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.  

• May 27, Tales and Tails.  Irvine Nature Ctr. 10-10:45 a.m. 11201 Garrison Forest Rd., 443-738-9200.
• May 27, Stargazing. Maryland Science Ctr., 7-10:30 p.m., weather permitting. 410-685-5225.
• May 28, Story Time with Miss Bonnie. Enjoy book selections, crafts, balloons. Ages 2-6. 11 a.m. Greetings and Readings. Hunt Valley Towne Centre, 118-AA Shawan Rd. Recurring every Saturday. 410-771-3022.
• May 28, 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.
• May 29, Tour: Adorable Adornments. Free Family Sundays at the Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, 443-573-1700. May is Adorable Adornments month at BMA, a chance to take a look at accessories in art from cultures past and present. 2-2:45 p.m. FREE for families.
• May 31, Preschool Storytime Maryland Science Ctr.  11 a.m.-2 p.m., In the Kids Room,  410-685-5225.
• June 1, Toddler Time. Hear a classic railroad story, create a craft and take a train ride through Choo Choo town. B&O Railroad Museum. 10:30 a.m.
• June 1, 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 1, 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.
• June 2, 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 2, Evening Story Time. Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and songs together. Ages 2-5 w/adult, 7 p.m., Baltimore County Library, North Point, 1716 Merritt Blvd., 410-887-7255. Recurring every Wednesday.

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.