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Thursday
Motor Trend International Auto Show
More than 500 new cars, trucks and crossovers will be there for the admiring this weekend. Think it’s all about the looking? Car enthusiasts also can test drive a Fiat 124 Spider as well as cars from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Toyota. Motorheads can also take a look at pre-production models of what the market may offer one day. Baltimore Convention Center, through Sunday. $12 adults, kids under 12 are free. autoshowbaltimore.com
Tracks & Trails
Come on our hike to look for animal tracks and other signs of wildlife. For ages 6+, registration required. Eden Mill Nature Center, 10:30 a.m. Adults $5, accompanying children, free. edenmill.org
Hereford Photographer’s Club
This is the place to be if you want to share your passion for photography with others or just get some tips for how to improve your skills. All levels of experience welcome. Baltimore County Public Library, Hereford Branch, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. bcpl.info
Let’s Play Ga.m.es Day
Play life size games, indoor mini golf and more and have some family fun. Harford County Public Library, Bel Air Branch, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Free
Friday
Movin and Groovin Story Time
Your little one will be moving to the music or making some of their own with our shakers and instruments at this special story time for ages birth to 5 years. Harford County Public Library, Bel Air Branch, 10:15-11 a.m. Free. hcplonline.org
Open Studio
Come to the Hive and get busy as a bee with art projects. An artist in our makerspace can help you get crafty. For all ages, under 8 with adult. Baltimore County Public Library, Hereford Branch, 3-4 p.m. Free. bcpl.info
Sharon Donovan Trio
Come see this popular group at Beefalo Bob’s the second Friday of each month with their mix of dance, rock and soul. Performance begins at 8 p.m. No cover charge.
Saturday
Snooze at the Zoo Family Overnight
Spend the night with the animals. Visit penguins and polar bears and see other nocturnal creatures. Come for dinner, stay for breakfast and spend Sunday at the zoo with your included admission. For families with children ages 6 and up. Registration required. Maryland Zoo, 6 p.m. $65/person members, $75/person nonmembers. marylandzoo.org
Cupid’s Chase 5K
Come out running for the Community Options organization and help support housing and job services for individuals with disabilities. Race starts at 10 a.m. at Rash Field in Catonsville. Preregistration fee $30, race day $40. comop.org
Parent & Me: Dim Sum
Learn how to make dumplings, spring rolls and fortune cookies. For children ages 8-17. Registration required. Baltimore Chef Shop, 9:30-12:30 p.m. $90 for one parent & child. baltimorechefshop.com
Love and Respect for Pets Big and Small
Be a part of the Bmore Humane Kids club. Learn how our pets communicate with us and help make toys for our resident felines. Stay and read to our animals when the meeting ends. Registration required. For children ages 6-14. Baltimore Humane Society, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. bmorehumane.org
Sunday
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Black History Month
Bring your laptop and become a Wikipedia editor for a day. Experts will be on hand to help with articles on African -American and Baltimore industry. Novices welcome. Advance registration recommended. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 12:30-3 p.m. Free. thebmi.org
Fall in Love with Snowflakes
Come learn about these one of a kind wonders and make one of your own. For ages 5+. Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 1-3 p.m. $2 members, $3 nonmembers. oregonridgenaturecenter.org
People and Plants Sunday: Exploration Station
Introduce your child to gardening at this hands-on educational program aimed at elementary school age children and older. Rawlings Conservatory, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free but $5 donation/person encouraged. rawlingsconservatory.org
