Happy Earth Day! There's lots to do around town to make the world greener. Here's the short list of distinctive weekend fun. And here are more Baltimore-area Earth Day events.
Thursday, April 22:
Fun Food Fest: Kids and teens 11-17 can play with their food in this event at 2:30 p.m. at the Landsdowne branch of the Baltimore County Public Library.
Ravens Go Green for Earth Day: The Ravens and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake clean up along the Gwynns Falls Trail. Volunteers can join in.
Hey, Mr. DJ: D.J. Jahmal Johnson will be giving teens hands-on time with a dual CD player, mixer and equalizer to control sound, and your own device at the Randallstown branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. Registration is preferred; call (410) 887-0770. Walk-ins are welcome.
Friday, April 23:
Day Out with Thomas offers train rides and activities themed for the famous tank engine at the B&O Rail Museum through May 2.
Johns Hopkins University Spring Fair: This fair at the university's Homewood campus runs through Sunday, with lots of children's activities.Saturday, April 24:
Party for the Planet:Celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
The Earth Day Celebration at the National Aquarium runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Included with admission.
Silly Goose and Val's Musical Zoo performs at 10:30 a.m. at the Reisterstown branch of the Baltimore County Public Libraryhttp://findlocal.baltimoresun.com/reisterstown-area/community-events/community-events/silly-goose-and-vals-musical-zoo-reisterstown-branch-library-community-event for kids 2-5.
The Station North Spring Music Festival lasts from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Station North.
Sunday, April 25:
March of Dimes Greater Baltimore March for Babies kicks off at 9 a.m. at Oriole Park to raise money for community programs that help pregnant women. Registration at 8 a.m.
Photo of the 2006 Johns Hopkins spring fair by Baltimore Sun photographer Lloyd Fox