Things to do with the family this weekend
Halloween candy won't come soon enough for your kids? Today is the start of the 26th annual Lexington Market Chocolate Festival, where you can take part in a chocolate eating contest. The festival runs through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Fall Baltimore and kids' month are still going on, too, with many activities and some free destinations. And there's more, thanks to help from intern Lindsey Citron:
Thursday, October 9:
Stop Bullies: Learn how to peacefully settle a bullying problem at 7 p.m. at Anne Arundel County Public Library's Linthicum Branch. For children ages 7+. 410-222-6265, www.aacpl.net.
Friday, October 10:
Nature walk: Explore the outdoors with children’s stories and a nature walk, Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, 10-11:30 a.m., Children ages 3-6. 410-367-2217,
Urban Pirates’ Pirate Story Time: Play games and sing songs like a pirate on a real pirate ship at 10 a.m. at Ann Street Pier, Fells Point. Children of all ages. Free story time; cruise prices vary, Register at 410-32-QUEST, www.urbanpirates.us.
(Photo of last year's chocolate festival by Sun photographer Kim Hairston)
Saturday, Oct. 11:
B&O Railroad Museum Public Safety and Health Day: Take a ride on a fire truck, learn safety tips, and update immunizations with the Baltimore City fire and health departments, at the B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., $2 off standard admission prices and free for members. 410-752-2490, http://www.borail.org/.
Annual Thrill Show, Baltimore City Fire Department: Support fire prevention month with tips on everything from a controlled fire demonstration to blood pressure screenings, Baltimore City Fire Academy, 6720 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free, 410-396-5616. http://www.baltimorecity.gov/government/fire/
Expanding Your Horizons Career Discovery Day: Get hands-on experience, lessons, and interaction with women working in the fields of math and science at Stevenson University, 1525 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Middle school girls only. Register with Dr. Susan Slattery, 443-334-2875, f-slatte@mail.vjc.edu.
Fall Harvest Festival (Cromwell Valley Park): Celebrate fall with face painting, apple cider, hay rides, pony rides, music, and more, from noon-4 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12 at Cromwell Valley Park, Willow Grove Farm, 2175 Cromwell Bridge Road. $5 per car. 410-887-2503, http://www.cromwellvalleypark.org.
Fall Harvest Festival (Kinder Farm Park): Enjoy family-friendly fall activities such as pumpkin painting, pony rides, hay rides, scarecrow making, and more from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, 410-222-6115.
Free Fall Carnival: See the Kinderman, play games, get your face painted, and more, Lakeshore Learning Store, 1620 E. Joppa Road, Towson, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., 410-296-5888, www.lakeshorelearning.com.
Kids’ Fun Run at the Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival: A running event for those too young for the festival, 6610 Amberton Drive, Elkridge, 9:20 a.m. (red division), 9:30 a.m. (blue division), Ages 7 and under (red division) and 8-12 (blue division). Register online: www.thebaltimoremarathon.com.
Youth Service Saturday: Get information about fundraising, hands-on experience, and working for the Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, Chesapeake Habitat Office, 3326 Keswick Road, Baltimore, 9:30 a.m- 12 p.m. Ages 5-15. Register 410-366-1250, http://www.chesapeakehfh.org.
Sunday, Oct. 12:
Story Hour: Listen to a story, take a museum tour, and maybe win a free book at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore. 3-5 p.m. Children of all ages. Free. 443-263-1800.
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ALSO ON SATURDAY: The Taste of Waverly Village festival, from 4 PM to 9 PM, featuring live music from 4 local acts, including the reunion performance of 1980's local favorite The Reactors, and a sampling of area restaurants. It's to be held at the site of the Waverly Farmer's Market, between 32nd and 33rd Sts., just west of Greenmount Ave.
Posted by: sam Nitzberg | October 9, 2008 4:28 PM