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Weekend Highlights, 4/17 - 4/19
April 16, 2009
It's weekend time again; following are some of the many fun things to do around town these next few days.
Enchanted Forest Weekend - Clark's Elioak Farm, 10500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, 410-730-4049
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Perhaps you remember Enchanted Forest, the wonderful storybook-themed park in Howard County that closed a bunch of years ago. You can still see the park's old sign next to The Home Depot on Route 40, and now, while wandering around a new pine tree maze, you can find lots more Enchanted Forest favorites at Clark's Elioak Farm.
Western Weekends - Port Discovery, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, 410-727-8120
Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
In the spirit of Port Discovery’s traveling exhibit, Joshua’s Journey, each child who comes to the museum dressed as a cowboy or cowgirl will receive half price admission with full paid adult admission.
Earth Day 2009 - Aberdeen Festival Park, The Corner of Franklin, Howard and Parke Streets, 410-612-1688
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy live music, a rock climbing wall, a moon bounce and plenty of earth-friendly activities.
Celebrate Earth Day: Enjoy, Respect and Protect - National Aquarium in Baltimore, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, 410-576-3800
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
In honor of Earth Day, the National Aquarium hosts a party for "Our Ocean Planet."
Dollar Days! - Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, 410-557-9570
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Visit Ladew for just one dollar per person and enjoy the beginning of the the gardens' stunning spring display. House tours are also available, for an additional five bucks per head.
Maryland SPCA: March for the Animals - Druid Hill Park, Baltimore
Sunday, 9 a.m.
Sponsor a walker or join in on the fun; there'll be animals, contests and oodles of entertainment, all for a great cause. Please visit the Web site for more information about the 1.5 mile walk.
Happy weekending!
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Weekend Highlights, 4/10 - 4/12
April 09, 2009
There's plenty of fun stuff to do around town this weekend, including lot and lots of Easter events. There are so many Easter events, in fact, that I've assigned them their own little heading.
Whatever you celebrate this weekend, whether it's Easter, Passover or simply spring, enjoy yourself! And see you next week!
Animal Crackers by Wildlife Adventures - Port Discovery, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, 410-727-8120
Friday, 12-2 p.m.
Learn, through a variety of hands-on experiments, how different animals have adapted to survive. Meet live animals and join in on this wild, interactive adventure. Event is free with paid admission.
Paper Airplane Day College Park - College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, 301-864-6029
Friday, 12-4 p.m.,
Building paper airplanes might prove tricky for little hands, but there's no reason why Mom and Dad can't help! Build your awesome, super-flying plane, and then compete in the annual Paper Airplane Derby at 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded, and the show should be fun. Come build your own paper airplane and compete in our annual Paper Airplane Derby at 3pm. Prizes will be awarded! Event is free with paid admission.
Building paper airplanes might prove tricky for little hands, but there's no reason why Mom and Dad can't help! Build your awesome, super-flying plane, and then compete in the annual Paper Airplane Derby at 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded, and the show should be fun. Come build your own paper airplane and compete in our annual Paper Airplane Derby at 3pm. Prizes will be awarded! Event is free with paid admission.
My Lady's Manor Steeplechase Races - Pocock Road and MD 146 (Jarrettsville Pike), Monkton, 410-557-9570
Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Enjoy horses, hounds, food and live music at the 99th running of these races. Proceeds benefit Ladew Topiary Gardens.
Critter Dinner Time! - Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Rd., Abingdon, 410-612-1688
Saturday, 10:30-11 a.m.
Watch snakes, turtles and fish chow down at this free, educational event.
Little Stars: Games and Toys of Early America - The Star-Spar-Spangled Banner Flag House, 844 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, 410-837-1793
Saturday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Reservations required.
Ever wonder about the games and toys of yesteryear? Learn, through stories and crafts, about the children of early America, in this special program, designed just for preschoolers.
Second Sundays - Leakin Park, 4921 Windsor Mill Road, Baltimore, 410-396-0440
Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Second Sundays are back, from now through November, and my four-year-old son could not be more delighted. Ride the miniature trains, as often as you like (or, more accurately, as often as your kids like), as they make their journey around Leakin Park. Special thanks to the folks at Cheasapeake and Allegheny Steam Preservation Society for maintaining and engineering the trains.
And now, for a round-up of Easter events:
Easter Egg Hunt - Pump It Up, 11515 Cronridge Drive, Suites J and K, Owings Mills, 410-356-9050
Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jumping, bouncing, Easter eggs and pizza. Come hungry, and in a pair of clean socks.
Easter Bunny Train Ride at the B&O Railroad Museum - B&O Railroad Museum, 901 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, 410-752-2490
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hop (snicker) on board and take a ride with the B&O Easter Bunny. I've never seen the B&O Easter Bunny, but I'm betting that he wears an engineer's cap and suspenders.
Easter Egg Hunt - Cromwell Valley Park, Sherwood Farm Entrance, Baltimore, 410-887-2503
Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Ages: 3-10
Hunt, play and explore this expansive and beautiful park.
Easter Egg Hunt - College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Doyle Lawn, Baltimore, 410-532-3184
Saturday, Registration and crafts at 9:30 a.m, Hunt promptly at 10 a.m.; Ages: 1-10
Think how smart your kids will feel as they search for eggs at this collegiate hunt.
Easter Egg Hunt - Humane Society of Baltimore County, 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, 410-833-8848, ext. 217
Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with Hunt starting promptly at 1 p.m.
Join the amazing Humane Society staff, as well as the Easter bunny and some rescued rabbits, for face painting, moon-bouncing and--of course--egg-hunting.
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Weekend Highlights, 3/20-3/22
March 19, 2009
Another weekend brings still more great things to do in Baltimore. Take a look:
Rainbow Theatre - Slayton House, Wilde Lake Village Center, Columbia, 410-730-3987
Join Kathleen Jacobs and a host of animal puppets for a special presentation of "Creatures Great and Small."
Critter Dinner Time - Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon, 410-612-1688
Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
It's chow time for the animal residents of the estuary center, and if you've ever wondered how (or what) snakes and turtles eat, this is your chance to find out.
Children's Day - Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, 100 Lafayette Street, 410-939-4800
Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sail on down to the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, where you'll learn how to tie knots, how to help build boats, and how to look, play and think like a sailor. Also enjoy kite-flying, moon-bouncing and plenty of craft-making opportunities.
Jack and the Beanstalk - The Arts Center, St. Timothy's School, 8400 Greenspring Avenue, 410-828-1814
Saturday, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Delight in this new version, as told by Linda Chambers, of the classic, much-loved tale.
Mother Nature's Alarm Clock - Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Rd., Baltimore, 410-887-2817
Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Spring--thank goodness--has finally sprung, and all kinds of plants and animals are emerging from hibernation. Take a guided hike around the center, and see if you can find what's waking up.
Baby Loves Disco - Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson, 410-337-7178
Sunday, 12-3 p.m. (Ages: Infant-adult)
Who would have thought in, say, the early eighties, that disco would keep coming back, again and again? But here it is, in all of its strobe-lit, white-suited glory, for another generation to enjoy. Be one of the first 100 families through the door and go home with a special goodie bag.
Oh, and Happy Spring, by the way!
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Ten Favorite Posts from Being Savvy Baltimore, 2008
December 30, 2008
Ever had to compile a "best of" list? It's hard, especially when the best-of's you're compiling are pieces of your own writing. Talk about daunting. Anyway, my fellow Savvy Sourcers and I are all mining our archives for ten of our favorite posts from 2008, and here, without further adieu, are mine: 1. Wrap up a Bit of Baltimore 2. Ha-Ha-Ha: Five Books to Make You Laugh 3. Read more...
Wrap up a Bit of Baltimore
December 16, 2008
So the playroom is stuffed to the gills with balls and wheels and odd plastic pieces, and you realize, with horror, that another heap of toys is coming, thanks to Santa or Hanukkah Harry, and you want to weep into your tea. Right? Because as much as you love the holidays, and as much as you delight in those beautiful smiles on your children's faces, you're kinda-sorta finished with all of the Read more...
Limited Time Offers
November 17, 2008
Winter, much to my dismay, is definitely coming, and it's only a matter of weeks before some of favorite family-friendly venues shut down for the season. The pools, of course, are closed already, as are the theme parks, but it's not too late to catch a last glimpse of "summer" before the whole of Baltimore freezes over until springtime. Quickly now, before you hibernate, here's a little more Read more...
When the Sun Comes Out: A Top Five List
October 17, 2008
I like rain, I really do, and as someone whose yard is brimming with plants, I understand how much we need the stuff. Still, after a long, gloomy week of drizzle, I'm as eager as anyone to get back in the sunshine. So here, for your sun-worshipping pleasure, is a list of places to visit when the rain finally stops. One word of warning, though: some of these places might be a tad muddy, Read more...
Elephants, Giraffes and Chimps, Oh My!
October 13, 2008
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore , as you may remember, had a bit of a difficult time last year. Financially drained, their accreditation threatened, the zoo faced some of its bleakest days. Fortunately, this year has gone much, much better, what with the much-heralded birth of an elephant and the subsequent surge of visitor traffic. The kids and I have always loved the zoo, even in the Read more...
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