Audition for Harford Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’
Cheryl Clemens | 09/02/10
The Harford Ballet Company will hold open auditions for its annual production of the holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker,” on Saturday, Sept. 11, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Dance Conservatory of Maryland campus at 701 Whitaker Mill Road, Joppa MD 21085. Auditions are open to dancers from any dance school ages 6 to 12 who ... (read full story)
Happy 20th Anniversary Maryland Family!
Check out our latest issue for a look back to 1990 and all the great people, places and events that have appeared in our pages over the past 20 years. Be sure to read our interview with founder Rudy Miller and catch up with some of the families we’ve covered over the years (including our ... (read full story)
Mommy Messages
Want to let your children know you are thinking about them when they are at school, but have little time to jot a note for their lunchbox? Now you can buy mini note cards called Mommy Messages for just that purpose. Two sisters came up with the idea for the cards that express sentiments such as ... (read full story)
Maryland State Fair
Maryland State Fair: Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Livestock, crafts, produce, farm and garden exhibits, food, midway rides, horse raising and entertainment. Admission $8; children 6 to 11, $3; under 6, free. www.marylandstatefair.com ... (read full story)
Carroll County Family Center Y to expand
Members of the Carroll County Family Center Y could soon have more room for fitness activities, more room for children to play and more multipurpose spaces thanks to a renovation and expansion expected to begin this summer. The expansion will add approximately 5,000 square feet to the existing 24,000-square-foot center located at 1719 Sykesville Road. By ... (read full story)
Have fun on the run on I-95
You and your family may be well-versed in what attractions are near Interstate-95 in our neck of the woods. But if you plan to travel north or south along this main artery any time soon, consider taking along “Kids Love I-95,” a new family guidebook with hundreds of family-friendly attractions. The book contains more than 500 ... (read full story)
Baltimore Navy Week
If your kids like big ships and to see sailors in action, than head down to the Inner Harbor this weekend. Baltimore was selected this year to host the city’s first ever Navy Week which will include a series of events conducted by the United States Navy, Aug. 28 to Sept. 6 in downtown Baltimore and ... (read full story)
Goodbye summer, hello school
A big part of summer vacation is the mindset of freedom and relaxation. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But setting aside time now for a few worthwhile school-year preparations will pay dividends once the pace of life picks back up in the fall. There’s no need to end a great summer with a mad scramble ... (read full story)
Choo Choo Blue at B&O
There’s a new kiddie train ride at the B&O Railroad Museum opening tomorrow. Choo Choo Blueville takes children 2-12 on a 5-minute ride through a fictional town personalized by the museum’s new mascot Choo Choo Blue. The landscaped town has running water and 12 miniature buildings. “Children and families who loved our former small children’s ride before ... (read full story)
From sand and surf to swimming holes
For Jim White of Monkton, the Big Gunpowder Falls River in Baltimore County’s Gunpowder Falls State Park has held a special place in his heart for more than 30 years. “I remember taking my daughters tubing down it when they were just little,” he says. “When they grew up and had kids, I took them. It’s ... (read full story)
How is it made?
Interested in seeing millions of dollars rolling through a printing press? Witnessing crabs picked by hand for packing? Or watching how pretzels are shaped? Many nearby businesses provide opportunities to find out how things are made and often offer samples, too. Kids can learn everything from how glass is blown to how clocks are made. ... (read full story)