Grab & Go Kids Planner July 15-21

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.  

• July 15, Youth Fishing Derby.  The North Point State Park Volunteers are sponsoring a fishing derby and casting contest Saturday with registration beginning at 7:45 a.m. at the state park's gazebo. Prizes include fishing rods and reels, tackle boxes and trophies. More info: 410-477-0757.

• Thru July 11-Sept. 25, Tinkertoy: Build Your Imagination. Children can build and create their own inventions with a hands-on exhibit at Port Discovery. 410-727-8120.
•  Thru Labor Day, Summer of Irresponsible Science. Join wacky workshops that promise hands-on fun at the Maryland Science Center. Look for Pop-Up Science activities throughout the building that allow visitors to see what makes things work. 410-685-5225.
• July 15 & 16,  Laser Rock Shows in the Planetarium. Maryland Science Center, Planetarium. A laser show with bass pumping and lights flashing on the dome of the Davis Planetarium. 7 & 8 p.m. 410-685-5225.
• July 16, Computer Room. Use computers to work independently. Age 13+, Resv. suggested.  1:30-4:30. Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 410-887-7255. Recurring every Thursday.
• July 17, All American Art. Sculpt a Clay Tea Set as part of Family Sundays at the Baltimore Museum of Art. FREE for families. 2-5 p.m, Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, 443-573-1700.
• July 19, Preschool Storytime Tuesdays. Stories, music, science activities, and lots of hands-on fun. 2 p.m., In the Kids Room, Maryland Science Center. 410-685-5225.
• July 20, Your Turn for board games, card games and fun. Teens-ages 11-17, 3:30 p.m. Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 410-887-7255.
• July 20, 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.

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.