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GRAB AND GO KIDS PLANNER: Outdoor Films, Annie's Playground, Tinkertoys and More
A roundup of family-friendly activities for you to try this weekend.
When/Where: Thursdays this summer at 9 p.m. at The Hughes Family Outdoor Theater, Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD
Why Go: “I could dance with you 'til the cows come home. On second thought, I'd rather dance with the cows 'til you came home.” Says Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho Marx) in this week’s screening of Duck Soup. This summer’s series of films explores what makes us smile. So grab a blanket and a picnic and make your way to the Hughes Family Outdoor, featuring the natural amphitheater formed by Federal and a 30 foot wide screen. Enjoy the lights, camera and relaxing.
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Price: Free.
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When/Where: Sunday, July 31 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Towson Town Center, Level One Grand Court, 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD.
Why Go: Those boys are so busted when you see them at the mall offering to pose with pictures with your little ones. Also joining them, Perry the Platypus, (also known Agent P), so you can enjoy themed activities, and games. The Radio Disney Road Crew will provide entertainment, inviting guests to sing and dance to familiar songs. This event is happening because of Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s “Perfect-free-thing-to-do-inator”, of course.
Price: Free.
SKI ROUNDTOP SUMMER ACTIVITIES
When/Where: All Summer, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Roundtop Mountain Resort, 925 Roundtop Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339.
Why Go: With bumper boats, paint ball, vertical treks, OGO balls, summer tubing and more you have got to give this place a try. Whether you are zipping from tree house to tree house or taking a scenic lift ride, there is something thrilling for everyone.
Price: Season passes and course specific prices. Check website for details.
When/Where: Daylight hours at Annie’s Playground at Edgeley Grove Park, 864 Smith Lane, Fallston, MD 21047.
Why Go: This memorial playground is dedicated to the child in all of us. Set on acres of donated farmland with state of the art play equipment it’s a world unto to itself. With it’s jutting looping slides, musical installations, tire swings and child swings the little ones can get lost in play. Open fields and special fenced in kickball play areas let the energetic ones run with zeal. There is a picnic area for snack breaks and small gatherings. It’s truly a unique experience.
Price: Free.
TINKERTOY BUILD YOUR OWN IMAGINATION
When/Where: Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Port Discovery Children's Museum, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Why Go: Build this activity into your weekend. With seven unique building stations this interactive exhibit will inspire your child’s imagination:
- Invent - Match real inventions with their natural inspiration and create a design of your own.
- Collaborate - Work independently or with a partner to create designs.
- Energize - Test your own wind-powered creations.
- Change - Select and position words to build silly sentences that serve as the springboard for innovation.
- Develop - Fill a life-size human form with Tinkertoy hubs.
- Create - This open play area features a spectacular assortment of Tinkertoy pieces.
Price: $13.95 (Kids under 2 are free).
