Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Beyond the glimmering midway of the Maryland State Fair, here's the skinny on that and other fairs coming up.
August marks the last few weeks of summer vacation for many kids. But it also the heyday (or hay day, if you will) of fair season, a time of year filled with the sound of cheers and the scent of funnel cake. Here's a roundup of fairs happening in the Baltimore area. Maryland State Fair: We can't not mention the event packaged as the "11 Best Days of Summer." The fair runs from Aug. 24 through Sept. 3 at the Timonium Fairgrounds and includes the traditional midway, food, games and exhibits, along with performances from Newsboys, The Afters, Victoria Justice and The Band Perry. Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair: The Carroll County fair, held from July 28 to Aug. 3 in Westminster, includes more farm exhibits. Want to bring the kids up close and…
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Check out these museums and exhibits this summer.
Do the kids whine when you want to take them to another museum? Here are some places to take them in Baltimore that might change their tune. All of these museums are located around the Inner Harbor within easy walking distance of parking, transit, food and shopping. National Pinball Museum: This museum opened earlier this year in the chocolate factory building near Power Plant Live. But as an attraction, it's probably more pinball than museum. The 12,000-square-foot location features more than 100 machines open to play. Port Discovery: This summer, Port Discovery features a traveling exhibit all about the adventures of Mr. Potato Head. That's something to keep a loose plastic eye on. The museum also features summer science activities and …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Here's another day trip idea for your family.
The Smithsonian features some fun, family-friendly exhibits this summer. Here's a taste of what you'll find in their museums over the next few months. All Smithsonian museums are free to enter. Snowboarding: Learn about the history of the sport, check out early boards and take a look at the tools of today's stars at the American History Museum. The Patents and Trademarks of Steve Jobs: At the Ripley Center, take a look back at some of the late Apple co-founder's inventions, old and new. This exhibit is also available online. X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out: If Aquaman and Superman hung out together, this might be the result. The Natural History Museum explores the anatomy of the sea's most unique inhabitants. The Art of Video Games: Now at …
