Maryland kids activities, last January weekend
UPDATE: Due to a cutting and pasting error by me, the date listing for Sunday and the body image workshop at Sheppard Pratt were left off the original version of this post. The body-image workshop, Chizuk Amuno concert, and model train display are all happening on Sunday, as you'll see in the corrected version below. My apologies for the error.
A birthday party for Sesame Street characters, a positive body-image program, a visit with a wildlife rehabilitator who inspired a book, and lots of cute pets are on tap this weekend. Of course, the snow may disrupt things, so it's good to check on your event before you go.
Thanks to Shruti Rastogi for pulling together the list:
Thursday, Jan. 28:
Happy Birthday, Ernie & Elmo! Rubber duckies, saxophone sheet music and anything red are gift ideas for the birthday celebration of Sesame Street’s Ernie and Elmo (although, Elmo’s birthday isn’t until Feb. 3) at the Glenwood branch of the Howard County Library. The 30-minute celebrations, which include stories, songs, crafts and refreshments, are for kids ages 2- 6 and will start at 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., or 2 p.m. Registration required; register online or call (410) 313-5579.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Winter Puppet Show: Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the North Carroll branch of the Carroll County Public Library at 10 a.m.
Pump it Up in Owings Mills is holding their “School is Out Jump” event where kids can jump from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for $6.
Oregon Ridge Nature Center will teach participants about how animals find food in winter and lead participants on a hike around the park. The night ends “sweetly” as participants make s’mores around a campfire. It starts at 6:30 p.m. and costs $3 a person.
Friday, Jan. 29:
World of Pets Expo: The Annual World of Pets Expo is being held at Maryland State Fairgrounds from Jan. 29 – 31. On Friday it will be open from 2 p.m. -8 p.m., on Saturday 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. and on Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kids under 5 free, kids 5-12 $5, and those over 12 $9. Tickets must be bought at the door using cash.
Native American Fun: Kids will learn about how Native American kids live at the Irvine Nature Center. They will play and make the same games and a craft that Native American kids play and make. If the weather is good, the fun will continue outside at the wigwam located on the grounds. The activity is intended for kids ages 7-10 and goes from 1 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $6 for members and $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and ends today; call (443) 738-9220.
Saturday, Jan. 30
Oh, Ethiopia! This Saturday and Sunday (Jan. 30-31) are the last days to participate in the free Ethiopian-inspired drop-in art activity at The Walters Art Museum. Kids can drop in from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to make Gunda Gunde Parade Fans.
Owl Open House: Meet Wildlife Rehabilitator Kathy Woods, who inspired the book, Baby Owl’s Rescue by Jennifer Keats Curtis, at the Eden Mill Nature Center for free from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Donuts and hot chocolate will be served. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling (410) 836-3050.
Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Classical Kids LIVE!, a company combining theater with music, will perform the story of Mozart’s life as seen through the eyes of his son. The show starts at 11 a.m. at the Joesph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. A ticket also grants access to the “Family Fun Zone,” which starts at 10 a.m. and includes the Port Discovery Children’s Museum’s interactive World Rhythm Drum Circus, the Maryland Zoo’s ZOOmobile (cute animals for kids to pet), an instrument petting zoo (so kids can see how they work) and face painting. Tickets are between $12 and $20 a seat.
Sunday, Jan. 31:
Promoting Positive Self-Esteem and Body Image: This free program for all ages is being offered from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt. Registration required; call 410-938-3157.
Joanie Leeds in Concert: Joanie Leeds will be performing Hebrew and English songs from her Parents’ Choice-winning album “City Kid” as well as her new album at the Chizuk Amuno Congregation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The concert is intended for pre-schoolers. Tickets are required and can be ordered at (410) 486-8642 and cost $5 per person or $18 for a family of 4 or more.
BSME Open House: See operating model trains at the Baltimore Society of Model Engineers from 1-5 p.m. Admission is by donation. *Note: they are located on the third floor of their building and do not have elevator access.
Comments
Wow, that's a really wide range of interests you covered in your post. Thanks for sharing, I'd love to attend the Baby Owl rescue activity and the Mozart one-it's great way to put children in touch with classical music from an early age to show them it's not necessarily something boring and adult-related only.
Posted by: Fun play online | January 29, 2010 11:48 AM