Autumn Activities at Holt Park and Center for the Arts 34 Elmont Avenue Overlea, Maryland 21206 410-887-5520 Program details and registration are at baltcorec.info/holt
Park Information
Arts center and gallery open daily 9a-5p and closed County holidays. Park open daily sunrise to sunset. Trail maps and information are available in the arts center. Program details and registration are at baltcorec. info/holt. Locate programs by title or four-digit code. Please register in advance. Interactive Program Guides in English and Spanish are available at baltcorec.info/ guide. Field trips and programs for groups are available by contacting the arts center. Changes and cancelations are sent by email to registrants, are posted online, and are available 24/7 at 410-88-PARKS. Accommodations such as language interpretation or large print are available. Please provide as much notice as possible to 410-887-5520 (voice), 711 (TTY), or HoltPark@ baltimorecountymd.gov.
Wednesdays
Maple Tree Story Hour
Lively activities such as stories, crafts, games, music and live animals under the maple tree each week. September 2: Insects. September 9: Down on the Farm. September 16: City Animals. September 23: Migration. September 30: Animal Families. October 7: Falling Leaves. October 14: The Moon. October 21: Dinosaurs. October 28: Bats. November 18: Nocturnal Animals. 3366 11a-noon 0-6 $6
Saturdays
Natural Materials » Manualidades con la Naturaleza
Ven a Cabaña Natural para descubrir la conexión entre el arte y la naturaleza. Este programa está en español. Visit the Nature Cabin to discover the connection between art and nature. This program is in Spanish. 3418 11a-noon All Ages FREE
Fri, Sep 4
Recycled Materials » Scarecrow Mason Jar
Make a cheerful fall decoration by upcycling a regular mason jar with paint, burlap, straw, and buttons. 3546 6p-8p 7+ $12
Sat, Sep 5
Painting » Intro to Watercolor 1: Basics
This series builds skills and experience with watercolor paints. In level 1, experiment with the paints and basic techniques in a relaxed class. The only goal is to try something new and have fun doing so! 3395 6p-8p 16+ $12
Fri, Sep 11
Campfire » Rosh Hashanah Campfire
Ring in the year 5787 on the Jewish calendar with a campfire. Enjoy traditional treats of apples and challah while singing songs and playing campfire games. 3389 5p-6:30p All Ages $3
Sun, Sep 13
Monarch Migration
This is the time of the year when the monarch butterflies start their annual migration to California and Mexico. Play a migration game to imagine yourself in the place of a migrating butterfly, and learn about the life cycles of these fascinating insects. 3412 3p-4p 5+ $3
Fri, Sep 18
Painting » Jellyfish (Teenfriendly!)
Have a relaxing evening painting a colorful jellyfish in an underwater scene in this guided class. Teen-friendly classes are
tailored to the style of instruction teens prefer. 3379 6p-8p 13+ $12
Sat, Sep 19
Karaoke » So Long, Summer
Sing farewell to summer! All music is welcome, with a special end-of-summer playlist, and summer-time refreshments. This kid-friendly karaoke starts early in the evening. Feel free to bring your own snacks and fidget toys, and be prepared to sing along. 3396 4p-7p All Ages $3
Nature Walk
Take a leisurely walk in the park and enjoy nature. 3414 2p-3p All Ages FREE
Sun, Sep 20
Bookmaking » Accordion Journals
Make a journal using an accordion bookmaking technique. With a variety decorative papers and colorful supplies, you will leave with a unique journal that reflect your personal style. 3397 noon-3p 16+ $35
Fri, Sep 25
Wire Ghost
Start off spooky season right with an easy to make ghost decoration that uses wire, yarn, felt, and glue. 3547 6p-8p 7+ $12
Sat, Sep 26
Stampmaking » Stamp Carving and Letterboxing
Learn about the exciting outdoor treasure hunt tradition called Letterboxing by making your own stamp. Then, go on a hunt for a hidden park letterbox! This program uses some sharp tools, so it is recommended that children 10 and under have an adult assist them. 3388 noon-2p 7+ $12
Sun, Sep 27
Natural Materials » Halloween Fairy Houses
Fairies like Halloween, too! Learn about these mythical creatures and gather materials in our fields and forest to make the perfect haunted house for your fairy garden. 3411 3p-4:30p All Ages $6
Fri, Oct 2
Spooky Zen Garden
Adding a miniature Zen garden to your desk can be a great way to remind yourself to relax. This spooky version will haunt your desk with mini ghosts and gravestones! 3548 6p-8p 7+ $12
Sat, Oct 3
Painting » Intro to Watercolor 2: Discovering Color
This series builds skills and experience with watercolor paints. In level 2, take the next steps with a basic grounding in color theory. Explore paint mixing, layering, and color choices. This is a relaxed class that encourages risk taking and experimentation. Prior experience with watercolor, or Intro to Watercolor 1 is required. 3398 6p-8p 16+ $12
Mon, Oct 5
Painting » Cloud of Bats
Have a relaxing evening painting bats flying through a cloudy night
sky in this guided class. 3380 6p-8p 18+
$12
Fri, Oct 9
Block Printing » Block Printing Workshop
Learn the basics of block printing or get to practice your skills! This class will take you through the steps of creating a print- how to understand the concepts, work with the materials, and conceptualize a design. Leave with a completed stamp and prints that are sure to wow! 3399 6p-8:30p 18+ $35
Sat, Oct 10
Recycled Materials » BamBOO Wind Chimes
Upcycle everyday materials to create a beautiful and musical decoration for your home or garden. Use paint pens and other materials to customize your precut bamboo, then use string to attach them to upcycled CDs. 3415 3p-5p 5+ $12
Fri, Oct 16
Recycled Materials » Spooky Shadow Boxes
Learn how to make a Spooky Shadow Box from everyday materials such as shoeboxes, cardboard, tissue paper, and glue. These display easily on a wall hook or on a shelf ... for Halloween, or all year round! 3416 6p-8p 7+ $12
Sat, Oct 17
Karaoke » Halloween Howl
Get into the spooky groove! Come in costume, and enjoy some treats. All music welcome, but we will have a playlist with the best songs for the MonsterMashers, Witchy Women, and anyone who likes a good Thriller. This kid-friendly karaoke starts early in the evening. Feel free to bring your own snacks and fidget toys, and be prepared to sing along. 3400 4p-7p All Ages $3
Fri, Oct 23
Holt Haunted Hike
Walk the park’s paved trail to see what creatures come out after dark. The hikes range from silly to spooky: sign up for an earlier hike to attend before it gets dark, or a later hike if you like it a bit creepy. Bring a treat container to collect candy or allergy-free/ non-candy treats. Costumes are encouraged. Please register all attendees. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a registered adult on all hikes. $6 3382 6:00 PM: Silly, not spooky 3383 6:30 PM: Silly & Divertida (Bilingual) 3384 7:00 PM: Slightly spooky 3385 7:30 PM: Spooky & Escalofriante (Bilingual) 3386 8:00 PM: Quite creepy! 3387 8:30 PM: Creepy & de Miedo! (Bilingual)
Fri, Oct 30
Bugs » Amazing Arachnids
What has eight legs and plays an important role in our ecosystem? Come find out! 3410 3:30p-4:30p 4+ $3
Sun, Nov 1
Holt Harvest Day
Fall is in the air at this hands-on arts festival. In addition to live music and local vendors, take part in workshops like scarecrow making and pumpkin painting -perfect for crafty families. Some workshops have a fee. 3391 10a-4p All Ages $6
Mon, Nov 2
Painting » Painted Gourds
Have a relaxing evening using a dried gourd as your canvas and learning to paint a variety of folk art patterns in this guided class. 3381 6p-8p 18+ $12
Sat, Nov 7
Natural Materials » Marble Acorn Necklace Learn to make a cute necklace
out of acorns and marbles. This project includes using hot glue, and children under age 10 will need an adult’s help. 3549 2p-4p 5+ $6
Fri, Nov 13
Painting » Intro to Watercolor 3: Painting from Observation
This series builds skills and experience with watercolor paints. In level 3, put the skills to work and discover ways to create a painting. Using a selection of objects, students will work from observation. While level 3 is still a relaxed, experimentationfriendly environment, this class is more technical, so either prior experience with watercolor or having taken Intro workshops 1 and 2 are required. 3404 6p-9p 16+ $12
Sat, Nov 14
Campfire » Falling Behind What’s left after the mass migration of summer songbirds and bloom flowers? Plenty! Birds like the Northern Junco and White-throated sparrow have arrived as well as interesting seedpods and animal signs. Hike through the changing habitats and find what’s new and then celebrate the fall season with a warm campfire. Registration required. 3407 4p-5:30p All Ages $3
Fri, Nov 20
Painting » Stained Glass Painting
Paint the glass of a picture frame to resemble a stained glass window! This program involves working on glass, so children under 10 will require an adult’s assistance. 3550 6p-8p 7+ $12
Sat, Nov 21
Fall Crafternoon
Drop in any time during Crafternoon to browse our craft
supplies on offer and make a seasonal craft. This month, we’ll learn to make crafts inspired by the fall harvest and the changing leaves. 3417 1p-3p All Ages $6
Karaoke » Classics
Have a fun night out singing to all your favorites! All genres of music are welcome. This kidfriendly karaoke starts early in the evening. Feel free to bring your own snacks and fidget toys, and be prepared to sing along. 3401 4p-7p All Ages $3
Sat, Nov 28
Natural Materials » Natural Ornaments
Decorate for the holidays the natural way. We’ll have a variety of materials to choose from to create your own handmade ornaments. These make lovely gifts as well! 3409 3p-4:30p 5+ $6
Sun, Nov 29
Block Printing » Block Printing Workshop: Multicolor Mono-prints
Take your block-printing skills to the next level! Learn how to create multi-color works with a single print! Previous Block Printing Workshops or prior experience is required. 3403 11a-3p 18+ $35
Stay In the Know Subscribe and follow for updates about events, classes and park happenings. baltcorec.info/newsletter facebook.com/holtcenter instagram.com/holtpark