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June 12, 2008

Family activities this week -- Father's Day edition

FlagFlag Day celebrations, Father's Day picnics, and Honfest -- looks like there's something to do out there for everybody this weekend.

Thursday, June 12: 

Blues to Bluegrass Concert: Cuttin’ Grass performs at the Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum, 844 E. Pratt St., from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free food and admission. Call 410-837-1793 or go to flaghouse.org.

Hoorah for Dads: The Orleans Street branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 1303 Orleans St., hosts stories and crafts at 6:30 p.m. for ages 6-12. Free. Call 410-396-0970 or go to prattlibrary.org.

Friday (June 13):

Father's Day Storytime: The program, at the Eldersburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg, includes stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Children younger than 4 must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Call 410-386-4488 or go to library.carr.org.

Fridays at the Walters: Hear poetry readings by Gregory Orr and Clarinda Harris from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Free. Call 410-547-9000 or go to thewalters.org.

Kim's Krypt Haunted Attraction Friday the 13th Weekend: Kim's Krypt Haunted Attraction opens for the Friday the 13th weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday,at 1748 Merritt Blvd., Dundalk. Hours are 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. $12 for adults; $7 for kids 11 and younger. Call 410-391-7726 or go to kimskrypt.com.

Summer Sounds at the Square: From 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Donegal Xpress performs Irish rock at Belvedere Square, York Road and Belvedere Ave. Free. Call 410-464-9773 or go to belvederesquare.com.

(Associated Press photo by Tina Fineberg)

Saturday (June 14): 

Baltimore Folk Music Society Family Dance: From 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m., families can participate in American folk dancing at St. Mark's on the Hill Parish Hall, 1620 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville. $20 for member families and $28 for non-member families. $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Call 410-366-0808 or go to bfms.org.

The Fire Museum of Maryland 31st Annual Steam Show & Bull Roast: From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., the museum, 1301 York Road, Lutherville, brings out its collection of steam engine models, including a 1899 engine, and hosts contests for children and demonstrations of a horse-drawn hose wagon.  The steam show is free. The bull roast is $35 for adults and $17.50 for children 14 and younger. Call 410-321-7500 or go to firemuseummd.org.

Flag Day Celebration: The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, 844 E. Pratt St., hosts signal flag demonstrations and flag-making activities for children from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Call 410-837-1793 or go to flaghouse.org

Honfest: The annual celebration takes place 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday on 36th Street in Hampden with Baltimore’s Best Hon Contest, live music and a lip synching contest. Free. Go to honfest.net.

TRI It Fun Festival: As the kick-off for the Truxtun Youth Triathlon, this event aims to encourage active lifestyles for both children and parents. Become familiar with the Truxtun park and pool, including its elaborate trail system. Visitors can participate in soccer, fly fishing, karate and other outdoor activities. The festival begins at 11 a.m. at Truxtun Park, which is off Hilltop Lane in Annapolis. Call 410-263-7958 or go to ci.annapolis.md.us. Free.

Sunday (June 15):

Downs Park Bayside Concert Series: U.S. Navy Band the Cruisers, whose specialty is top 40 and Motown, perform from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Alcholic beverages not permitted. Free. Call 410-222-6230 or go to http://www.aacounty.org/recparks..

Free Family Sundays: "Watercolors Outdoors" features interactive art workshops, gallery tours, and other activities for families starting at 2 p.m. at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. Free. Call 443-573-1700 or go to artbma.org.

Elvis Tribute: Jesse Garron sings the Billboard hits, concert favorites and ballads during a three-set tribute to Elvis. The concert starts at 5 p.m. at the Inner Harbor. Free. Call 410-332-4191 or go to harborplace.com

Father's Day Picnic at the B&O Railroad Museum: The museum at 901 W. Pratt St. offers a picnic lunch, special gifts, train rides and museum discounts for dads, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Train rides are at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. $25.00 for members. $35 for non-members. $16 for children ages 2-12.Call 410-752-2462 x 221 or go to borail.org.

Posted by Kate Shatzkin at 5:46 AM | | Comments (2)
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I think as a Father of a few young girls, I will treat my kids - with some nice arts and crafts for a nice long summer - of fun.

A proud father

I wish someone in California would write up a blog like this. Great information though, wish I was there. Hopefully one day we, at CalActive.com, will be able to offer our resource in your state! :)

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About Kate Shatzkin
Kate Shatzkin is the parenting and families content editor at The Baltimore Sun and, before that, was its family beat reporter. But her most challenging and rewarding job is being mother to Leah, 8, and Sam, 6.

In her 14 years at The Baltimore Sun, Kate also has covered nonprofit organizations, prisons and courts, and has written several investigative series. She was previously a Knight journalism fellow at Yale Law School and a reporter at the Seattle Times and at the Patriot-Ledger of Quincy, Mass. She lives in Baltimore with her family.

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