from The Baltimore Sun
You are invited to join families from all across Baltimore City for a
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit the Playground at Stadium
Place.
Friday, March 13th at 5:30pm at New Waverly Methodist Church.
644 East 33rd Street across from the entrance to the Giant.
$5 for Adults
$3 for children under 12
Includes children activities and entertainment.
We will rise from the ashes! As many of you know, Our Playground at
Stadium Place was destroyed by an arsonist in September.
Unfortunately, the arsonist has not been caught; police and fire
detectives are still actively investigating.
The Y of Central Maryland and Friends of Our Playground are mutually
focused on improving the lives of the children and youth by providing
safe and enriching opportunities for play and recreation. These
organizations have joined together to rebuild Our Playground at
Stadium Place after the tragic fire in September of 2008. We invite,
and thank you for, your participation and support.
www.StadiumPlayground.org
FriendsOfOurPlayground@gmail.com
443.756.6198
The Harbor Harvest: Children’s Autumn Festival takes place this Saturday, October 4th, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Inner Harbor (between the Maryland Science Center and the Baltimore Visitors Center). The event is FREE and is hosted by the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance and the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore.  Check out either website for more information.
Harbor Harvest features awesome kids’ activities like: face painting, bobbing for apples, a petting zoo, pie-eating contests, square dancing, pumpkin decorating, mask making, hayrides, a sing-along with Mr. Norman, and more  You can buy your Halloween pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, where there will be a photographer on hand, and shop for produce at the Farmers Market.  There will be free cider and baked goods courtesy of Wholefoods. Â
After you visit the Harbor, you can head over to Fells Point for the annual Fells Point Fun Festival. Â Now in its 42nd year, this HUGE two-day event (Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, 11 am – 7 pm) promises lots of activities for children and grownups alike, including food, arts and crafts, live music, and the Carnival of Wonders.
So head downtown, enjoy the weather, and entertain your little ones with some free fall fun.
]]>One of my favorite things about fall in Baltimore is the opportunity to celebrate our city and all of its glorious quirkiness through the many neighborhood festivals that take place almost every weekend this time of year. If you’re looking for something to do tomorrow, head on over to The Avenue for HampdenFest. This year HampdenFest promises a transformation that should deliver lots of fun for the entire family: new vendors, new music, new events, and an eco-lounge!
Sponsored by the Hampden Village Merchants Association, HampdenFest brings people from the local community together with visitors from all over the city and beyond to spotlight independent businesses, like Atomic Books, Ma Petite Shoe, and Mud and Metal, on and around The Avenue/W. 36th Street. HampdenFest also features tons of arts, crafts, and antique vendors as well as an Indie Craft Tent for local artists. Check out The Littlest Bean, Sweet Pepita, and Green Star Studio for great kids’ clothes, accessories, toys, and art.
Of course, there will be lots of yummy local food like B-More Alive Falafel and Brunie’s Bakery (yay for vegan treats!), and delicious concoctions from the beer gods at The Brewers Art. Three live music stages will feature local and national independent acts ranging from acoustic and folk to rock and punk.
HampdenFest will take place rain or shine (keep your fingers crossed for good weather) on Saturday, September 13 from 11 am till 7 pm. Â For more information, check out the HampdenFest website or call the HampdenFest Hotline at 410-235-5170.
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