Maryland family fun this week
Can August really be here? You'll want to pack those pool visits, backyard barbecues and day trips into your weekends before school starts, but if you're into something more formal, there are free concerts, library activities, and the city International Festival.
As usual, credit for the list goes to intern Kayla Cross:
Thursday, July 30:
Old Tales with a New Twist!: Children ages 6 to 12 can come to the Herring Run branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library to listen to old stories, and afterward, create a new ending for them. This event is free and lasts from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, July 31:
PIZZA!: Learn more about this popular treat at the Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library, including how it came to be and other interesting facts. Teenagers ages 11 to 17 can also make their own pizza to munch on while they play pizza-related games. This event is free and starts at 1 p.m. Registration is required: call 410-386-4488 or go to www.library.carr.org.
Sing, Say, Stomp & Play!: This week the Woodlawn branch of the Baltimore County Public Library is hosting Tracey and her song and dance program. Children ages 2-5 can come with an adult and enjoy an afternoon of fun and creativity. This event is free and starts at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 1:
Displays Like Monet: Learn more about Claude Monet and his artwork at the Cockeysville branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. The program features Monet’s Water Lilies, and school age children can make their own garden scene. This event is free and starts at 2 p.m. Registration is required: call 410-887-7750.
Anime drawing: Kids and teens 11-17 are invited to the Rosedale branch of the Baltimore County Public Library to learn how to draw anime characters. This event is free and starts at 2 p.m.
Waterfront Wiggle Free Kids’ Concert: Rodney Henry performs a free rockabilly concert at West Shore Park at 4 p.m.
Footloose: Revel in the rebellious ways of a small farm town during the Drama Learning Center’s performance of Footloose. Footloose tells the story of a preacher’s ban on dancing, and the teenagers who rebelled against it. The show opens on Aug. 1 at 8 p.m., but there is an 80s themed pre-show Summer Party at 4 p.m. on August 2. Tickets are $15 per person, and $12 each for groups of 10 or more.
International Festival:Celebrate Baltimore’s cultural diversity at this two-day festival at Poly/Western High School. There will be music, dancing and ethnic foods. Featured bands include Ashford and Simpson, and Image Band. Festival admission is free, and the festival will last from noon to 9 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
Healthy First Saturday: Enjoy a day of healthy, family fun at Port Discovery as part of there Healthy First Saturday program. This Saturday’s activities will include "FUN Drum Rhythm Circle" from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., FIDOS for Freedom from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and other health-related booths and screenings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular admission is required at $12.95 per person.
Sunday, August 2:
Summer Vacation at the BMA: Spend a Sunday afternoon at the Baltimore Museum of Art as part of its Free Family Sundays program. This week’s program is American Road Trip, and starts at 2 p.m.
Summer Concert Series:Bring your blanket and lawn chair to the meadow at Historic Jerusalem Mill Village for a Southern and classic rock performance by Great Train Robbery. This event starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are $5-$7, while children under age 12 get in for free.
Photo of Rodney Henry performing by Monica Lopossay/Baltimore Sun, 2003
