Things to do this week: Putting on the green
The confluence of St. Patrick's Day next Monday and Easter the week after makes this a rich weekend for family activities. Here are some highlights. For a more complete list, don't forget to check the activities calendar on the right rail of the blog (click on "Activities" for March 13.)
Remember, we love events (and pictures to go with them). Please e-mail details to Jennifer Choi, who compiles this list, and/or add them in the comments below.
Click on the link below to read about events Friday and this weekend....
(Sun file photo of St. Patrick's Day decorations by Lloyd Fox)
“Magic Pots and Recycled Bottles”: Kathleen Jacobs & Puppets present this story about a cleaning lady who recycles puppets and folktales 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Slayton House Theatre, 10400 Cross Fox Lane. 410-730-3987 or $5-$6.
St. Patrick's Day Public Skating Session: Dominic Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center, 200 S. Linwood Ave., celebrates with green ice, shamrock-shaped cookies, green punch, a pot of “gold” candy, face painters, arts & crafts tables, a “magic” bunny rabbit, a balloon-artist and Irish music. Event runs 7 p.m.-9 p.m. $4 admission. $2 skate rental. 410-396-9392.
This weekend:
“Breakfast with Bunny”: This annual event, which will take place Saturday and Sunday, includes a family breakfast on the Mansion House Porch at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, free pictures, animal encounters, conservation talks, crafts and games. Runs 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Reservations required. $25-$40. $10 for children 2 and younger. 410-366-5466.
“Stevens Puppets”: A puppet show for the whole family (under age 6 with adult). 11 a.m. Saturday at Towson Library, 320 York Road, Towson. Free. 410-887-6166.
Going Green: Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore, 35 Market Place, celebrates St. Patrick's Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. while educating children on the importance of being "green." The program includes eco-friendly craft activities, presentations and programs. A NASA representative, Bubbles the Clown and the Elite Angels Cheerleaders will also attend. Admission $11.75. Children under 2 free. 410-727-8120.
“Mary Sue Bunny BonanZOO Egg Hunt”: Children can hunt for Easter eggs and win prizes from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Druid Hill Park. Free with admission. 410-366-5466.
Drop-in Space Art: The Walters Art Museum has drop in "space" art activities from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays for the rest of March. (Great for kids who enjoyed last Sunday's astronomy sites.) Free.
St. Patrick's Day Parade starts at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Washington monument in Mount Vernon. You'll find details and the parade route here.
