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Sarah's Family Friendly Event Picks
January
Through January 4
Holiday Train Garden. Holiday cheer is pulling in! The Kenilworth Train Garden arrives Saturday, November 22. This is the holiday event you can’t miss! FREE admission. 10AM-8PM Monday through Saturday; 10AM-5PM Sunday. The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Ave., Towson. https://www.theshopsatkenilworth.com/events/holiday-train-garden/
Santa Clause is Comin': A Motown Revue. Deck the halls and jingle all the bells! This holiday season, join Center Stage for an upbeat, heartwarming evening of Motown magic! Santa Claus Is Comin’ is a dazzling, family-friendly musical concert celebration by Nygel D. Robinson, the powerhouse performer and co-creator of our breakout hit Mexodus. Packed with heart and groove, this spirited show features classic holiday favorites, reimagined with the unmistakable sound of Motown legends—from Smokey Robinson to The Supremes. Whether you’re bringing kids, coworkers, grandparents, or that one cousin who lives for a dance break—this is the holiday party you don’t want to miss. Ticket prices and show times vary, see link for details. Center Stage, 700 N Calvert St., Baltimore. https://www.centerstage.org/events/santa-claus-is-comin/
Through January 19
Inner Harbor Ice Rink. Skate at the Inner Harbor Ice Rink for a memorable experience under the stars with beautiful views of the waterfront and the downtown skyline. Perfect for a date night or family outing. Check out the special events on Thursday evenings including HBCU Night, Glide with Pride, Date Skate and more. Other special events happening throughout the season such as Grinch Steals Christmas on 11/25, Santa Visit on 12/6 and 12/20, Army Navy Celebration & Veteran's Discount on 12/11 and more. Skate rentals are included in pricing. Prices vary depending on age and options chosen. Season passes available. Open 10AM-11PM Saturday, 10AM-8PM Sunday, 12PM-10PM Monday through Thursday and 12PM-11PM Friday; Holiday hours differ. Inner Harbor Ice Rink, 201 E Pratt St., Baltimore. https://www.waterfrontpartnership.org/inner-harbor-ice-rink
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BSO and WYPR Present Peter and the Wolf for Families. Created with budding music enthusiasts and their families in mind, the 60-minute program features the BSO’s retelling of Prokofiev’s Peter and Wolf and Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel with lyrics and narration by spoken-word artist Wordsmith. FREE; Donations encouraged in a Pay What You Wish style. 10AM. Hodson Beneficial Library, Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. https://my.bsomusic.org/20340/20341
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MLK Dare to Dream Day. A free celebration honoring one of history's greatest visionaries, Martin Luther King Jr. Event includes an art workshop, a choir performance, a reading and interactive workshop, open mic and slam poetry, dance performance and more. See link for schedule. The museum will be collecting donations to prepare survival kits for the homeless; see link for details. FREE; ticket reservation required. 10AM-5PM. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy., Baltimore. https://www.avam.org/event-details/free-mlk-dare-to-dream-day-2
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Harbor Point Ice Fest. The Central Plaza at Harbor Point will transform into an icy wonderland, featuring spectacular live carvings, frosty fun, and unforgettable moments. Watch master sculptors transform massive blocks of ice into dazzling works of art right before your eyes, then experience a packed line-up of interactive ice sculptures, delicious food and drinks, and plenty of live family-friendly entertainment all day long. FREE Admission. 11AM-5PM. Harbor Point Central Plaza, 1310 Point St., Baltimore. https://www.harborpoint.com/hp-ice-festival