Grab and Go Kids Planner

Hot and steamy with a side of long and sunny: Summer days are the stuff memories are made of. There's plenty of fun to get into this week with the kids; so to take the word "boring" out of their vocabulary.

Choo Choo Blue at the Parkville Library
A story time about trains, presented by the B&O Railroad and for children ages 2 to 5 with an adult. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., preschoolers will enjoy this interactive activity on Thursday, July 14. View the  website for more information.

Nature's Night Light Hike & Campfire Oregon Ridge
Kids will explore the trails on this wooded nature center in Cockeysville from 8-9:30 p.m.. Reserve your spot for children 8-years old and up by calling 410-887-1815, or visit the website.

Itsy Bitsy Spider Program at From 1–2:30 p.m., this program for you and your young child will promote learning about spiders through a nature walk, and a hands-on craft activity, followed by a spider snack. This event is for ages 3-6. Reservations are required. Contact through email: info@cromwellvalleypark.org, or call 410-887-2503.  The cost is $2 for members, and $4 for non-members. 

Legos in the Library
The  hosts a lego event for children age 6 to 12 on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Registration is required; call 410-887-5195 to sign up.

Hieroglyphs in Rosedale
Fun with Hieroglyphs at the BCPL in Rosedale, 4 p.m. School-aged kids will explore the history, art, and composition, and purpose of hieroglyphs. Reservations are required. Call 410-887-0512, or visit www.bcplonline.org.

Swim and Gym at Baltimore County Gymnastics
Beginning on Monday Baltimore County Gymnastics begins its swimming and open gym program running from July 18-29 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Visit the website for more information on cost and availability, or call 410-335-4646.