Father's Day weekend
A father-son look-alike contest, Father's Day crafts, and a screening of a local stay-at-home dad documentary are on tap for this Father's Day weekend. Also, dads get in free at Medieval Times at Arundel Mills Mall Friday through Sunday (with the purchase of a full-price adult admission), and ride Urban Pirates free Sunday in Baltimore and Annapolis.
Here's our roundup, with help from intern Kayla Cross:
Thursday, June 18:
Portraits Like Picasso: School-aged children can learn about the painter and use his techniques to create their own portrait at 3 p.m. at the Randallstown Library. Free. Registration required; call 410-887-0770.
Friday, June 19:
Totsercise at the Woodlawn Library: Take the children, ages 2 to 5, for a free musical exercise program, 10:30 a.m. at the Woodlawn Library.
Disc Golf Clinic: Learn to play disc golf, a game involving elevated holes and flying discs, at Patapsco Valley State Park with disc golf professionals from Discover Outdoor Fitness from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For ages 9 and up. Free. Bring walking shoes and water.
Father/Son Look Alike Contest: Reserve your spot to compete in the Father/Son Look Alike contest at the Avenue in White Marsh. Contestants, infants and up, are judged on facial, dress and overall similarities to their fathers and compete for shopping sprees. You can register as late as 5:30 p.m. the day of this free event, which starts at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 20:
Father's Day craft: What do pipe stems, buttons and popsicle sticks make? A Father’s Day tie. Head out to a the Lakeshore Learning Store in Towson, where kids can make ties, cards and other crafts for Father’s Day. The event is free and lasts from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Happy SAHD DVD Screening: Come out to a screening of Michael Ivan Schwartz’s stay-at-home Dad documentary, Happy SAHD. The documentary shows the lives of a dozen Baltimore area dads who have chosen to stay at home. It all starts with a performance by Ellen Cherry, whose music is in the documentary. The screening will be held at Van Bokkelen Hall, Towson University, at 3 p.m., and adults are encouraged to bring a $10 donation. Copies of the DVD will be available for purchase at $20.
Don't Bug Me: Search for and identify insects with naturalists at the Soldier's Delight Natural Environment Area. For $5 per person, kids can discover insects and create their own as well. This event lasts from 10 a.m. to noon, and is for ages 6 to 12.
Children's Gardening: Salad Days: Discover science and gardening in a fun atmosphere. Kids can participate in crafts, grow food and learn about seeds and life cycles in this event held at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. $4, or $10 for three programs. Reserve your spot, for a child aged 5 to 10, in this activity ahead of time.
Sunday, June 21:
Father's Day Maze Hunt: Explore the Enchanted Forest at Clark's Elioak Farm with Dad for a fun Father's Day event. Each father and child will receive a free "Maze Guide and Activity Book" to use during the Enchanted Forest Pine Tree Maze. If Dad answers all of the questions right in the activity book, he can win a free hay ride ticket. Admission is $4.50 and the event lasts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pirate Adventures and Urban Pirates Father's Day Special: Fathers and grandfathers sail for free at Chesapeake Pirates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families, with children ages 3 to 10 can enjoy the holiday with treasure hunts, face painting and water cannons. Reservations and tickets are required. Tickets are $18; $10 for children under age 3. In Baltimore, fathers ride free with Urban Pirates in Fells Point. Tickets $20; $10 for kids 2 and under.
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