Charm City Moms: Maryland family activities this weekend - Parents: Help on child care, juggling work and family life

Lots going on this weekend. For one thing, it's opening weekend at Clark's Elioak Farm in Howard County, which has become a place of resurrection for treasured play structures from the old Enchanted Forest. Here's a preview from Baltimore Sun photographer/videographer Ken Lam:

And there's more, including some Easter and Passover activities:

Thursday, April 2:

Chocolate Seder: Join the Owings Mills JCC in a very sweet version of the traditional meal, April 2, Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, 6-7 p.m., $18 per member family, $25 per non-member family, Children grades K-5 plus family, Reservations required, Call 410-356-5200 ext. 339, or lwellerstein@jcc.org.

Friday, April 3:

If You Give A Pig a Pancake & Other Stories: Enjoy a musical performance based on the favorite book series at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Harford Community College, Amoss Center, Thomas Run Road, Bel Air. For ages 5-10. Premier seating: $11, Orchestra seating: adults $11, kids and teens $7, HCC students $7.

April Fool's Concert: Silly songs will be performed at 7 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church, 3807 N. Charles St., Baltimore. All ages, Free. Call 410-235-2356.

Saturday's lineup includes these events...

Saturday, April 4:

Enoch Pratt Fairy Tale Festival 2009: Dress as a fairy tale prince or princess and enjoy music, crown and crest-making, exploring and more Saturday and Sunday at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Central Library Main Hall, 400 Cathedral St. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. For children of all ages. Free.

Polar Weekend: The Maryland Science Center hosts a series of exhibits, movies and demonstrations to educate the public (including the younger generations) on scientific involvement in Antarctica Saturday and Sunday. Exhibits open during regular business hours; Polarpalooza film at 2:45 p.m. daily. for adults and children of all ages. Free with regular admission; Polarpalooza costs $1 in addition.

A is for Alice & Peter and the Wolf: Watch a dance performance geared toward a younger audience by Kinetics Dance Theatre at the Baltimore Museum of Art. $5. 410-480-1686.

12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt: Play with the Easter bunny, get your face painted, and search for eggs at Druid Hill Park, 3100 Swan Drive, Baltimore, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free for ages 7 and under; some activities may require a small fee. Call 410-396-7900 or visit baltimorecity.gov/government/recnparks.

Easter Eggstravaganza: An egg hunt, egg dyeing, and arts and crafts will be offered from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Timonium United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 2300 Pot Spring Road, Timonium. Hunt begins at 1:45 p.m., Kids ages toddlers and up. Free. Call 410-252-5500.

Nature storytime: Listen to a nature-themed story and make a related craft from 11 a.m.-noon at Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. Children of all ages. Free. Reservations required.

Sunday, April 5:

Natural egg dyeing: Learn to dye Easter eggs the natural way, with colorful foods like beets, coffee and turmeric, noon-2 p.m. Sunday at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, 5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills. Admission is $2; bring your own eggs (about a dozen is recommended). Meet at the visitors center. Registration required; call 410-461-5005.

Breakfast with the Bunny: Enjoy a pre-Easter breakfast buffet complete with freshly-made omelets from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Norrisville Volunteer Fire Company, 2134 Harkins Road, Pylesville. $7 per person; children under 5 eat free. Reservations recommended; call Maggie at 443-807-0316.