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families get creative for free at the baltimore museum of art

families get creative for free at the baltimore museum of art

The second stop on our family’s city art tour has been on our list for a while. Finally, a few weeks ago, we made it to the Free Family Sunday program at the Baltimore Museum of Art. My oldest, Olive, has been to the BMA before on a class trip and both girls are familiar [...]

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waterfront partnership kicks off the fam-friendly summer social season — tonight!

waterfront partnership kicks off the fam-friendly summer social season — tonight!

Waterfront Partnership’s First Summer Social of 2013 is tonight from 5pm to 8pm! Head to West Shore Park for an evening of live music by Sons of Pirates, food trucks, drinks and a kids play area! Don’t let a little rain in the forecast scare you — a large portion of West Shore Park has [...]

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what’s up for the weekend: may 3-5, 2013

what’s up for the weekend: may 3-5, 2013

I think May just may be my favorite time of year. Windows and sliding screen doors open (reminder: shout at the kids a little quieter now…), dining al fresco, color popping up everywhere and all the fun outdoor events kicking off for the season. We’ve got preschool picnics and birthday parties on the agenda this [...]

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family play date: art adventure at art outside!

family play date: art adventure at art outside!

Have a budding Picasso in your life? How about a mini-Mozart? Then our next family play date is perfect for you! Join us on May 19th from 11 AM to 4:30 PM at Art Outside, a day-long FREE art festival celebrating everything creative! We’ve brought together area partners for a super (cool) art adventure play [...]

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right here in baltimore, believe it or not!

right here in baltimore, believe it or not!

Feel like you’ve seen it all when it comes to family attractions in the Inner Harbor? Have you seen a portrait of Hillary Clinton rendered in shades of fast food grease? No? Then you haven’t seen anything yet.
You also likely haven’t visited the Odditorium at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
Chesapeake Bay’s own “Cheesie” welcomes visitors [...]

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family fun + a good cause at the bryn mawr school bazaar

family fun + a good cause at the bryn mawr school bazaar

Fam-friendly fun plus a good cause? We can definitely get on board with that!
Head to The Bryn Mawr School in Roland Park on May 4th from 10 AM – 2 PM for their annual community bazaar. Rides, family fun, bake sale, karaoke, carnival games and MORE! The yearly event brings Bryn Mawr and community families [...]

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play date recap: earth day fun at gilman school!

play date recap: earth day fun at gilman school!

We had such a good time celebrating Earth Day at Gilman School on April 13th! Apple tasting, song-singing, trail mix making, paper earth collages, honeycomb sampling, playground playing and MORE!
Thanks to Gilman School, Bryn Mawr School and Roland Park Country School staff for leading all of the activities. It’s an art, music, literacy, math and [...]

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what’s up for the weekend: april 20-21, 2013

what’s up for the weekend: april 20-21, 2013

Some of our favorite spring Baltimore events are happening this weekend! Fells Point Privateer Festival, one of the best semi-annual toy sales in Baltimore, an ah-mazing Earth Day Celebration at Irvine, a chance to check out the tulips in full bloom at Sherwood Gardens, toppling {yes, you read that right} at the Science Center and [...]

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around charm city

Jun
19
Wed
10:30 am Toddler Time @ B&O Railroad Museum
Toddler Time @ B&O Railroad Museum
Jun 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Toddler Time is held at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month through October. Children listen to a classic railroad story, [...]
11:00 am Storytime at Greetings and Readings @ Greetings & Readings
Storytime at Greetings and Readings @ Greetings & Readings
Jun 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Baltimore parents bring their children to meet Miss Emma every Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Kids Story Time. Miss Emma carefully selects the books to [...]
5:00 pm Ride Around the Resevoir @ Druid Hill Park
Ride Around the Resevoir @ Druid Hill Park
Jun 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy a ride around the scenic reservoir and Jones Falls Trail. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID to [...]
Jun
20
Thu
9:00 am Self-Guided Geocaching Trail @ Irvine Nature Center
Self-Guided Geocaching Trail @ Irvine Nature Center
Jun 20 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 am
Come check out Irvine’s geocaching trail, created with help from the Ranger Rick and the National Wildlife Federation! Bring your own GPS or members can [...]
10:00 am Tiny Tinkerers @ Maryland Science Center
Tiny Tinkerers @ Maryland Science Center
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
An exciting exploration time designed for younger children and their adult caregivers. Enjoy the Kids Room’s Discovery Space completely field trip free until 11:00 AM. [...]

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