Things to do with the family this weekend
The 2009 Baltimore Book Festival starts Friday. For young kids, there are craft projects and story times, and a live stageshow with characters from PBS' "Electric Company" will be presented at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Here's more:
Thursday, Sept. 24:
Apples, Apples, Apples:Learn about the varieties of autumn's favorite fruit at the Orleans Street branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. 3:30 p.m. For ages 6-12.
Friday, Sept. 25:
Edgar Allan Poe's Berenice is performed at 7 p.m. at the National Museum of Dentistry. $10.
Saturday, Sept. 26:
Hispanic Heritage at Port Discovery: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at Port Discovery with Mexican dancing, food and other activities. Free with admission.
Marathon Kids kickoff: Kids can pledge to run or walk 26.2 miles over several months as part of the program Marathon Kids at the program kickoff at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Western High School.
Sunday, Sept. 27:
Teen Zine Launch Party & Workshop The Walters Art Museum Teen Arts Council hosts a free back-to-school event for those 14-18 to celebrate the launch of their new 'zine. Teenagers can vote on what they want to do at the museum this year and take part in a 'zine-making workshop. 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
BWI Run/Walk:A 4 mile run and 2 mile family walk to support the Kennedy Krieger Down Clinic programs kicks off at 8:50 a.m. at the Midfield Cargo Complex of Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Free Family Sundays: The Baltimore Museum of Art features a family tour to learn about ghosts of the museum. 2 p.m.
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