June 18th, 2009 - 8:39 am

Family fun time

Don’t miss the National Aquarium’s final event in its "Fresh Thoughts Dining Series" on Tuesday, June 23. It’s geared to families and sounds like a lot of fun. I checked the Weather Channel’s website and, yay, the forecast is for mostly sunny and a high of 85 degrees that day.

Here’s what you can expect besides a yummy, outdoor grilled fish feast, samples of micro-brewed beers from Clipper City Brewery, and other activities like painting your own cookies and making your own shortcake. You’ll also receive admission to the 5 p.m. dolphin show, an after-dinner showing of the 4-D movie "Planet Earth: Shallow Seas, and access to the Aquarium’s exhibits until 9 p.m.

Admission is $55 for nonmembers, $25 for a child. Call 410-576-3869 or visit the Aquarium’s website.