Charm City Moms: Things to do this weekend - Parents: Help on child care, juggling work and family life

Check out the Ukrainian Festival Saturday and Sunday in Patterson Park. Admission is free. And there's more to do with the family:

Thursday, Sept. 10:

Hands-on-Holidays Rosh Hashanah CelebrationThe Rosenbloom JCC in Owings Mills hosts a holiday event for 1- to 3-year-olds at 11:30 a.m., featuring circle time, crafts and snack.

Kids' Game Night: Kids 3-12 are invited to play board games at the Govans branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library starting at 4 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 11:

Carol Stream Amusements Carnival: Arundel Mills Mall hosts this carnival evenings from Friday through Sunday in the parking lot near Jared. Call 410-974-1990 for information.

Babies Love Books: Tots 6 months to 24 months can hear stories at 10:30 a.m. at the Edgewood branch of the Harford County Public Library. Registration required; call 410-612-1600.

Busy Beavers: Visit Bear Branch Nature Center, 300 John Owings Road, Westminster, for a program on beavers from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. $5. Reservation required. Call 410-848-2517.

Saturday, Sept. 12:

Back-to-School Rally for Health - Franklin Square Hospital Center's Crawford Conference Center hosts a back to school health rally from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with health information and activities for kids, such as story time, face painting and caricatures. Call 443-777-7900.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum's Kidsfest - The B&O Railroad Museum offers train rides and entertainment 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Live performances by the kids' band Milkshake each day at noon. Call 410-752-2462.

Amazing Mayans and More! - The Walters Art Museum holds Mayan-themed drop-in art activities from from 10 a.m- 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free.

Reisterstown Festival - The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with a children's area, fireworks, and other attractions at Hannah Moore School.

Fifteen Stars, Fifteen Stripes, Fifteen and Under Free! - Kids under 15 get in free to the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House from 10 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 13:

Children's Day at Ladew Gardens takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at the Ladew Gardens in Monkton. There will be crafts, learning activities, and children's performances. Adults $10, seniors and students $8, children $2, members free.

Grandparents Day at William Paca House:Grandparents get in free when accompanied by a grandchild at the William Paca House and Garden in Annapolis. 8 for adults; $5 for children ages 6-17; children under 6 free. The house and garden are open from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, with the last tour starting at 3:30 p.m.

Second Sundays in Leakin Park - Ride the miniature trains at Leakin Park.

(Baltimore Sun file photo of the 2006 Ukrainian Festival)