GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER: Maple Syrup, Glass Blowing and Ancient Musical Instruments

Cockeysville Patch has some great family friendly ideas for you in the week ahead. If you have a budding artist, take them to the Superhero Comic Book event or the Walters Art Gallery to create dragon drums. For a warm spot on a chilly day, visit the McFadden Art Glass Gallery and snuggle up to the glass blowers while creating one of a kind artwork. 

FAMILY BEST BETS FOR THE WEEK

1. Maple Magic

Where/When: The Irvine Nature Center, Sunday, Feb. 20, 1-2:30 p.m.

Why Go: Walk the Irvine woods in a quest to make delicious maple syrup.  Learn how to identify maple trees, tap a tree to collect its sugary sap and convert it into syrup using Irvine's enormous evaporator.

Pricing: Free, but reservations required

2. Draw Superhero Comic Books 

Where/When: Pikesville Library, Thursday, Feb.17, 7 p.m.

Why Go: Learn how to draw your own superhero, and write a comic book with a story, main character and background. This event is best suited for ages 11 to 17.

Pricing: Free, but reservations required

3.  Drop in Art Act: Traveling Tunes 

Where/When: The Walters Art Museum, Saturday, Feb.19, 10-3 p.m.

Why Go: Discover ancient musical instruments and be inspired to create dragon drums, sweet musical boxes, rattle-like sistrums and collages.

Pricing: Free

4.  Family Fun at McFadden Art Glass 

Where/When: McFadden Art Glass, Sunday, Feb. 20,1-4 p.m.

Why Go: Watch live glass blowing! Ages 5 and up can make their own glass pendant, flower ornament or paperweight. Tour the amazing gallery and enjoy food and drink at the Glass Grill.

Pricing:  $20 to $50 depending on your project

5. Full Sap Moon Night Hike

Where/When: Oregon Ridge Nature Center, Friday, Feb. 18, 7–9 p.m.

Why Go: Find a sweet treat by moonlight and tap a tree. Afterwards, warm up by a fire and enjoy s'mores. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Pricing: Free, but reservations are required