Wonderland, 2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA, 1-866-FUNatDW
Park open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
May is here, and the theme parks are reopening! Head on up to Dutch Wonderland this weekend for grand opening events and entertainment.
Kinetic Sculpture Race - Race begins at Rash Field, Baltimore, 410-244-1900
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Egyptomania! - The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, 410-547-9000
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Egypt-centric art activities, for Mummy and Me (I know it's terrible, but I couldn't resist).
32nd Annual Steam Show - Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301 York Road, Lutherville, 410-321-7500
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Perfect for the firetruck enthusiast, this event will feature horse-drawn fire engines and other fire-fighting equipment from yesteryear.
Tooth Fairy Day - National Museum of Dentistry, 31 Greene Street, Baltimore, 410-706-0600
Sunday, 1-4 p.m.
Meet Brushella the Tooth Fairy, make a sparkling toothbrush wand and head home with a "tooth tote." Come dressed as a fairy and get in for free.
5th Annual MayFair Family FUNdraiser - Port Discovery, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, 410-727-8120
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Grab your pardners and head on down for Port Discovery Western-themed fundraiser. There'll be square dancing, cowboy hat/bandanna decorating, and plenty of other fun stuff for the buckaroos.
Outdoor Concert: Charlie Zahm with fiddler Tad Marks - Jerusalem Mill Village, 2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville, 410-877-3560
Sunday, 6 p.m.
Bring a picnic and some comfy chairs or a blanket for this outdoor concert of traditional music.
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