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GRAB & GO: A Handy List of Fun Events for Parents, Kids
Will you develop your superpowers or tap into a maple? We've scoured the area to find great activities for kids and their parents.
Thursday, Feb. 17
Time for the kids to develop new powers. Superpowers, even. On Thursday, the invites children ages 11–17 to learn to draw their own superhero and develop a comic book with a storyline, main character and background. The event begins at 7 p.m. There is no charge, but registration is required. The Pikesville Library is located at 1301 Reistertown Road, Pikesville. For more details, call 410-887-1234, write pikesvil@bcpl.net or visit bcpl.info.
Friday, Feb. 18
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Foster your child’s love of reading at the ’s Preschool Story Time, held each Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interact with the little ones during stories, activities and songs. The Pikesville Library is located at 1301 Reistertown Road, Pikesville. For additional details, call 410-887-1234, e-mail pikesvil@bcpl.net or visit bcpl.info.
Friday, Feb. 18
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Do a little ooooh-ing and aaaaaah-ing at our big, amazing universe this Friday at the Maryland Science Center. “Stargazing Fridays” allow visitors to use outdoor telescopes to get a better look at the moon, planets and other stars. Remember to dress warmly. “Stargazing Fridays” run from 5:30–9 p.m. There is no charge, but admission to the Science Center itself requires a fee. The Center is located at 601 Light St., Baltimore 21230. Find out more at 410-545-2999 or mdsci.org.
Saturday, Feb. 19
Pam the Kindersinger will be the celebrity of the hour at the Towson Branch Library on Saturday. Bring the kids and celebrate winter with music, humor, fun and ventriloquism. The show begins at 10:30 a.m. Audience participation is encouraged! The Towson Branch Library is located at 320 York Rd., Towson 21204. Visit bcpl.info or call 410-887-6166.
Sunday, Feb. 20
It’s at the Irvine Nature Center this Sunday. Take a stroll through the woods and learn how to tap for natural maple sap, then convert the sticky stuff to yummy syrup using the Nature Center’s enormous evaporator. Begins at 1 p.m. Open to all ages. Cost: Free for members/$10 non-members. The Nature Center is located at 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills. For additional details, visit explorenature.org or call 410-738-9224.
To search for more events, for kids and grownups alike, this week and beyond, visit Pikesville Patch's Events Calendar.