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Department of Recreation and Parks

Wanda S. Durden
Wanda S. Durden
Director

Thank you for visiting BCRP's Web site. Our mission is to provide diverse recreational, environmental, cultural, educational and leisure opportunities that will benefit current and future generations. Whether you're looking for recreational programs for kids or seniors, beautiful green space, hours of operation at special facilities, or the perfect venue to host your special event, we have exactly what you're looking for. Take some time to explore our site and discover "what's happening" at BCRP. We have a host of fun-filled activities for everyone!

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THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER!

Friday, Oct. 3, 2008

Seventh Annual Fall Apple Festival
War Memorial Plaza (Across from City Hall)
100 N. Holliday St.— 21229
(410) 396-7900
11 a.m.—4 p.m.
Enjoy delicious apple pies, sweet candy apples, tasty apple tarts, and yummy apple dumplings. Join Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks and the Women’s Civic League for the “sweetest” event of the year: the Seventh Annual Fall Apple Festival. There will be a silent auction, food, arts and crafts, entertainment, and, of course, apples. Enjoy our tasty homemade apple desserts’ sale.  Recommended for all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Opening Day Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena
6101 Hillen Road—21239
(443) 984-4075
7—9 p.m.
The Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena is dedicated to promoting lifetime recreation through participation in ice sports. The rink is full-sized and offers public skating sessions, ice hockey, sled hockey and skating lessons. General admission is $4; skate rental is $2.

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Opening Day Dominic “Mimi” DiPietro Family Ice Skating Center
200 S. Linwood Ave.—21224
(410) 396-9392
7—9 p.m.
The skating center features public skating sessions, ice hockey, broomball, and sled hockey from October until March. The rink is full-sized and is equipped with warm-up room, fireplace, concession stand and skate shop. General admission is $4; skate rental is $2. Season passes (10 sessions) are $30.

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008

Cylburn Chamber Music Series
4915 Greenspring Ave.—21209
(410) 367-2217
3:30 p.m.
The Cylburn Arboretum Association proudly presents the fourth season of "Chamber Music at Cylburn”.  Enjoy baritone Ryan de Ryke accompanied by pianist Eva Mengelkoch as they perform the Winterreise song cycle by Franz Schubert. Reservations recommended. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008

Art Under Glass
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Druid Hill Park at Gwynns Falls Parkway—21217
(410) 396-0008
11 a.m.—4 p.m.
Revel in the transformation of the Conservatory's greenhouses to exotic art galleries during this stunning exhibition sponsored by the Baltimore Conservatory Association.  Ticket proceeds and donations will benefit the Conservatory. Light brunch fair and drinks will be served. Admission includes one cocktail at the cash bar. Admission is $25 in advance; $30 at the door.

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008

Saturday Night Bouts Upton Boxing Center
1901 Pennsylvania Ave.—21217
(410) 984-3655
7 p.m.
Check out the hottest amateur fight scene in town. Support Baltimore’s own boys and girls from Upton Boxing Center as they battle in bouts against the East Coast’s best up and coming young fighters. Bout cards are subject to change. No refunds. Admission is $10; $5 for children 12 and under.

Spooky Halloween Fun

Wanda S. Durden

Brewing at Rec & Parks

Looking for a little spine-chilling Halloween fun?
Check out your local recreation center or one of our special facilities.
Pick up your Trick-or-Treat bag with tips on how to have a safe and fun Halloween in your community.

Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, 2008

The Annual Haunted Hike: Fright Night on the Gwynns Falls Trail
Carrie Murray Nature Center
1901 Ridgetop Road—21207
(410) 396-0808
7-11 p.m.
Explore the mysteries of Fright Night at our annual Haunted Hike! Take a scary walk along the perilous path. Check out the horrors that lurk behind every corner of the haunted trail. This is not for the faint of heart! This event is open the public; admission is $10. Not recommended for children under 8.

Friday, Oct. 24, 2008

Halloween Dance
Mora Crossman Recreation Center
701 South Rappolla St. —21224
(410) 396-9222
6—9 p.m.
Scare up some Halloween fun. Enjoy a night filled with spooky music and Halloween treats. Recommended for ages 7-12. Admission is $2.

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008

Hallowscream at Six Flags
Ella Bailey Recreation Center
100 East Heath St.—21230
(410) 396-4634
9 a.m.—6 p.m.
Enjoy a bus excursion for members of the Ella Bailey Recreation Center after-school and evening programs. Recommended for all ages. Children seven and under must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is a $35.

Monday, Oct. 27, 2008

Halloween Magic Show
Mora Crossman Recreation Center
701 South Rappolla St. —21224
(410) 396-9222
3:30—4:30 p.m.
Enjoy thrills, chills and illusions by “SPEED & THRO”. Recommended for all ages. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Friday, Oct. 31, 2008

Halloween Spooktacular
Dominic “Mimi” DiPietro Family Ice Skating Center
200 S. Linwood Ave.—21224
(410) 396-9392
7—9 p.m.
Enjoy a spooky night of skating. There will be spooktacular balloon sculptures and refreshments, including cookies and witches brew punch. Skaters are encouraged to wear a costume. Admission is $4, $1 discount for skaters wearing a costume; skate rental is $2.

Halloween Party and Costume Contest
Coldstream Recreation Center
1401 Fillmore St.—21218
(410) 396-6746
4—6 p.m.
Enjoy spooky fun with games, scary stories, fright contests and sports challenges. There will be prizes and snacks. Activities will include games, face painting, and a dance and a costume contest. This event is FREE. For after-school participants only.

Halloween Haunted House
Curtis Bay Recreation Center
1630 Filbert St.—21226
(410) 396-1811
6—8 p.m.
See what goes bump in the night at Curtis Bay Recreation Center. Experience the thrills and chills of the haunted house. Enjoy scary music and food. Recommended for ages 5-14. Admission is $2.

Halloween Party
Ella Bailey Recreation Center
100 East Heath St.—21230
(410) 396-4634
4—6 p.m.
Enjoy a Halloween masquerade party and parade. Have fun playing creepy games and receive a Halloween treat. Recommended for ages 12 and under. Children ages 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Halloween Costume Contest Party
Easterwood Recreation Center
1530 N. Bentalou St. —21216
(410) 396-0655
4—6p.m.
Frightening games, spooky stories, a costume contest and parade. Halloween treats and beverages will be served. Recommended for ages 5-12.

Halloween Party
John Eager Howard Recreation Center
2100 Brookfield Ave.—21217
(410) 396-7849
4—6 p.m.
Scare up a good time with a Halloween party and contest. This event is FREE and open to after-school program participants only.

Halloween Treat
Lakeland Recreation Center
2921 Stranden Road—21230
(410) 396-0091
3—5 p.m.
Trick or Treat at Lakeland Recreation Center! Enjoy an afternoon of scary games, spooky prizes, haunted music and of course, candy. For after-school program and recreation center participants only.

Costume Day
Leith Walk Recreation Center
1235 Sherwood Eve. —21239
(410) 396-6681
4—6 p.m.
Grab your best costume and get ready to party. Children will enjoy bloodcurdling games, food, and much more. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Halloween, Ghoul Party
Locust Point Recreation Center
1627 E. Fort Ave.—21230
(410) 837-4423
4:30—6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of creepy fun, spine-chilling games and scary treats. Recommended for ages 8-11. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Halloween Party
Samuel F.B. Morse Recreation Center
424 S. Pulaski St.—21223
(410) 396-3717
3:30—5:30 p.m.
Ghost, goblins and ghouls, oh my! Dress in your best costume to enjoy games, dancing and refreshments. Recommended for ages 5-12. Admission is $2

Tue. October 7, 2008

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