Kinetic sculpture race, Flower Mart, and more
This is a weekend of Baltimore spring rituals, from the Flower Mart to the American Visionary Arts Museum's Kinetic Sculpture Race to the Towsontown Spring Festival. If those aren't enough to keep you occupied, here's more from intern Lindsey Citron:
Thursday, April 30:
Peter and the Wolf (presented by Arts On Stage): A church-sponsored bake sale will precede and follow the show at Grace Fellowship Church, 9505 Deerco Road, Timonium. 7-8 p.m. All ages. Tickets: 12 and under- $8 in advance, $10 at the door; adults- $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call 410-252-8717 for tickets. Visit artsonstage.org for more information.
Nature storytime: Listen to a nature story and then make a nature-themed craft, Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville, 11 a.m.- noon. Children of all ages. Free. Reservations required. Call 410-836-3050, or visit edenmill.org.
Friday, May 1:
18th Annual May Day Fairie Festival: Celebrate the coming of spring with spring-themed activities such as music, arts and crafts, dancing, storytelling, tea parties, food and more at Spoutwood Farm, 4255 Pierceville Road, Glen Rock, Pa., noon-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. All ages. Visit spoutwood.org.
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Saturday, May 2:
The Village of Cross Keys: Fair in the Square: Enjoy a petting zoo, face-painting, animal-themed arts and crafts, games, and entertainment at Cross Keys Village Square, 5100 Falls Road, Baltimore, noon-3 p.m. Kids of all ages. Free. Donations welcomed for the 4H Club. Call 410-243-2339 for more information.
Milkshake at The Lyric: Children's rock group Milkshake performs its hits with juggling comedian act Hilby and the Moo Cow at the Lyric Opera House, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave., 11 a.m. Children of all ages. Tickets $15 and up. Advance purchase recommended. Call 410-547-SEAT or visit ticketmaster.com.
Teddy Bear Farm Visit: Bring either a new teddy bear to donate to the Pediatric Group of Howard County General Hospital or your own for a teddy bear contest and a free hayride, enjoy live music both days, Clark’s Elioak Farm, 10500 Route 108, Ellicott City, 12-4 p.m. both days, Teddy bear contest 1-3 both days, Children of all ages. Admission (1 and up)- $4.50, Hayrides- $2, Pony rides- $2, Call 410-730-4049 or visit clarklandfarm.com.
Egyptomania! Learn about the processes and products of ancient Egyptian art and culture, Studio A, Family Art Center, The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Free. Call 410-547-9000 or visit thewalters.org.
32nd Annual Steam Show: Learn about vehicles old and new with an exhibition of horse-drawn, hand-drawn, and engine-powered machines, along with food and children’s activities. Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301 York Road, Lutherville, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Adults $10, Seniors/Firefighters $8. Kids ages 2-18 $5, Kids under 2 free. Call 410-321-7500 or visit firemuseummd.org.
Tree ID-ing at Patapsco Valley State Park: Take a hike and learn about your surroundings, the different species, and fun facts about trees at Patapsco Valley State Park, McKeldin Area, 3001 Marriottsville Road, 4-5 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $2 per person. Registration required. Call 410-461-5005 or visit dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/patapscovalley.html.
Sunday, May 3:
Mother's Day Celebration at Sharp Farm: Get ready for Mother’s Day by customizing a potted plant especially for her from a variety of flowers or herbs. You can also take a hayride, visit with farm animals at Sharp Farm, 4003 Jennings Chapel Road, Brookeville. Noon-5 p.m. Ages 2- 12. Must purchase flowers, but soil and fertilizer are free. Free admission and hayrides at 5 p.m. Call 410-489-2572 or visit sharpfarm.com.
5th Annual MayFair Family FUNdraiser: Dress like a cowboy/cowgirl and enjoy many wild-western themed activities including jewelery-making, crazy hairdos, cowboy bandanna/hat decorating, a moonbounce, and more at Port Discovery, 1- 5 p.m., Ages 2 and up. $25 per person; under 2 get in free. Registration recommended. Visit portdiscovery.org.
Garlic Mustard Challenge: Help out with the removal of the invasive garlic-mustard weed species and enjoy a picnic, music, games and food, Patapsco Valley State Park. Avalon Area, Pavilion #104, 12 p.m.- 4:40 p.m., Rain or shine, Ages 4 and up. Call 410-480-0824 or visit patapscoheritagegreenway.org.
Tooth Fairy Day: If your kids are obsessed with their wiggly teeth, you might want to head to the National Museum of Dentistry on Sundaymay3 for Tooth Fairy Day. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., kids can learn about baby teeth and permanent teeth, make a tooth tote, and get tips on how to care for their teeth. Free with admission; kids wearing fairy costumes admitted free. The museum is at 31 S. Greene St. Call 410-706-0600 or go to smile-experience.org
An entry in this year's Kinetic Sculpture Race. Photo by Baltimore Sun photographer Glenn Fawcett
