Here are events for March. For additional events check out our interactive calendar here.
STORY TIMES
Note: Story times are free and require registration one week in advance unless noted.
> Arbutus Library 1582 Sulphur Spring Road. 410-887-1451
* Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 9 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Pajama story time.
* March 17 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
> Catonsville Library 1100 Frederick Road. 410-887-0951
* Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 13 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
* March 6 10:30 a.m. Saturday Story Time. Ages 2 to 5.
> Cockeysville Library 9833 Greenside Drive. 410-887-7750
* No programming during renovations.
> Essex Library 1100 Eastern Blvd. 410-887-0295
* Thursdays 2 p.m. Book Sharing Club. Grades 4 to 6.
* Fridays 11 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 10 and 20 11 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
* March 6 11 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
> Hereford Library 16940 York Road. 410-887-1919
* Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Baby Boosters. Up to age 2.
* Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
> Lansdowne Library 500 Third Ave. 410-887-5602
* Mondays 7 p.m. Ageturdays 1 p.m. Ages 2 to 5.
> Loch Raven Library 1046 Taylor Ave. 410-887-4444
* March 17 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* North Point Library 1716 Merritt Blvd. 410-887-7255
* Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 11 and 25 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
> Parkville Library 9509 Harford Road. 410-887-5353
* Thursdays 9:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 9 and 22 9:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
* March 17 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Pajama Story Time.
> Perry Hall Library 9685 Honeygo Blvd. 410-887-5195
* Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
* Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 17 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. St. Patrick’s Day Story Time.
> Pikesville Library 1301 Reisterstown Road. 410-887-1234
* Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 6, 20, 24 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
* March 11 and 25 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 3.
* March 10 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Pajama Story Time.
> Randallstown Library 8604 Liberty Road, Randallstown, 410-887-0770
* Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* Saturdays 3 p.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
> Reisterstown Library 21 Cockeys Mill Road, Reisterstown, 410-887-1165
* Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 4, 11, 18 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
* March 22 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. All About Nuitrition Story Time.
* Rosedale Library, 6105 Kenwood Avenue, 410-887-0512
* Mondays 9:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
* Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 3.
* Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 10 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Pajama Story Time.
> Towson Library 310 York Road. 410-887-6166
* Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Up to age 2. Baby Boosters.
* Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 28 1:30 p.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 28 2:30 p.m. Ages up to 2. Baby Boosters.
> White Marsh Library 8133 Sandpiper Circle. 410-887-5097
* Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* Thursdays 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Baby Boosters. Up to age 2.
* March 9 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Nutrition Story Time
> Woodlawn Library 1811 Woodlawn Drive. 410-887-1336
* Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* March 20 10:30 a.m. Baby Boosters.onal Aquarium 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Included with admission. 410-727-3474. www.aqua.org
> Central Library 1035 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-313-7880
* Mondays 6:30 p.m. Ages up to 2.
* Tuesdays and Fridays 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Ages up to 2.
* Tuesdays 7 p.m. Ages 6 to 8 Book-N-Chat
* Wednesdays 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. All ages
* Thursdays 7 p.m. All ages. Pajama Time.
* Saturdays 10:15 and 11:30 p.m. All ages.
* March 1 7 p.m. Ages 8 to 11. Chapter Chats featuring “Landry News” by Andrew Clements.
* March 11 10:15 and 11 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Storybook Friends with craft
* March 1 2 and 3 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Storybook Friends with craft
* East Columbia Library 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia. 410-313-7700
* Mondays 10 and 11 a.m. All ages.
* Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages up to 2.
* Thursdays 6 p.m. All ages.
* Fridays 10 and 11 a.m. All ages.
> Elkridge Library 6540 Washington Blvd. 410-313-5085
* Tuesdays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages up to 2.
* Wednesdays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages 3 to 5.
* Thursdays 10:15 a.m. Ages up to 2.
* Wednesdays 7 p.m. All ages.
* Fridays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. All ages.
* Saturdays 11 a.m. Ages up to 2.
* March 11 7 p.m. Elks Starters Ages 7 to 8. “The Blue Ghost” by Marion Dane Bauer.
* March 18 7 p.m. Elks Jr. Ages 8 to 9. “Christian the Lion” by Anthony Bourke.
> Glenwood Library 2350 Route 97, Cooksville. 410-313-5579
* Mondays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Picture Book Parade
* Tuesdays 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages up to 2.
* Thursdays and Fridays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Picture Book Parade
* March 11 4:30 p.m. Ages 8 and 9. Series Superstars.
* March 22 7 p.m. Storybook Friends with craft.
* March 29 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Rabbit stories and craft.
* Miller Library 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1955
* Mondays 10 and 11 a.m. Ages 3 to 5.
* Tuesdays 7 p.m. All ages. Pajama time.
* Tuesdays 10 and 11 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* Fridays 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Ages up to 2.
> Savage Library 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel. 410-880-5978
* Tuesdays 10 a.m. Ages 2 to 5.
* Tuesdays 7 p.m. All ages. Pajama time.
* Wednesdayd 11 a.m. Ages up to 2.
* Thursdays 10:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 5 with craft.
* Saturdays 11 a.m. All ages.
> Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum 901 W. Pratt St. First and third Wednesdays. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. 410-752-2490 or www.borail.org
> Maryland Science Center 601 Light St., Baltimore. Fridays 2 p.m. Preschool. Adults $14.50 to 20; seniors $13.50 to 19; children 3 to 12, $10-14. 410-685-5225 or www.mdsci.org
> Irvine Nature Center 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills. 10 a.m. Ages 2 and up. Free. 443-738-9200 or www.explorenature.com
> Marshy Point Nature Center 7130 Marshy Point Road, Baltimore. Mondays 11 a.m. to noon. Pre-school drop in. Ages up to 3. Stories, crafts, games, songs and outdoor activities. Free. 410-887-2817 or www.marshypoint.org
> Port Discovery Children’s Museum 35 Market Place, Baltimore. Tuesdays through Fridays 11:30 a.m. Saturdays 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Sundays 3:30 p.m. Ages up to 4. $12.95, ages 2 and up; under 2, free. 410-864-2668 or www.portdiscovery.org
> Ukazoo Books 730 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 and up. Books, singing, craft-2665.
> Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. Wednesdays 10:30-noon. Ages 3 to 5. Free. 410-547-9000 or www.thewalters.org
PARENTS
> Mocha Moms Inc. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. West Baltimore County, locations vary. Stay-at-home mothers of color. 410-580-0290 or www.mochamoms.org
> MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Second and fourth Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Epworth United Methodist Church, 600 Warren Road, Cockeysville. 410-916-4107
> MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) First and third Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3911 Sweet Air Road, Phoenix. Childcare provided. www.mops.org
> MOMS Club of Catonsville-South Fourth Wednesday, 10 a.m. Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave. 410-747-5933 or www.momsclub.org
> Moms Club of Phoenix/Cockeysville Support group for stay at home moms. Fourth Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Email for location: cockeysvillemomsclub@gmail.com
> MOMS Club of Odenton First Monday, 10 a.m. Alternates between West County Library and Provinmsclubofodenton.com
> MOMS Club of Owings Mills Third Fridays. 410-833-7463.
> MOMS Club of Parkton Fourth Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Call for location. 410-239-8501
> PATH (Parents AT Home) of Baltimore County Third Wednesday, 10 a.m. Christian Temple, 5820 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville. Support, activities and networking for parents. 410-788-1739 or http://geocities.com/BCGCPATH/
> Columbia Area Mothers of Multiples First Monday, 7:30 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia. 410-750-1322 or www.camom.net
> MOMS Club of Bel Air Downtown Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. belairmom@hotmail.com for meeting place.
> MOMS Club of Columbia-East Social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Columbia, east of Route 29. Second Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. New Hope Lutheran Church, 8575 Guilford Road, Columbia. www.momsclubofcolumbiaeast.com or 443-832-4189
> MOMS Club of Clarksville/Columbia -West Social and support group for stay-at-home moms of Clarksville, Columbia-west, Highland, Fultong. Second Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. Linden-Linthicum United Methodist Church, Clarksville. clarksvillecolumbiamoms@yahoo.com.
> MOMS Club of Elkridge Third Wednesday 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. www.momsclubofelkridge.org.
> MOMS Club of Ellicott City, South First Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Glen Mar Church, Route 103. momsclubofec_south@yahoo.com
> MOMS Club of Fallston Last Friday, 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalists of Fallston, 1127 Old Fallston Road. 443-621-4679 or fallstonmomsclub@hotmail.com
> MOMS Club of Laurel First Thursday, 7 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road. 301-317-0736 or www.laurelmomsclub.org
> Moms Club of Pasadena NW Third Wednesday, 10 a.m. Community United Methodist, 8680 Fort Smallwood Road. 410-255-1212 or momsclubpasadenanw@gmail.com
> Moms, Inc. Second Tuesday, 10 a.m. Linden Linthicum Methodist Church, 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville. Support for moms who run a home-based business or plan to start one. 410-795-8390 or www.momsinc.org
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> PATH (Parents at Home) of Howard County Third Monday, 10-11:30 a.m. parents_at_home@hotmail.com or 410-992-9291 for locations or visit www.parentsathome.org
> PATH of Mount Airy First Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. E-mail for location. info@mtairypath.org
> PATH of Carroll County Third Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Route 26, Eldersburg. http://pathathome.org/
> LOCATE: Child Care weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Howard County Child Care Resource Center, 3300 N. Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Free assistance locating state licensed child care centers, child care providers, pre-schools and school-aged programs. ho.md.us./childcareresourcecenter
EVENTS
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Silly Goose and Val’s Musical Zoo Val and Silly Goose sing songs and tell stories with friends Cy, the three-toed sloth, and Rufus, the reluctant dragon. 7 p.m. Ages 2 to 5. Lansdowne Library.
* Elephant & Piggie Celebrate National Pig Day with Mo Willems’ lovable characters and make a craft. 10:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Savage Library. Registration required.
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Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies On backs, tummies or held in arms. 10:30 a.m. 6 weeks to 10 months old. Pikesville Library. Registration required.
* Hurrah For Dr. Suess Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with zany stories and a craft. 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Ages 3 to 6. East Colu Japanese Doll Festival Celebrate Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) with Kamishibai story theater, traditional music, and a game featuring hyoshigi (wooden clappers used by traveling candy sellers). 7 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Elkridge Library. Registration required.
* Spring Is Here! Candy and Cupcake, along with other puppets. Songs and stories about spring, planting, birds and insects. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Perry Hall Library.
* Fear — Friend or Foe? The Maryland Zoo’s ZOOmobile introduces commonly feared animals and why they merit our respect more than our fear. 10:30 a.m. Randallstown Library.
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Spring Is Here! 10:30 a.m. Pikesville Library. See 3/3.
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Spring Is Here! 10:30 a.m. Towson Library. See 3/3.
* Bad Bad Plants Find out if throwing a dead plant outside causes harm. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. 1 p.m. Ages 5-11. $2. Avalon area of Patapsco Valley State Park. Meet at picnic tables at Lost Lake. 410-461-5005 to sign up.
* Popsicle Plunge Wintertime “polar plunge” into the bay with music, food and festival to benefit Baltimore County’s Marshy Point Nature Center. Noon to 2 p.m. $20 for plungers, free for everyone else. Gunpowder State Park’s Hammerman Area. 410-887-2817. www.marshypoint.org
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Fear: Friend or Foe? 2 p.m. Pikesville Library. See 3/3.
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Spring is Here! 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Arbutus Library. See 3/3.
* Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies 10 a.m. Catonsville Library. Registration required. See 3/2.
* Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots Crawlers and walkers playfully practice yoga postures while they are standing, sitting up, walking, or jumping. 11 a.m. 11 to 24 months old. Catonsville Library. Registration required.
* Buzzin’ Bees How bees help the environment. 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 6. East Columbia Library.
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Spring Is Here! 10:30 a.m. North Point Library. See 3/3.
* Act Out! Learn basic acting techniques and games and turn a story into a play. 7 p.m. Ages 8 to 12. Miller Library. Registration required.
* Choo Choo Science Learn everything from the history of trains to how these massive machines keep chugging along the tracks. 2 p.m. Maryland Science Center Kid’s Room. www.mdsci.org
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Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Tots 10:30 a.m. Towson Library. Registration required. See 3/9.
* Family Movie Night “Shrek” with free popcorn. 6:30 p.m. Miller Library.
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DinoRock Mama Maiasaura and her dinosaur babies, Crash-Boom-Bam Sam the Triceratops, Baby Rex and Doris Stegosaurus sing and dance their way through the magical would of dinosaurs. 10 a.m. $4.75 ages 2 and up. The Other Barn, Columbia. 410-730-4610. www.oaklandmills.org
* Imagination & Creation Exploration Brave the elements and learn what it takes to be a meteorologist. 3 p.m. For ages 5 to 8. Maryland Science Center Kid’s Room. www.mdsci.org
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Star-Gazing View Saturn with almost no visible rings with help from the Westminster Astronomy Club. 8 to 10 p.m. Rain or shine. Soldiers Delight, Owings Mills.410-549-3026 to sign-up.
* Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day Irish music, stories, and crafts. 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. East Columbia Library. Registration required.
* Spring Is Here! 1 p.m. Lansdowne Library. See 3/3.
* Fear: Friend or Foe? 10:30 a.m. Towson Library and 2 p.m. Perry Hall Library. See 3/3.
* Sloppy Saturdays Crafts to welcome spring. 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Ages 4 to 10. Glenwood Library. Registration required.
* Reptile Day Crafts, story time, animal keeper talks. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. National Aquarium.
* Hands-On History Day: Be a Woodturner’s Apprentice Work in a woodturner’s shop and help make chairs the old-fashioned way. 10 a.m. to noon. $7. Montpelier Mansion, Laurel. 301-377-7817. www.pgparks.com. Registration required.
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Hands-On History Day: Be a Woodturner’s Apprentice See 3/13.
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Urban Pirates Story time takes young buccaneers on a swashbuckling adventure as pirates sail into the library with songs, games, stories and treasure. 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Reisterstown Library.
* Pow! Bam! Zap! Create your own comics while learning basic styles of this popular format. 4:30 and 7 p.m. Ages 6 to 10. Miller Library. Registration required.
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Discovering Great Artists: Alexander Calder Learn about the artist who created circus scenes with wire and invented the mobile and create one of your own. 4:30 and 7 p.m. Ages 6 to 9. Miller Library. Registration required.
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St. Patrick’s Day Fingerpaint Fun Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by creating a green masterpiece. 10:45 and 11:15 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Glenwood Library. Registration required.
* Wiggle Wednesday Wiggle, squirm and dance to songs, stories and rhymes. Special athletic time for children 3 to 6 and their adults. 11 a.m. Maryland Science Center Kid’s Room. www.mdsci.org
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Urban Pirates 10:30 a.m. Hereford Library. See 3/15.
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Corbian: A Glow in the Dark Adventure Electroluminescent crayon-like creatures and characters light up the stage in a musical tale of a dinosaur that discovers the true meaning of love. 10 a.m. and noon. Ages 7 and up. $18. Olney Theatre Center. 301-924-3400. www.olneytheatre.org
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Corbian: A Glow in the Dark Adventure 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. See 3/19.
* Discovering Great Artists: Alexander Calder 2 p.m. Elkridge Library and 2 p.m. East Columbia Library. See 3/16.
* Going, Going, Gone The Maryland ZOOmobile visits with endangered and exotic animals and teaches how we can help them survive. 10:30 a.m. White Marsh Library.
* Focus on Fido Join Ann Gearhart and her guide dog Spirit as they demonstrate dog safety tips. 3 p.m. Catonsville Library.
* Milkshake Duo Grammy Award nominees create great rock music for kids. 2 p.m. Hereford Library.
* Fire Prevention Safety Fire safety program, featuring a fire truck tour. 2 p.m. Randallstown Library.
* Sign and Dance Teach your fingers how to sing using American Sign Language through music and stories. 2 p.m. Rosedale Library.
* Tree ID-ing Learn to identify the trees growing in the park and in your own backyard during short walk. 4 p.m. Ages 5 and up. $2. McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park. 410-461-5005 to sign up.
* Infant Toddler Day Wildlife Adventures, Mother Goose on the Loose literacy program, The Kindersinger – Precious Bundles and Tuney Tunes, Moonbounce, Magic and Balloon Sculpting. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ages up to 3. Port Discovery.
* Souper Supper Selection of soups supplied by local restaurants, a silent auction and family-friendly activities to benefit St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore programs to feed the homeless. 3 to 7 p.m. $15 per person, children 5 and under are free. College of Notre Dame, Doyle Hall. 410-662-0500, ext. 216. www.vincentbaltimore.org
* Blue Sky Puppet Theatre The jester, Ralph, is off to see King NFAFETMHL, The King Who Never Found Anything Funny Enough To Make Him Laugh. 4 p.m. $10 adults, $5 children. Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park. 410-636-6597. www.chesapeakearts.org
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Spring Fling! Take your first spring hike of the year with a naturalist. 2 to 4 p.m. Ages 8 and up. $3. Bring a hand trowel and wear hiking shoes. McKeldin area of Patapsco Valley State Park. 410-461-5005 to sign up.
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Urban Pirates 10:30 a.m. Parkville Library. See 3/15.
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The Big Meltdown As the seasons change, discover the changes that take place all around us. Explore icy glaciers and learn what forces melt these big chunks of ice. Find out which animals are waking up from long winter naps and how they are getting ready for the spring. 2 p.m. Maryland Science Center Kid’s Room. www.mdsci.org
* Spring Is Here! 10 a.m. Essex Library. See 3/3.
* Discovering Great Artists: Alexander Calder 2 p.m. Central Library. See 3/16.
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Infant and Toddler Activity Special activity time designed just for children up to 24 months and their adults. Come enjoy music, movement, stories, songs and crafts with your little one. 11 a.m. Maryland Science Center Kid’s Room. www.mdsci.org
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Fun with Otto the Auto Otto A three-foot-high remote-controlled talking car, presents memorable traffic-safety exercises. Ages 2 to 5. 10:30 a.m. Woodlawn Library.
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Focus on Fido Ann Gearhart and her guide dog Spirit demonstrate dog safety tips. Also, Spirit shares his personal book list. 2 p.m. Perry Hall Library.
* Silly Goose and Val’s Musical Zoo 10:30 a.m. Towson Library. See 3/1.
* Owl Prowl Take a hike to listen for owls, followed by a program with owls from Scales & Tales. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Ages 7 and up. $5. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Meet at Visitors Center. Soliders Delight. 410-461-5005 to sign up.
* Maryland Day Fun Celebrate the anniversary of Maryland’s founding with stories, games and a craft. 2 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Central Library. Ticket required.
* Fit Families Visit from Mony Sanders, trainer for the Ravens. Mr. Norman entertains. 1 p.m. Port Discovery.
* Casey Cares Foundation Gala Dinner, dancing and auction to benefit programs for critically ill children and their families. Tickets $125. 443-568-0064 www.CaseyCaresFoundation.org.
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Financial Fitness for Kids Bubbles the Clown performs magic tricks to teach children financial literacy, emphasizing saving, spending, sharing and the value of going to the library. 1 p.m. School ages. Lansdowne Library.
* Sign and Dance 10:30 a.m. Parkville Library. See 3/20.
* Urban Pirates 10:30 a.m. Towson Library. See 3/15.
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Going, Going, Gone 2 p.m. Catonsville Library. See 3/20.
* Spring Is Here! 2 p.m. White Marsh Library. See 3/3.
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Fear: Friend or Foe? 2 p.m. Essex Library. See 3/3.
* Spring Is Here! 10:30 a.m. Loch Raven Library. See 3/3.
* Dancin’ and Music Makin’ with It’s Groovy, Baby The 2009 Nickelodeon Parents’ Picks Winner for “Best Music Class in Baltimore.” 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Towson Library.
ONGOING
> ‘Goldilocks and the Three Billypigs Gruff’ March 26, 29, 30. Times and prices vary. Toby’s Youth Theatre, Columbia. 410-995-1969. www.tobysdinnertheatre.com
> Chinasaurs: Dinosaur Dynasty full size dinosaurs, fossils, ancient Chinese cultural artifacts and art. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. 410-685-2370. www.mdsci.org
> National Aquarium 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays to Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays. $29.95, adults; $19.95, children. 410-727-3474. www.aqua.org
* Special exhibits include “Jellies Invasion: Oceans Out of Balance” and “Our Ocean Planet: The Dolphet Earth: From Pole to Pole” and “The Wonder Pets Save the Hermit Crab!” in 4-D Theater.
* Lunchtime with Sharks, Piranhas and Alligators 2 p.m. (depending on the day of week).
> Port Discovery Children’s Museum 35 Market Place, Baltimore. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m., Sundays. $12.95 for 2 years and up, free under 2. 410-864-2668 or www.portdiscovery.org
* ‘Curious George: Let’s Get Curious’ visiting through June 6.
* Healthy First Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities and programs that reinforce healthy living. First Saturday of each month.
* Wonderful Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose on the Loose Circle Time, 1 and 1:30 p.m. Fun Drum Circle Time
* Financial Fridays Money Game at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
> Baltimore Museum of Art 10 Art Museum Drive. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays to Fridays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Free. 443-573-1700 or www.artbma.org
* Family Fun Sundays 2 p.m. Workshops, sketching activities and tours featntmaking power.” March 7: Mammoth Mono-prints; March 14: Potato prints; March 21: Relief Prints; March 28: Worked from Wood.
* BMA FunPack Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Self-guided kit that invites kids to dress up, sketch or sing their way through galleries. Free.
> Game Night Play games from game library or bring your own. 6 p.m. to midnight Saturdays. All ages. Free. The Family Game Store, Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., Savage. 301-776-5980
> Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 410-547-9000 or www.thewalters.org
* Drop-in Art Activities Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. All ages.
* Walk, Wonder and Create Third Saturdays, 1 p.m. Guided 45-minute tour with museum educator. Visit the Family Art Center for an interactive discovery of special exhibits. All ages. Free.
> Family Fun Day Story time, sing-a-long, special guests and educational fun at the following mall locations:
* White Marsh M0 a.m. 410-931-7100
* Owings Mills Mall Wednesdays, 10 a.m. 410-363-7000
* The Mall in Columbia Thursdays, 10 a.m. 410-730-3300
* Towson Town Center Fridays, 10 a.m. 410-494-8800
* Marley Station Mall Muggsy’s Family Fridays, noon. Glen Burnie. 410-760-8900
> Earth Treks Climbing Center Open Climb. 7125-C Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. Saturdays, 2:30 to 6 p.m. Kids age 6 and up and adults. $5 per climb. 410-872-0060; 800-CLIMB-UP or www.earthtreksclimbing.com
> Family Game Night Bring games or use those supplied. Fridays, 7 to 9:45 p.m. All ages. Free. Ukazoo Books, Dulaney Valley Plaza, 730 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. 410-832-BOOK
> Lakeshore Learning Store Craft activities for kids. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 3 and up. Free. Lakeshore Learning Store, 1620 E. Joppa Road, Towson. 410-296-5888 or www.lakeshorelearning.com
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