Children’s Museum of Lancaster Variety of exhibits, classes, and programs that are short on lectures and long on interactive, participatory activities, Designed for children ages 2-10 years, 717-569-KIDS, www.handsonhouse.org.

Infant & Child CPR for Teens Call for dates, times, and locations, St. Agnes Hospital, 900 S. Caton Ave., Ages 11-up, rr., 866-690-WELL, www.stagnes.org.

Super Babysitter Call for dates, times, and locations, St. Agnes Hospital, 900 S. Caton Ave., Ages 11-up, rr., 866-690-WELL, www.stagnes.org

An original musical comedy for families about a day in insect court...Anything goes in Judge Waspner's courtroom. Lots of singing, dancing and colorful costumes. Fris.-Suns., April 4-May 18, Contact for details, Young Artists Theatre, Route 29 and 216, Cherry Tree Center, West Laurel, 4/4 through 5/18 7- 8 p.m., Ages: 3- adult Reserv Reqd, by none Tickets Reqd. 301-604-2844, www.yatheatre.com.

Family-friendly, Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the Old Testament story of Joseph and his eleven brothers. Lively upbeat musical score. Contact for dates and show times, Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia, 5900 Symphony Woods Road, 2/22 through 6/8 Ages: 5- adult, Reserv Reqd, by asap 410-730-8311, www.tobysdinnertheatre.com.

Through June 1, 2008
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture
Highlighting more than 20 years of painting, this Artist Showcase captures the essence of the life and work of Patrick Henry.

For More Information:  http://www.africanamericanculture.org/

Grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs while exploring the natural world of the garden.   For more information, call (410) 887-2503.

Location: Cromwell Valley Park, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd., Baltimore. 
Date & time: SATURDAYS through Oct. 28th; 9:30-10:30am for ages 5-8; 10:45-11:45am for ages 9-13.

The Walters Art Museum exhibition Maps: Finding Our Place in the World is the impetus and the centerpiece of a citywide celebration of all-things mapping during the run of the exhibition, March 16 through June 8, 2008. 34 area arts and cultural organizations will present activities exploring the rich history and contemporary interpretations of maps and the mapping process – while offering Baltimore residents and visitors a wonderful invitation to discover city neighborhoods and their exciting institutions.

Organized by the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, the Baltimore Festival of Maps will feature a plethora of engaging public programs and educational experiences through an array of important exhibitions, interactive workshops and seminars, and engaging special events. Festival programs will range from one-day workshops and demonstrations to ongoing processes for the duration of the festival; some will challenge our assumptions and deconstruct the purpose of mapping through community-based programs, while others will explore our unique cultural heritage, including Baltimore jazz, historic neighborhoods, and tradition of painted screens. Among the many museums offering map-related exhibitions during the Baltimore Festival of Maps, The Contemporary Museum has invited international artists Kianga Ford and Arnold Schalks to reinvent the concept of maps with an interactive project tracking the minutiae of everyday life. Visitors to the Maryland Science Center’s exhibition Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 2: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies, can see a map of the human body with more than 250 real human specimens. The Historical Electronics Museum will present a series of maps derived from radar, and the Maryland Historical Society will display a rare 1768 map of “the boundary between the provinces of Maryland and Pennsylvania” – now known as the Mason Dixon line.

Some of Baltimore’s educational and cultural organizations are using the Baltimore Festival of Maps as the catalyst for interactive activities, performances, and the creation of original maps. The Baltimore Jazz Alliance will enhance it’s Where’s The Jazz? map series and will host a free concert combining “old” and “new” jazz talents. Students from the Maryland Institute College of Art will create an installation in the Mount Vernon Parks designed to offer new perspectives on nature, history and connections to familiar places. The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History will host a series of events in the spring, including live jazz music by Friete, mapping the Underground Railroad with author William J. Switala, and historical discussions.

The Baltimore Festival of Maps will be celebrated throughout the entire city – from driving tours to observe painted screens to walking tours of Historic Jonestown and to visit the homes of Mount Vernon luminaries. Other institutions hosting programs include the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Port Discovery, and the Park & People Foundation.

The complete schedule of Baltimore Festival of Maps events is available at www.BaltimoreFestivalOfMaps.com.

Family friendly musical! Join Dorothy and friends in their search for a brain, a heart and courage. A wonderful story which reminds us that "There is no place like home." Contact for dates and show times, Toby's Dinner Theatre of Baltimore, 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, 3/15 through 6/8 Ages: 4- adult, Reserv Reqd, by asap 410-649-1660, www.tobysdinnertheatre.com.

Running through June 8, you can pickup various scavenger hunts throughout the Maryland Science Center, and participate in educational activities related to maps in clelbration of the citywide Festival of Maps.

For More Information:  www.marylandsciencecenter.org

St. Mary’s City, MD – Celebrate all things nautical on the banks of the beautiful St. Mary’s River on Saturday, June 14, 2008. Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC), a museum of living history and archaeology in tidewater Maryland, will host Maritime Heritage Festival from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Sing a chantey, knot a line, smile at a jollyboat, or sit on a skipjack. Learn about underwater archaeology and boating safety. Explore small craft visiting from throughout the region. Enjoy music by The Ship’s Company and Charlie Zahm through the afternoon. Activities and entertainment for landlubbers, sailors, and kids of all ages! Don’t forget to wish HSMC’s pinnace, the Maryland Dove, a happy birthday. She turns 30 this year, a ripe, old age for a wooden ship.

For more information, please contact the museum at 240-895-4990 or hsmc@smcm.edu.

2 to 5 years old with adult
Interact with your child to nurture a love of reading by enjoying stories, activities and songs together.
Arbutus - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-1451
Catonsville - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-0951
Cockeysville - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. & Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. 410-887-7750
Essex - Fridays at 11:00 a.m.  410-887-0295                                                               Hereford - every other Thursday at 10:30 a.m. 410-887-1919                                        Landsdowne - Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-5602                                                       Loch Raven - Wednesday, February 20 at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-4444                             North Point - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-7255                                               Parkville/Carney - Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. 410-887-5353                                               Perry Hall - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-5195                                                       Pikesville - Fridays at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-1234                                                                  Randallstown - Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. 410-887-0770                                               Reisterstown - First Wednesdays of the month at 10:30 a.m.; Second Saturdays of the month at 11:00 a.m.; Third Tuesdays of the month at 10:15 a.m.; Third Fridays of the month at 10:30 a.m.   410-887-1165                                                                            Rosedale - Fridays at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-0513                                                              Towson - Fridays at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-6166                                                              White Marsh - (no listing) 410-887-5097                                                                     Woodlawn - Fridays at 10:30 a.m.  410-887-1336

For More Information:  www.bcplonline.org

Aberdeen - every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. 3/4 - 5/27.  410273.5608

Abingdon -every Friday at 10:30 a.m. through 2/29.  410.638.3990

Bel Air - every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. 3/1-5/31. 410.638.3151

Edgewood - every Thursday at 10:45 a.m. 3/6-5/29. 410.612.1600

Fallston - every Friday at 10:30 a.m. 3/7-5/30. 410.638.3003

Havre de Grace - every Friday at 10:30 a.m. 3/7-5/30. 410.939.6700

Jarrettsville - every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. 3/6-5/29. 410.692.7887

Joppa - every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. through 2/26. 410.612.1660

Norrisville - every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. through 2/26.  410.692.7856

Whiteford - every Friday at 10:30 a.m. 3/2-5/30.  410.638.3608

For more information:  www.hcplonline.info

An interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement. For children up to the age of three and their caregivers. Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library - Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD. Phone: 410-396-5430. URL: http://www.pratt.lib.md.us/events/kids.html.

Wake up and smell the science on Saturday mornings beginning January 5th when these popular hands-on funshops return for the New Year! Become a meteorologist, transform matter, discover ways to go green and more. For more information:  www.marylandsciencecenter.org
Saturday Morning Science is just $20 per person ($10 for Members) and includes base museum admission for the day. PLUS, $5 off admission for non-participants to explore the exhibits during the program. Non-participants may "sit in" but will not receive funshop materials.

Saturday Morning Science funshops last approximately one hour and a variety of subjects and activities are covered during the season. Many include a take home component. Age range for Saturday Morning Science activities are 3rd grade and up.

No reservations are required, though suggested. You may register by phone by calling 410-685-2370, or just drop in during museum hours!

Topics and Activities include:

Fire & Ice
1/5, 2/9, 4/26
Change matters and matter changes! Matter takes on a new identity when temperature, volume, and pressure are manipulated. Transform cream, sugar, and vanilla extract into a tasty chilled treat. Witness a super-cold liquid boiling before your very eyes. A frigid liquid, fireballs, and flame tests will astound you as you explore the extremes of hot and cold.

Under Our Skin
1/12, 2/16, 3/29, 5/3
Take a deep breath before catching a glimpse of what wonder lies beneath your epidermis! Why do we need a skeleton and what does it look like? Can you stand on one foot, rub your belly clockwise and pat your head, all at the same time? Dissect the often quirky inner working of the amazing human body while learning exactly what makes you tick.

Green Scene
1/19, 2/23, 4/5, 5/10
Out of sight, out of mind? The garbage truck arrives and your trash disappears, but where does it really go? Although most of our refuse ends up in the landfill there are more ecologically friendly choices that could be made. Learn how to ease the burden of waste disposal while playing the game of Garbology, and discover how to reduce, reuse, and recycle what leaves your home.

Forecast Frenzy
1/26, 3/1, 4/12, 5/17
Plunge into stormy skies to reveal the way the weather works, while uncovering the technology behind accurate forecasting. Become a meteorologist while using instrumentation to take precise measurements, and investigate wacky weather phenomenon occurring all over our country. Take home a tornado in a bottle as you uncover the twists and turns behind this spinning column of air.

Morning Buzz
2/2, 3/8, 4/19, 5/24
What is the very first thing you do when you wake up-yawn, hit the snooze button, or grab a cup of coffee? Energy is the fuel source for our daily lives, sleeping and waking. Where does energy come from? How do we make use of it? Will we have enough to sustain all of our needs? Discover how efficiently we use energy and move fast-forward into the future where our energy sources may change dramatically. Plunge into stormy skies to reveal the way the weather works, while uncovering the technology behind accurate forecasting. Become a meteorologist while using instrumentation to take precise measurements, and investigate wacky weather phenomenon occurring all over our country. Take home a tornado in a bottle as you uncover the twists and turns behind this spinning column of air.

Ages 3-5. A half hour each of stories and films. Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Library Branch, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD.
Phone: 410-396-5430.
URL: http://www.epfl.net/slrc/cen/.

An original musical comedy for families about a day in insect court...Anything goes in Judge Waspner's courtroom. Lots of singing, dancing and colorful costumes. Fris.-Suns., April 4-May 18, Contact for details, Young Artists Theatre, Route 29 and 216, Cherry Tree Center, West Laurel, 4/4 through 5/18 7- 8 p.m., Ages: 3- adult Reserv Reqd, by none Tickets Reqd. 301-604-2844, www.yatheatre.com.