'Christmas for Kids'

For an afternoon of music, stories and Christmas cheer, attend the Baltimore Choral Arts Society's "Christmas for Kids" event Saturday at Kraushaar Auditorium. Listen to a concert of Christmas tunes from the Baltimore Choral Arts Society Full Chorus and conductor Tom Hall, join in sing-along songs for the nTC entire family, visit with Santa Claus and Ronnie the Reindeer and enjoy a holiday story with dancer Kimberly Mackin. Steve Aveson of ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" will serve as guest host.

"Christmas for Kids" takes place Saturday at 1 p.m. at Goucher College's Kraushaar Auditorium, Dulaney Valley Road in Towson. Call 410-523-7070.

If you need a break from all the Christmas rush, bring the kids to a unique event at Laurel Park this weekend. The Pony Pals Kids Club is gearing up, and Sunday morning, kids will get a kick out of touring the horse stable at Laurel by bus, visiting with a thoroughbred trainer and perhaps encountering a horse. In the afternoon, kids will be entertained by the Kinderman, see a musical dinosaur show by Dino Rock, meet Santa Claus and enjoy other activities. Events are geared toward ages 2 to 12.

Events are Sunday at Laurel Park, Route 198 and Racetrack Road in Laurel. Morning bus tour runs 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Afternoon entertainment runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Morning tour is free; reservations required. Afternoon activities open to everyone. Parent or guardian must accompany each child. Call 410-792-7775, Ext. 5451.