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We’d like to interrupt the regular format of our weekly calendar to bring you … the Baltimore Book Festival. If the written word captivates your soul and you cannot get enough of turning pages, the Baltimore Book Festival is for you. A wonderful way to encourage the young readers in …

Thursday Steam Show Days Take a step back in time and experience life on the farm as it used to be. Enjoy antique farm equipment, tractor races and games, an antique truck and car parade and more. Sept. 6-9, Carroll County Farm Museum, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org Toddler Time at …

Thursday The Amazing Library Race Grab your passport. You’re about to head around the world without leaving the library. Teams will compete in different challenges and race to the finish line. Registration required. Ages 9 to 17. Howard County Public Library, Miller Branch, 6:30-8 p.m., free, hclibrary.org Movie Night Bring …

How is it already mid-August? We’re as shocked as you. Here are some activities to help you enjoy the waning days of summer Aug. 12: Have a backyard bonfire and roast marshmallows. Invite friends! Aug. 13: Don’t toss out your stale bread. Find a pond and go feed the ducks. …

Happy August! Get outside and enjoy the warm weather after two weeks of rain. Here are some outdoor activities you and your kiddos can enjoy together. Aug. 5: Create your own sidewalk or driveway gallery with sidewalk chalk. Aug. 6: Play a round of miniature golf. Aug. 7: Go to …

THURSDAY Flicks on the Hill Did somebody say, “date night?” Grab some blankets and head to Federal Hill tonight to catch the famous murder mystery, “Clue.” The American Visionary Art Museum’s Hugh’s Family Outdoor Theatre features seating for more than a thousand and a 30-foot wide screen. Check their Facebook …

This week is going to be a rainy one. Here are a few ideas to keep your kids (and you, when you are on kid duty) from getting bored. July 22: Pick a book set, series or story collection and make time to read a story, chapter or fable every …

There are 99 days of summer and 99 opportunities to do something fun. Here are a few ideas for this week. July 15: Turn off your alarm clock the night before and allow everyone to sleep in. Have an unscheduled day and just go with the flow. July 16: The …

What? How is it July already? Don’t fret. We’ve got you covered with lots of fun things to do for each and every one of this summer’s 99 days. Here are a few ideas for this week. July 1: Make a meal for a friend in need and have your …

There are 99 days of summer and 99 opportunities to do something fun. Here are a few ideas for this week. June 24: Learn a new card game. (Visit pagat.com to learn games, rules, number of players, etc.) June 25: Gather a few friends and download the “Head’s Up!” app. …