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Family Fun this Weekend in Baltimore County

Here are some fun things to do around town with the kids this weekend.

Where/When:  *Air Conditioned* Exhibition Building, 2200 York Rd., Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Maryland 21093, Saturday, June 23, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Why to go:  More than 400 tables of model trains for sale; operating layouts; air conditioned.

Pricing:  Saturday:  Admission $9.00, under 15 free, Family $18.00 ~ Good for both days!   

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Sunday: Admission $8.00, under 15 free, Family only $15.00

Where/When:  The Montessori School, 10807 Tony Drive, Lutherville, Maryland 21093, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Why to go:  Come to The Montessori School for this event especially designed for families who have children ages 4 and under! Parents have the opportunity to learn about goods and services for families with small children! And it's FREE!

Pricing:  FREE

Where/When:  Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21204

Why to go:  2nd annual BAHU 5K Run/Walk, CASH prizes for overall winners. Raffles and breakfast after the race. Parking on-site.

Pricing:  $20.00—online registration

$30.00—walk-up registration

$15.00—BAHU 5K T-shirt (online registration only)

Where/When:  Robert E. Lee Park, 1000 Lakeside Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209, Saturday, June 23 6:00 p.m. – Sunday, June 24, 2012, 9:00 a.m.

Why to go:  Beginning and experienced campers will enjoy a fun-filled campout led by Park Rangers. Rangers will lead the group on a night hike and end the evening with a campfire program and s'mores. Campers can bring their dinner on Saturday or bring food to cook on the fire. Sunday breakfast will be provided. If you are new to camping and do not have your own tent, ask about tents that are available to borrow.

Pricing:  $10 per family

Where/When:  Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093, 4-H / Home Arts Building, Timonium, MD, 9:00 a.m.

Why to go:  Holiday Promotions

Pricing:  FREE

Where/When:  Orangery at Hampton National Historic Site, 535 Hampton Lane Towson, MD 21286, Saturday, June 23, 2012: 2:00 – 4:00.

Why to go:  Juleps, wine, and light refreshments will be served. Heirloom plant sale outside the Museum Shop. Program highlighting the Great Terrace and Falling Gardens at 2:30 p.m. Ladies are encouraged to wear hats and gloves.

Pricing:  $40.00

Where/When:  Historical Society of Baltimore County, 9811 Van Buren Lane Cockeysville, MD 21030, Sunday, June 24, 2012, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Why to go:  Juleps, wine, and light refreshments will be served. Heirloom plant sale outside the Museum Shop. Program highlighting the Great Terrace and Falling Gardens at 2:30 p.m. Ladies are encouraged to wear hats and gloves.

Pricing:  $40.00 

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