Things to do this week
Here's our short list of things to do this weekend, including the Russian American Kids Circus on Sunday:
Thursday, Jan. 8:
Hearth cooking: Preschoolers can learn about hearth cooking in early America at 11 a.m. today and Saturday at the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House. The hourlong program, for children 3-5 accompanied by an adult, also features stories, games and crafts. Free with admission to the museum at 844 E. Pratt St. Reservations required; call 410-837-1793. For more information, visit flaghouse.org. (Saturday is also the last day to see the museum's exhibition of miniature dollhouses.)
Nature storytime: Listen to stories about nature 11 a.m.-noon at Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. Registration required; call 410-836-3050. Free.
Talk about "Twilight": Teens can discuss Stephenie Meyer's popular book at the Hamilton branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Free.
Save at Port Discovery: Admission to the downtown children's museum is discounted to $6 this afternoon 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., which is nearly half off the normal price.
Friday, Jan. 9:
Itsy-Bitsy Yoga: Bring your baby (up to 10 months) and a yoga mat or towel to the Arbutus Library at 10:30 a.m. for some infant yoga. Registration required; call 410-887-1451.
Baby Signing: Howard County General Hospital in Columbia offers instruction in 100 basic signs to help your baby communicate, from 9 a.m.-noon. $40 includes a review DVD. For parents and babies up to 12 months; participants are asked not to bring older children. Space is limited; call 410-740-7601 or register online.
Saturday, Jan. 10:
Wolves in Winter: A Moonlight Hike: Take a hike to find evidence of the wolf's legacy at 7 p.m. at the Marshy Point Nature Center.
Meet Rufus: A tale about a shy little dog will be performed by Blue Sky Puppet Theater at 2 p.m. at the Cockeysville branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. For school-age children. Free.
Sunday, Jan. 11:
Russian American Kids Circus: This circus of children from age 6 to 16 shows off juggling, precision balancing, and more at 3 p.m. at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Tickets are $12-$26.
Free Family Sunday at the BMA: The theme of today's family workshops at the Baltimore Museum of Art is "Moby Dick Visits the Museum."
