Weekend Outlook - February 10-12, 2012

Here are Economoms' picks for the best budget-conscious family activities in the Baltimore area from February 10-12, 2012:

All Weekend

• 2012 Motor Trend International Auto Show - Baltimore Convention Center. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m .-7 p.m. Adults, $10; kids 7-12, $4; 6 and under, FREE!
• IMAX Film Festival - Maryland Science Center through March 1. Six films rotate through the festival. $12 per person (for IMAX show only, does not include museum admission). Or purchase a five movie pass for $30.

Friday

• Fridays After Five, Prices Take a Dive - At the National Aquarium and the Maryland Science Center through March 23, 2012. Admission is $8. Dolphin shows or 4-D experiences at the Aquarium are $4. IMAX shows and Planetarium presentations are FREE at the Science Center. In February, the Aquarium is celebrating Black History Month furing Fridays After Five.
• Friday Night Stargazing - Maryland Science Center, 5:30-9 p.m. every Friday through January 27, weather permitting. FREE! Friday After Five admission is NOT required to participate.  
• The Full Sap Moon Hike Nike - Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville, 6-8 p.m. $2 members, $3 non-members.

Saturday

• Valentine's Day Book Drive - Port Discovery, Saturday and Sunday. Children who donate a new book receive $2 off the admission price. Special Valentine's Day activities with Clifford the Big Red Dog.
• Milkshake's Second Annual Valentine's Spectacular - Grace Fellowship Church, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $12 per person, kids 2 and under FREE!
• Drop-In Art Activity at the Walters - Every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A different theme each month. February's theme is Patterns and Prints. FREE!
• Abrakadoodle Timonium Grand Opening - 1 p.m. FREE!
• Family Bird Watch - Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville, 2-4 p.m. FREE!
• Where's the Woodchuck - Cromwell Valley Park in Towson, 2 p.m. $2 members, $4 non-members.
• Family Sweetheart Dances - All Y of Central Maryland family centers except aquatic centers.

Sunday

• Valentine's Day Book Drive - Port Discovery, Saturday and Sunday. Children who donate a new book receive $2 off the admission price. Special Valentine's Day activities with Clifford the Big Red Dog.
• Drop-In Art Activity at the Walters - Every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A different theme each month. February's theme is Patterns and Prints. FREE!
• This Little Heart of Mine Valentine's Party - Eden Mill Nature Center in Pylesville, 1 p.m. $7 members, $9 non-members.
• Valentine Treats - Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville, 2-4 p.m. $4 members, $5 non-members.
• Family Sunday at the BMA - Every Sunday, 2-5 p.m. A different theme each month. February's theme is the Arts of Africa and Asia. FREE!