Grab & Go Kids Planner July 22-28

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.  

• Thru  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 22 & 23,  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 23, Recess at MSC with Playworks Baltimore. Kids of all ages are invited to join Playworks for an interactive exploration of fun activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. Playground games and active participation round out the day. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Maryland Science Center. 410-685-5225.
• July 23, 6th Annual Bubble Days. Maryland Science Center. The fun will be bubbling up all over the building—and outside too as we celebrate the art and science of bubbles. Throughout the day, you’ll learn the secret science behind how bubbles are made and have the chance to take home some of your very own bubble solution. Our feature event is internationally famous bubble artist Casey Carle who performs his bubbly brand of humor and artistry in BUBBLEMANIA. Noon-4 p.m. 410-685-5225.
• July 23, Decorate Your Own Flip-Flops! Bring your own flip-flops; other materials provided . Ages 11-17. Rsv. Req. 2 p.m. Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 410-887-7255.
• July 24, All American Art. Watercolor a BMA Landscape 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 26, 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 26, Bricks for Habitat. Paint bricks to look like row homes to use as doorstops in newly built Habitat homes. Ages 11-17.  2 p.m. Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 410-887-7255.
• July 28, Baby Boosters. Simple stories, music, movement and rhymes for you and your baby. 10:30 a.m. Rsv. Req. Birth-23 months with adult. Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 410-887-7255.

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.