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Grab & Go Kids Planner

A Patch guide to upcoming family-friendly activities.

Arbutus:

Where/When: on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m.

Why Go: Join the church community and help clean up its neighborhood. You don't even need to worry about supplies or equipment. Everything is provided!

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Pricing: Free

Where/When: on Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, Aug. 7, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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Why Go: Bring the kids and meet the mystery animal. It'll be either a conure, a ball python, a rat, a turtle or a chinchilla. You'll learn more about this animal and why it makes a great pet!

Pricing: Free

Catonsville:

Where/When: on Friday, Aug. 5, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Why Go: Make sure your kids aren't accidentally injured by their back packs. Get them checked out by an expert so everyone is safe and healthy this school year!

Pricing: Free

Where/When: on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: Fairy tales always end with “and they all lived happily ever after.” But what exactly happens during those “ever after” days? You can find out by watching this family-friendly musical!

Pricing: Adults: $12, children: $8

Columbia:

Where/When: on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Come out and see this Biblical musical about Joseph and his “coat of many colors.”

Pricing: Advance: $15, at the door: $16

Where/When: Extravadance at 385 Main St. in Laurel on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: The young dancers at Extravadance are having a car wash fundraiser. You'll have a spotless set of wheels and you'll be giving back to the community!

Pricing: Donation

Elkridge:

Where/When: AMC Theatres Columbia Mall at 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy in Columbia on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m.

Why Go: The volume will be turned down and the lights will be kept on at this family-and-sensory friendly movie event.

Pricing: $6

Where/When: on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m.

Why Go: Teen chefs go head to head in this friendly “ice cream battle” competition. Come out and cheer on your favorite!

Pricing: Free

Ellicott City:

Where/When: on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Why Go: All are welcome to worship every week! There are classes for children and adults, as well as praying, singing and more.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: on Sunday, Aug. 7, at 5 p.m.

Why Go: The community is welcome to attend this weekly Sunday Mass.

Pricing: Free


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