Grab and Go Kids Planner

Parents mutter about not having enough time to do the things we want/need to do. It’s particularly frustrating when we carve out free time but can’t find anything interesting to do with our kids. Patch will help you out each week by providing a Grab and Go list of upcoming events and activities that are parent/child friendly.  

• June 3, Stargazing.Maryland Science Ctr., 10:30 p.m., weather permitting. 410-685-5225.
• June 4, Swimming. Miami Beach. 4001 Bay Drive. Swimming is allowed off the guarded beach Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
• June 4, Reptiphibian Confusion. Reptiles and amphibians are coming out of hibernation. Children ages 5-9 learn about the two groups of animals. Irvine Nature Ctr. 10-11 a.m. 1201 Garrison Forest Rd., 443-738-9224.
• June 4, Computer Room. Use computers to work independently. Age 13+, Resv. suggested. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 410-887-7255. Recurring every Saturday.
• June 4 and 5, Village Flea Market and Craft Show. A free flea market and craft show will be held on June 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with live music. , 3 Commerce St, Dundalk, MD 21222.

• June 5, Make Your Own Worm Bin.  Families learn to turn old food into fresh, healthy soil and fertilizer. Each family will make a bin to take home. $15 members/$25/non-members. Irvine Nature Ctr. 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., 1201 Garrison Forest Rd., 443-738-9224.
• June 5, Pleasing Patterns. Look for patterns in the BMA's paintings, Antioch Mosaics and frames. Then go in the studio to perfect your pattern-making skills. Workshop: Mount a Mosaic Masterpiece on Wood. FREE for families. 2-5 p.m., Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, 443-573-1700.
• June 8,Preschool Story Time. Spend time enjoying stories, songs and activities. 10:30 a.m. Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 410-887-7255. Recurring every Wednesday.
• June 9, Computer Room. Use computers to work independently. Age 13+, Resv. suggested.  4-7 p.m. Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 410-887-7255. Recurring every Thursday.
• June 9, Baby Boosters Story Time. Simple stories, music and rhymes for babies, birth-23 months, with an adult. 10:30 a.m. Resv. Req. Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd. 410-887-7255. Recurring second and fourth Thursday of month.

 Plan Ahead

• Maryland Zoo’s 2011 Breakfast with the Animal Series. Get up close and personal with the animals/keepers. Ticket includes zoo admission. The Maryland Zoo, Druid Hill Park, 443-552-5276.

Anytime Suggestions

• Bowling, AMF Dundalk Lanes, Xtreme Bowling, late nights or weekends. Lights, music, bowling challenges, food/drinks. 1101 Merritt Blvd., 410-282-2000. Pinland Bowling Lanes, 10 N. Dundalk Ave., 410-285-0135.
• Laser Tag, Ultrazone, Eastpoint Mall, $7.50, single or $25 all-day pass. 410-288-0881.