This week's family activities
The American Visionary Art Museum's Flicks on the Hill summer film series kicks off at 9 p.m. tonight with an outdoor showing of The Sound of Music. (Hey, it's practically summer -- maybe the kids can stay up late.)
There are more outdoor movies on offer (see below). Here are some other things to do with the family the rest of this week:
Thursday (June 19):
Go Buggy: Preschool Storytime: Hear stories and songs and make crafts about insects at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Crofton branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library, 1681 Riedel Road, Crofton. For ages 2-5 with an adult. Free. Call 410-222-7915 or go to aacpl.net.
Peter Rabbit's Adventure Puppet Show: Staff members of the North Carroll branch of the Carroll County Public Library, 2255 Hanover Pike, Greenmount, put on a show at 10 a.m. for families. Reservations are required. Call 410-386-4488 or go to library.carr.org. Free.
You're a Good Book, Charlie Brown: Teen Actors Coming Together in Carroll County perform at the Eldersburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library, 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg at 10:30 a.m. For ages 4 and older. Free. Reservations are required. Call 410-386-4488 or go to library.carr.org. Free.
Friday (June 20):
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2008 Hunt Valley Mediterranean Festival: Sample authentic Mediterranean food and watch Greek and Arabic dance troupes at this three-day festival at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, 909 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley. Free. Hours are 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Call 410-785-0909 or go to stmarysorthodoxchurch.net.
Game Night: Families can join each other for a night of board games from 7 p.m.-9:45 p.m. at Ukazoo Books, 730 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. You can bring your own game or borrow one of the store’s. Free, Call 410-832-2665 or go to ukazoo.com.
Nature Story Hour: The Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave., hosts a preschool story hour with nature stories followed by a nature walk (weather permitting) from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. For ages 3-6. Free. Call 410-367-2217 or go to cylburnassociation.org.
Spongebob: The National Aquarium in Baltimore’s Beyond the Boardwalk celebration features an outdoor showing of Spongebob Squarepants: The Movie. You can test your marine knowledge and win prizes during the preshow trivia contest, hosted by WMAR-TV. The movie starts at 9 p.m. at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Waterfront Park, outside of the National Aquarium in Baltimore, 501 E. Pratt St. Free. Call 410-576-3800 or go to aqua.org.
Summer Sounds at the Square: Alternative country rock band the New Relics performs at Belvedere Square, York Road and Belvedere Ave., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Call 410-534-2358 or go to belvederesquare.com. Free.
Saturday (June 21):
City Sand: Teams of architects, builders and design professionals compete against each other to build the best sand sculptures that fit this year’s theme: Reasons to Smile. Kids can create their own sculptures in a giant sandbox. St. Veronica’s Steel Drum Band will play during the day, while the Singing Swamis perform jazz and funk in the evening. The competition, children’s sandbox activity, photo booth and St. Veronica’s Steel Drum Band’s performance run noon-4 p.m. The Singing Swamis perform from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. All activities take place at the Harborplace Amphitheater, between the Pratt and Light street pavilions. Free. Call 410-332-4191 or go to harborplace.com.
Festival on the Pier: The aquarium hosts this two-day event, which runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Waterfront Park, outside of the National Aquarium in Baltimore, 501 E. Pratt St. Families can listen to live music, examine oceanic artifacts and learn about ocean conservation. Kids can meet Spongebob Squarepants from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. both days. Call 410-576-3800 or go to aqua.org.
Latino Fest: The celebration of Hispanic culture includes music, dancing, food and artisans from Latin American countries. Nine-time Grammy Award winner Eddie Palmieri, La Perfecta II and the Los Hermanos Flores orchestra perform. Festivalgoers can also enjoy rock-climbing walls, face-painting and clowns. The festival runs noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday at Patterson Park, located at Linwood and Eastern avenues. $5 for adults; free for children younger than 12. Call 410-783-5404 or go to latinofest.org.
Main Street Movies Series: The Patapsco Masonic Lodge, 2 Trading Place, Dundalk, hosts a screening of My Fair Lady at dusk. Preshow entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. Free. Call 410-282-0261 or go to dundalkchamberofcommerce.org/community_events.html.
Sunday (June 22):
Annual Summer Tea Party: From 11 a.m.-1 p.m, the Chesapeake Children’s Museum, 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, presents a Victorian magic show and offers "tea" (most likely lemonade or another beverage) to visitors. $3 for ages 1 and older. Call 410-990-1993 or go to theccm.org.
Antique Car Show: The Chesapeake Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America presents a display of a variety of rare, classic and vintage cars from noon-4 p.m. at the B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. Call 410-752-2490 or go to local.aaca.org/chesapeake. Admission to the museum is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for children 2-12 years of age. Visitors can view some vehicles parked in the front lot for free.
Oldies Block Party and Buddy Deane Reunion: Monumental Life Insurance celebrates the Buddy Deane era with a block party filled with ‘50s and ‘60s tunes. Bob Mathers, producer and host of the Ultimate Oldies Countdown, hosts the party, and former members of the "Committee," the core group of dancers from the Buddy Deane Show, participate in the festivities. Prizes go out to those with the best costumes and hairdos from the era. The celebration runs 4 p.m.-8 p.m. on Biddle Street, between Charles and St. Paul streets. Free. Call 410-685-2900 or go to ultimateoldiesradio.com or bosscompany.com. Free.
