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 17, Stargazing. Maryland Science Ctr., 7-10:30 p.m., weather permitting. 410-685-5225.
• June 18, Summer Solstice Festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chesterwood Park, 2200 Chesterwood Road, Dundalk. $5 general admission. Kids 12 & under free.
• June 18, 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 19, Father's Day Crab Feast. Donna's Tavern, 6607 Pine Ave., Dundalk, 2 - 5 p.m., live music by Rob Fahey. All you can eat crabs, shrimp, cheeses, veggies, ziti, corn on cob and Maryland crab soup. $25.00 per adult in advance. Children three and under are free. Children 4 to 10 $12.50. Children activities.
• June 19, 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: Fancy a Frame for Your Self-Portrait. FREE for families. 2-5 p.m, Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, 443-573-1700.
• June 22, 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 23, 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 23, 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.