All around the town
Games People Play: The Games Club of Maryland presents Game Days at the Days Hotel, 9615 Deereco Road, Timonium. Festivities begin noon on May 3 and run until May 6 at 8 p.m. Over 200 games will be provided, from backgammon to Dungeons and Dragons, historical games, wargames and more. Movies for kids, discussions, vendors, silent auction, food and more. Prices vary. Info: gcom@gamesclubofmd.org, 443-629-5585, www.gamesclubofmd.org.
Fallen Heroes: Fallen Heroes Day, set aside to honor police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty, is held on Friday, May 4, 1 p.m. at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 E. Padonia Road. Eight individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year will be honored at this year’s ceremony. Info: Nita Walden nrwalden@verizon.net, 410-727-3549.
Camera 101: Want to learn to be a better photographer? The Baltimore Camera Club presents its One Day Camera School on Saturday, May 5 at the Mt. Washington United Methodist Church, 5800 Cottonworth Avenue, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $50/person. On Sunday, May 6, 7 a.m.-noon, the Field Shoot course (location to be determined) will be held, $20/person. Info/registration: 410-337-2939 or www.baltimorecameraclub.org.
Drop-In Art: The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street, sponsors free “drop-in art” activities for the entire family every Saturday in May, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore the special adornments of royalty in Greece, Egypt and Rome, when kids go “Inside the Emperor’s Treasure Box.” Info: www.thewalters.org or 410-547-9000, ext. 238.
Race Horse: Want to meet a race horse? Hampton National Historic site, 535 Hampton Lane, has a special guest, Wynter’s Slew (grandson of Seattle Slew) at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. (Call first if weather is iffy to find out if program is still on.) Learn what it takes to race and train a horse, hear about foxhunting and find out about how Hampton figured into Maryland’s horse industry. Info: 410-828-0157.
Farmer’s Market! The Baltimore’s Farmers’ Market celebrates its 30th year, with fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, organic foods, smoked meats, cheeses, artwork, crafts, and more. Markets are held Sundays, 8 a.m.-sellout (usually noon), from May 6-Dec. 23, underneath the Jones Falls Expressway at Holliday and Saratoga streets.
