Grab & Go Kids Planner: Bees, Fleas, Sneetches and Snipes

HONEY HARVEST FESTIVAL 

When/Where: Oct. 1, 2. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oregon Ridge Nature Center 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030

Why Go: “Bee” that way with this 30th Annual Honey Harvest featuring beehive demonstrations, honey extraction, candle dipping, and mead making (honey wine). There are also Civil War reenactments, early American craft demonstrations of wool spinning and blacksmithing. Kids’ activities including: petting zoo, puppet shows, face painting, crafts and an educational book fair. Apple cider, hotdogs, honey, crafts, and live music round out the festival’s offerings.

Price: Free admission

THE 45^TH ANNUAL FELLS POINT FUN FESTIVAL

When/Where: Oct. 1, 2. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 812 S. Ann St. Baltimore, MD 

Why Go: Join a few hundred thousand of your closest friends at this weekend festival in Fells Point where there is something for everyone in the family. Dozens of food vendors (four food courts), hundreds of arts and crafts vendors, the Fun Fest Flea Market, live music, dancers, carnival rides, a block of children’s activities and so much more will give you much to choose from as you jump into the party. 

Price:  Free

SEUSSICAL

When/Where: Friday, September 30th, 7 to 9 p.m. at (Amoss Center), Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air, MD

Why Go:  Oh the places you’ll go with Thing 1 and Thing 2. Come out and see the TheatreworksUSA Broadway adaptation of this charming musical. The Cat in the Hat hosts the show while Horton hears a Who in little Jo Jo and we all cheer for the Sneetches. This adaptation is especially for young audiences and it features 13 actors and dazzling production values.

Price: $7 - $12

THE GREAT SNIPE HUNT 

When/Where: Oct. 1, 7 to 9 p.m. at Rockburn Branch Park, (West Area), Pfeiffers Corner Schoolhouse, 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Ellicott City, MD

Why Go: Shhhh—gather around the campfire to load up on s'mores and make a craft while preparing for the Great Snipe Hunt. Mysteries of the forest surround this mystical outing. It’s Howard County’s own creature of legend: The Howard County Snipe. Participants are asked to bring a large brown paper bag and flashlight for this catch-and-release event. Designed for those ages 4-7 and their parents, older siblings are welcome.

Price:  Free (Reservations Required) (410) 313- 7275

SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL 

When/Where: Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 2. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Timonium Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd.

Timonium, MD 21093

Why Go: It's one giant show-and-tell from hundreds of unique craft makers from all over the region. At this fair you will find crafts, including functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography, and fine art. For the kids there is a fairy tale where you and your children can participate in the theatre. Put on elaborate costumes and transform into actors and actresses as the storyteller weaves a tale.

Price: $7