Things to do this week
Preakness is upon us, with lots of lead-up events for families, in addition to the race itself. Got a kid-friendly event to add that's happening today through Sunday? Please post it in the comments.
Thursday (May 15):
Preakness Balloon Festival: Kids and adults can enjoy crafts and entertainment, refreshments and games while watching balloons launch and fly from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with a final launch at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Road in Ellicott City. Free. Visit ballooningusa.com/preakness2008.
Preakness Crab Derby: Cheer on your favorite sports, media, and local celebrities as they jockey blue crabs to win a purse of $500 for the celebrity's charity of choice. Caribbean Music will be performed by Orlando Phillips. Lexington Market Arcade, 400 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, 12-1 p.m., 410-685-6169, lexingtonmarket.com.
Waddle, Wade, Paddle: See frogs, muskrats and ducks up close, learn about them and participate in activities at 2 p.m. at the Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. Admission to the center is $10-$14.50. Call 410-685-5225 or visit marylandsciencecenter.org.
Friday (May 16):
Plant A Seed: Listen as a master gardener discusses plants and their importance, see a hands-on demonstration and plant your own seeds to take home at the Elkridge branch of the Howard County Library, 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge. 1:30 p.m. Free. For ages 5-10. Call 410-313-5085 or go to hclibrary.org.
"Teddy Bear's Picnic": Rainbow Theatre presents this Bob Brown Puppets production at Slayton House, 10451 Twin Rivers Road, Columbia. Showtimes are 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., For children pre-K- 7. $5-$6. Free for children younger than 1. Call 410-730-3987 or go to columbiavillages.org/wildelake.
(Click below to read about weekend events.)
(Photo of a 2002 Preakness celebration featuring balloons by Sun photographer Kim Hairston)
Saturday (May 17):
Get Wiff It Baltimore: Reedbird Park hosts this tournament and festival from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Highlights include competitive Wiffle ball games, games of skill, food and music. Free. The park is at 201 Reedbird Ave. Call 410-962-7070 or go to getwiffit.com.
36th Annual Lithuanian Festival: The Catonsville Armory hosts this celebration of spring with a Lithuanian twist including costumes, music and dance from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Traditional Lithuanian fare such as desra sausage, pastries and Viryta honey liqueur will be available. The festival runs 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today and tomorrow. The armory is at 130 Mellor Ave., Catonsville. $3. Call 410-646-0261.
Mount Airy May Fest: Celebrate spring with two days of festivities ranging from live music to obstacle courses, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Vendors will also be on hand with furniture, jewelry, pottery and a variety of food. The event takes place at 1 S. Main St., Mount Airy. Call 301-829-2112 or go to mountairymainstreet.org.
Wine in the Woods: Sample hundreds of wines from around the state at this annual event. There will be handmade crafts by more than 75 artisans and a variety of entertainment, including Latin jazz group Rumba Club, pop rock performer Risa, living statues, a roving magician, balloon sculptures and more. The festival runs noon-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Symphony Woods, 5950 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia. $20-$25; $5 for ages 4-20. Free for ages 3 and younger. Call 410-313-7275 or go to wineinthewoods.com.
Sunday (May 18):
Arbutus Arts Festival: This festival features more than 200 crafters and artists, a large variety of local food vendors, kids' activities and rides and live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place along East Drive in Arbutus, from Superfresh to the Hollywood Movie Theater. Free. Go to arbutusartsfestival.com.
Free Family Sundays: “Monumental Art” features interactive art workshops, gallery tours, and more at 2p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Free. Call 443-573-1700 or go to artbma.org.
Picnic and Concert: Temple Oheb Shalom hosts the band the Bridge for a picnic and outdoor concert at 11:30 a.m. at 7310 Park Heights Ave. Free. Call 410-358-0108 or go to templeohebshalom.org.
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upcoming chesapeakemommies events.
you dont have to be a member to join us!
Friday May 16th 10am Plumpton Park Zoo in NorthEast (raindate mon. may 19th)
Saturday May 17th 8am-noon
Multi family yard sale on Paradise Road in Havre de Grace
Saturday May 17th 9am Ugly Coffee at Panera Bread in BelAir (no need to dress up for us you can come ugly! enjoy coffee/breakfast and conversation with other moms)
for more details or to see our complete calendar go to www.chesapeakemommies.com
Posted by: theresa jenkins | May 15, 2008 3:22 PM