October may be the best time of year for kids in downtown Baltimore. Every weekend there will be a family-friendly theme with events, activities and discounts around downtown. Click the link at the bottom of the page for events and details, but here is a sampling of what’s in store: A Harry Potter Movie Showcase [...]
Archive for September, 2008
October is Kids Month in downtown Baltimore
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Howard County Get Up & Go
Thursday, September 25th, 2008The following listings contain events taking place in Howard County, Md. For more listings, including other events in the county and around the greater Baltimore area, click the link at the bottom of this page. Storytimes * Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance unless noted. > Baltimore and Ohio [...]
Get Up & Go
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Storytimes Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance unless noted. > National Aquarium in Baltimore Pier 3, 501 Pratt St. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Included with regular admission. Adults, $21.95; Seniors, $20.95; Ages 3-11, $14.95; Ages 3 and under, free. 410-476-3833 or www.aqua.org > Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum [...]
I say bring on the flu shot!
Thursday, September 25th, 2008I hate it when my kids get sick. Seriously, I get a little manic. As soon as someone says “I don’t feel good,” my heart starts beating a little faster and my hands get a bit sweaty. (I told you, I’m crazy.) The one thing that gave me pause about having kids in the first [...]
What’s Up Doc?
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Q When is the best age to teach a child to ride a two-wheel bike? I’d like to teach my youngest before he develops the fear that my older kids had, but I’m wondering if there are coordination issues. Learning to ride a bike is great fun for kids and good exercise. Most children are [...]
Does your child need a flu shot?
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Dawn O’Croinin, an attorney in Ellicott City, and her husband, Conor, the son of a pediatrician, have gotten their flu shots every fall since they were young. Now that they have a daughter, born in September 2007, they intend to make sure she gets them as well. “There’s very little risk associated with the shots, [...]