Family Friendly Events In Baltimore This Winter

What’s more fun than having a jolly time with your family? Do you have a trip planned to visit Baltimore this winter? If not, make sure you plan one. In Baltimore, quite a number of events will be underway during this holiday and winter season. Let’s take a peek at just a few of the family friendly events you won’t want to miss.

 

It’s a Waterfront Life

November 21st – January 19th

End this year on a good note or launch your new year with a memorable experience at the Mckeldin Plaza in Inner Harbour. This event runs from November 21st through January 19th. You can take advantage of various activities including photos with Santa and ice skating. You can also visit the Christmas village, an amazing attraction running from now through December 24, or get jolly with the Holly Jolly Tour where you get to see the best of Baltimore from now through December 25. This is just the tip of the iceberg – the Baltimore Waterfront has plenty to offer this winter! 

 

Holiday Celebration at The National Aquarium 

December 5th 

Did you know “The Polar Express 4-D Experience” is playing at the National Aquarium Holiday Celebration this year? Get the whole family ready, as you will be thrilled with music and dance performances from around the globe. Your taste buds can join in on the experience, with plenty of holiday eats, including hot chocolate, of course.

 

Holiday Festival of Trains 

November 28th – January 25th

B&O Railroad Museum: Ellicott City Station, 2711 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City.

Ellicott City Station brings you this year’s Holiday Festival of Trains. With a combination of both layouts: the O scale layout and children’s layout, you and the kids are covered. The even better news is that Santa is going to be around throughout this weekend from 11am to 4pm beginning Friday. 

 

Festival of Trees

November 28th – 30th

Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road Timonium 

The 25th anniversary celebration of Kennedy Krieger Institute’s famous fundraiser is warming up. You’ll be thrilled by the 700 creatively decorated trees and the holiday eats. As an added bonus, you’ll be gladdened to know that Ravens’ Kicker Justin Tucker will be the leader of the holiday story reading session at 5:30pm on Friday, the 28th. 

 

A Christmas Carol

December 3rd – 23rd 

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7S Calvert St 

Not like your usual Christmas Carol whether seen, told, or read. It’s the Chesapeake Shakespeare’s Company Carol at the 19th Century in downtown Baltimore. Enjoy a holiday classic with the kids this winter. Its preview starts on December 3rd and 4th, while December 5th is opening night. 

 

A Monumental Occasion

December 4th 

Mount Vernon Place, 6000 block of N. Charles St 

This year’s annual lighting of the Washington Monument will not only feature lights, but a fireworks show. This spectacular event has music from local choirs and a holiday village with good from local vendors, so you can get your holiday shopping in as well. 

 

Olde Tyme Christmas Festival 

December 6th 

Fells Point

Get the feel of Christmas in the oldies at the Olde Tyme Christmas Festival. Lovers of traditional Christmas celebrations with a blend of modernity will be thrilled at Fells Point this season. Come out to Main Street in Fells Point for caroling, Christmas lights, eggnog, and more. 

 

Holly Jolly Pops

December 10th – 14th 

Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St.

It’s a Jolly Popping concert at the Symphony Hall. This Baltimore Pops symphony orchestra features carols, sing-alongs, tap dancing Santas, and performing guests from Cirque de la Symphonie. Check out the show schedule and be sure to grab some tickets!

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Running Events in Baltimore this Winter

 

In Baltimore, quite a number of events will be underway during this winter season. For the athletic types, check out these running events taking place this winter. 

 

Baltimore City Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K

November 28, 2019

Weinberg in Waverly

Get those muscles ready for the holidays and earn your big turkey dinner. The Baltimore City Y Turkey Trot Charity 5k series takes place on Thanksgiving morning.  If you aren’t up for a run, you can walk as well or donate to benefit children and families in poverty. Get your sneakers ready for this blend of fun and fitness!

 

NCR Marathon and Half Marathon 

November 30, 2019

It’s time for the 30th edition of the NCR Marathon and half marathon. You won’t want to miss this running marathon hosted by the Baltimore Road Runners Club. Get ready to Trail the Roads this season. We’ll be expecting you! 

 

Jingle Bell Run 5K – Baltimore

December 7, 2019

Rash Field

Come jingle all the way with us at the Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run this holiday season. You can’t go wrong grabbing your friends, colleagues, or family along for a walk or run. Let’s walk towards a healthier Baltimore against Arthritis. 

 

Reindeer Run 5K at West Shore Park Inner Harbor 

December 8, 2019  

West Shore Park

Let your inner reindeer in you come alive at the Reindeer Run 5K. The $5 5k series for 2019 is affordable and fun, as you get your family, friends, and colleagues at work to join in. Whatever option you choose, to run it or walk it, this run is sure to be a blast. At West Shore Park, you’ll find a cozy set up with plenty of interactive activities. It’s the fourth year of this run and it just keeps getting better! 

 

Under Armour Kelly St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock 5K 

March 15, 2020

Tighten your shoe laces and run through Baltimore streets at this season’s Under Armor Kelly St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock 5K. With each step you get closer to the finish line at Power Plant Live. Once there, join in on a fun after party. Early registration is a good idea since the race will sell out. Register on time! 

 

Under Armour Sole Of The City 10K Presented by KELLY 

April 11, 2020 

Charm City Run McHenry Row

Celebrate the runner in you come April 11, 2020 as we run through the city of Baltimore. Voted Best Baltimore Road Run by Baltimore Magazine, this run takes you through Federal Hill, Downtown Baltimore, Harbor East, Harbor Point, and the Baltimore Promenade. Join in the party at the end with two free beers for participants, live music, and more. 

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What You Need to Know about Head Trauma in Lacrosse

Concussions in sports continue to be a hot topic, and more sports are making changes to the rules, equipment, injury assessments, and how athletes return to school or their sport following a concussion. In lacrosse, helmets remain controversial across the board. Do they actually protect an athlete from a concussion, or are they giving these athletes a false sense of safety and causing them to be more aggressive?  

The Helmet Debate

For women’s lacrosse, some schools and school districts have made helmets a mandate, while other schools are providing the option for the athletes. In boys and girls lacrosse at the high school level, concussion is listed in the top five most frequent injuries. Goggles and mouthguards in women’s lacrosse are beneficial in protecting against facial injuries, but helmets, which are required in men’s lacrosse, cannot prevent concussions. Helmets also cannot reduce the risk of a second concussion from occurring. 

Concussion and Injury Concerns

Research is now showing that concussions should not be our only concern when it comes to sports. Repeated head injuries, without a concussion, are now linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). These “small,” repetitive hits that athletes take add up over time, and show an increased risk for the same marker as Alzheimer’s and CTE. While athletes may not be diagnosed with a concussion or have symptoms, contact sports may have consequences that athletes will be faced with later. 

Know the Signs and Symptoms

While this new research on repetitive trauma is alarming, education is very important for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Athletes, parents, and coaches should understand how these injuries occur, what the signs are, and what the guidelines are for returning to sport following a concussion. Athletes should also feel comfortable coming forward when they have symptoms of a concussion.

Symptoms include:

• Light and noise sensitivity
• Headache or pressure
• Dizziness
• Problems with balance
• Grogginess
• Confusion
• Vomiting or nausea
• Feeling “down”

When concussions do occur, they should be managed properly by a physician. If symptoms persist, physical therapy services can help an athlete get back to their sport safely. 

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Marathon Angel

You hear about these things, particularly in the back of the pack where I live. The legend is that those of us who are slogging it out at the end of the train will sometimes experience the appearance of a random stranger that will offer an encouraging word, a push, an energy bar or some other miracle that keeps you going.

I came upon Alexander around mile 6, noticed he was also from Back on My Feet and sped up a bit to catch him. We introduced ourselves and quickly fell into an unspoken pact of run/walk. He ran a touch faster than me, but I was a quicker walker, so we seesawed for a good 12 miles. It turned out that we were about the same age, so we became two old guys making our way, one foot in front of the other.

He mentioned several times that I was keeping him moving, but the truth is that he was pulling me along a lot more than I was pulling him. We didn’t talk a lot, and sometimes we were 50 or 100 yards apart. One of the times that we did talk, I told him about the marathon angels, and that I believed that he was mine. He deferred and claimed that I was keeping him moving, but I knew the truth of the matter. Towards the end, he started to fade but we stuck together and hit the finish 7 hours and 13 minutes after the start. And, just like an angel, he disappeared. I looked for him after the finish, but he was gone.

Particularly for the old and slow among us, finishing a marathon is a team sport, so I have to take a minute to recognize my team. Thanks to Coach Katie Heyl and the crew at Charm City Run for training support; to Dr. Sean Jones, Dr. Mackenzie Chrisco and the FX Physical Therapy wizards for keeping these old bones in one piece. Two years ago I was in an orthopedic boot after a fall while running. Sean got me back to the point where I was doing five and 10Ks and was able to think about doing the marathon this year. Then he and Mackenzie and a few other folks kept me moving as the mileage increased and the body rebelled! Huge thanks and much love to her royal Highness Cynthia Margaret for tolerating another of my crazy ideas with her usual grace and dignity.

And a massive thanks to all for your financial, emotional and spiritual support. Together, we raised $6,580 to support Back on My Feet. And because of my relationship to that organization, I experienced the presence of an angel — for that I am eternally grateful!

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