Things to do this week
This weekend you can learn about screen painting, party on the water in Middle River, and have your portrait painted by the kids at the BMA for Mother's Day.
There are also several school festivals. We'd love to hear about your upcoming school festivals, either in the comments or via e-mail.
(By the way, an apology to all of you who commented last evening and had to wait until now for comments to show up....my phone AND Internet service were out at home. Ack! Verizon, do you hear me now? Please come soon!)
Friday (May 9):
Big Book of Animal Tales With the Maryland Zoo: Singing and storytelling at the Pikesville branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, 1301 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville. Sessions start at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Reservations are required. Call 410-887-1234 or go to bcplonline.org.
Family Fun Night: The Bounce About at the Town Mall of Westminster, 400 North Center St., Westminster, will provide family games, prizes, moon bounces and more, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Visitors can also meet Elmo. $4 for the first half hour and $3 for each additional half hour. Call 410-751-6489.
Click below for events Saturday and Sunday.
(Photo of a lighthouse screen by Baltimore painter Tom Lipka, by Sun photographer Jed Kirschbaum)
Saturday (May 10):
Baltimore County Waterfront Festival: Middle River’s Wilson Point Park hosts a variety of family activities, including water-taxi tours, arts and crafts shows and live music. The program also includes nature and environmental displays, local food vendors, water rescue demonstrations and more. The event runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Wilson Point Park, 1101 block of Wilson Point Road, Middle River. Free. Call 410-887-3871 or go to baltimorecountymd.gov.
MayMart: This annual spring festival and fundraiser at Roland Park Elementary and Middle School features food, games and rides, along with booths with homemade crafts and white elephant items for sale. Admission free; tickets can be purchased for games and rides. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the school grounds at 5207 Roland Ave.
FriendsFest: Friends School of Baltimore hosts the event, which features art exhibits and sales, food vendors and live music. Runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the school at 5114 N. Charles St. $5. Ages 18 and younger free. Visit friendsbalt.org.
International Migratory Bird Day: The National Aquarium in Baltimore, 501 E. Pratt St., celebrates birds with activities inside the aquarium and outside on Pier 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities included with admission, which is $21.95 for general admission, $20.95 for seniors, $14.95 for ages 3-11 and free for ages 3 and younger. Call 410-576-3800, 410-727-3474 or go to aqua.org.
Rowhouse Rembrandts: Parents and children can participate in the Screen Painting Workshop, which is part of Rowhouse Rembrandts, a celebration of Baltimore’s urban arts. The workshop takes place 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway. For ages 5-12. Call 410-244-1900 or go to avam.org.
Sykesville Flower and Artisans Festival: Many local flower vendors and artists will fill Sykesville's Main Street for the event, which includes children’s activities such as face painting and balloon art. Local DJ Jerry Thrasher provides the music. The festival runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Call 410-549-3095 or go to sykesvillebizassoc.com.
Sunday (May 11):
Mother's Day Garden Container Days: Moms and kids can decorate plant containers and fill them up, take hayrides, visit farm animals and picnic by the pond. Sharp’s at Waterford Farm, 4003 Jennings Chapel Rd., Brookeville, hosts the event, which runs noon-5 p.m. Admission free. Fees vary for containers and plants. Call 410-489-2572 or go to sharpfarm.com.
Mother’s Day in the Museum: Visitors can create portraits of their mothers using materials provided by The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, starting at 2 p.m. Free. Call 443-574-1700 or go to artbma.org.
