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Things to do this week

Baltimore Thanksgiving ParadeIt's not quite Thanksgiving yet, but Baltimore's Thanksgiving parade is this weekend, along Pratt Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. (I love the image of the cheery-yet-creepy giant gingerbread man taking over downtown from the 2006 parade, at left.) Afterwards, you'll be able to visit Santa at Harborplace.

It's also a big weekend for local holiday bazaars and more Santa visits. (If you know of some we haven't listed, please chime in with details, prices, and links in the comments section.)

Here's the list, with lots of help from interns Raven Smith and Lindsey Citron: 

Thursday, Nov. 20:

Turkey Day Thank Yous - Preschoolers can enjoy Thanksgiving-themed stories, music and crafts. Anne Arundel County Public Library, North County Branch. 10 a.m. 410-222-6270 or aacpl.net for more information.

Friday, Nov. 21:

Discovering Black Hawk -  Children learn about the cultures and traditions of Maryland's various Native American tribes through viewing a collection of Lakota Indian painted images. Ages 5-10. Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch. 1:30 p.m. 410-386-4460 or library.carr.org for more information.

If you don't want to see Santa downtown, on Friday he'll be at Towson Town Center...

(Photo of Baltimore's 2006 Thanksgiving parade by Baltimore Sun photographer Monica Lopossay)

..with the band Milkshake at the 10 a.m. Family Fun Day on the third level, outside Macy's.  

Saturday, Nov. 22:

Improv at the Library - Tweens and Teens can learn about the basics of improvisational comedy theatre. Baltimore County Public Library, Lansdowne Branch. Ages 11 - 17. 2 p.m. 410-887-5602 for more information.

Gingerbread Baby - Kids can hear the classic story of The Gingerbread Man, and decorate their own gingerbread cookies. Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch. Ages 3 - 10. 11 a.m. 410-386-4488 or library.carr.org for more information.

Christmas Bazaar: Shop for gently used children's toys and books, along with other holiday items, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. David's Church, 4700 Roland Ave. Kids' activities, refreshments, and a visit from Santa around 11 a.m. For more information, call 410-467-0476.

Cross Keys children's Christmas celebration: Enjoy an afternoon of games, activities, music, a holiday market and a Santa photo-op at the Village of Cross Keys, 5100 Falls Road. Noon-2 p.m., Kids of all ages. Free. Contact Amanda Littles, 410-323-1000, villageofcrosskeys.com.

Borders party: Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Turkey Day Kids Party featuring games, stories, arts and crafts and more at Borders Bookstore, 170 W. Ridgely Road, Lutherville. 2 p.m. Ages 2-10. Free. 410-453-0727 or borders.com.

Tellabration!: This Baltimore Folk Music Society will present an evening of favorite tales featuring great storytellers from the Baltimore area at Woodbrook Baptist Church, 25 Stevenson Lane, Towson. Family stories, for the younger set, will be told from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., with more grown-up stories to follow until 11 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for children, $7-$9 for adults, and $16-$20 for families. Call 410-366-0808 or visit bfms.org.

Sunday, Nov. 23:

Book swap: GBMC Moms holds a swap of gently used books, toys, and household items at the Cockeysville Library meeting room, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Each participant can take a few items home; the rest are donated to Baltimore Reads, the library branch, and the New Parents Center in Essex. For more information, email mtalalay@gmail.com

Lenape Turkey Raffle - Children and adults can make replicas of ceremonial Turkey Rattles used by the Lenape Indian tribe of Delaware. Ages 8 to adult, and 8-10 with an adult. 2-3:30 p.m. Admission $ 4. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Rd., Abingdon. 410-612-1688 or otterpointcreek.org for more information.

High-Tech Hide and Seek - Use a GPS to track down a hidden treasure's location and explore the woods in a update on this classic game. All ages. 2 - 4 p.m.; show up promptly at 2 p.m. $4 for non-members and $2 for members. Marshy Point Nature Center, 7130 Marshy Point Rd., Baltimore. Pre-registration recommended; call 410-887-2817 or visit marshypoint.org for more information.

Temple Emanuel Klezmer Meets Bluegrass Concert - Introduce children and teens to traditional Yiddish music with an all-American twist. Free refreshments. 4 - 6 p.m. Ages 5 - teens. Admission: $15 for students and youth under 21, $36 for general admission. Temple Emanuel, 909 Berrymans Ln., Reisterstown. Call 410-526-3676 or visit templeemanuelofbaltimore.org for more information.   

Posted by Kate Shatzkin at 5:54 AM | | Comments (1)
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During the Thanksgiving holiday, Sweet Potato Kids in Randallstown in partnership with Little Hands Cookie Company will begin "Holiday Bake and Play". The kick-off will be Saturday, November 29 at 10am -12:30pm and Sunday November 30th 4pm-6:30pm. This will continue through the month of December.

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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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