| Date |
Description |
Time |
City |
| Recurring
Events |
Every
Monday |
Tot-Rock-n-Roll.
Crofton Skate Zone. $4 Admission which includes skate rental,
small drink and a 15 minute lesson. For ages 6 and under only!
|
10:00am
- Noon |
Crofton |
| First
Tuesday |
Terrific
Toddlers Series. Northeast Community Center. Join them
on the first Tuesday of each month for story, crafts and games.
For ages 3-5. Fee: $3. For
more information and to register
call 410-257-2554. |
11:00am |
Chesapeake
Beach |
Monday
- Friday |
Play
Billiards! Ages 10 and up. Open activity! Play 8 ball,
9 ball or the pool game of your choice! North Beach Community
Center. FREE! |
4:00pm
- 9:00pm |
North
Beach |
| Monday-Friday |
Mondays-Fridays:
Game Time. North Beach Community Center. Boys and girls
are invited to drop by after school to enjoy various board games.
Choose from checkers, bingo, connect four, puzzles, scrabble,
etc. FREE. Call (410) 257-4344 for more information. For ages
10-14. |
4:00pm
- 6:00pm |
North
Beach |
Every
Tuesday Evening |
Family
Night Skating. Wheel Skating Center. Call (410) 674-9661
for more information. Cost: Ages 13 & Up:
$3 plus skate rental. Ages 6 to 12: $2.00 plus skate
rental. Ages 5 & Under: FREE! Skate rental is additional.
MILITARY (with I.D.) - FREE Admission with skate rental. |
7:00pm
- 9:30pm |
Odenton |
Every
Wednesday and Saturday |
ArtKids
Preschool Program - FREE!
Walter's Art Museum. For children 3-5 years old accompanied
by an adult. Each workshop includes storytime, a tour and art
activity. Last 90 minutes and are led by specially trained museum
educators.
Class
size is limited to 15 children. One adult chaperone is required
for every 2 children. Pre-registration
is mandatory by calling (410) 547-9000, ext. 373.
For more details visit their website.
|
10:30am
- Noon |
Baltimore |
| Every
Wednesday |
Wednesdays
- Parent /Child Interactive Play Group. Northeast Community
Center. Moms, grandmas, and caregivers. Interactive activities
are encouraged-adults talk and children play. New parents and
children are always welcome! FREE.
Call (410) 257-2554 for more information. For ages: Birth-Up.
|
9:30am
– 11:00am |
Chesapeake
Beach |
| Every
Wednesday |
Pizza
Pig Out. Crofton Skate Zone. $4.00 admission, $2.50 rental.
Includes "all-u-can-eat" pizza. Exception: Oct. 26 |
6:00pm
- 9:00pm |
Crofton |
| Every
Thursday |
Frugal
Freeskate. Crofton Skate Zone. $2.00 admission, $2.50
rental. |
6:00pm
- 9:00pm |
Crofton |
| Every
Friday |
Finally
Friday. Crofton Skate Zone. 16 & Under Only! Admission
$7, Skate Rental: $2.50. Parents free as spectators! Call 410-721-7155
for more information. |
7:00pm
- 11:00pm |
Crofton |
| Every
Saturday |
Saturday
Morning Kid's Fun Time. Wheel Skating Center. For ages
10 and under and their parents. Call (410) 674-9661 for more information.
$5.00 admission and skates. |
10:00am
- Noon |
Odenton |
| Every
Saturday |
Arts
and Crafts at Michael's Arts and Crafts Store.
Call
your local Michael's
to verify times and dates. |
10:00am
- Noon |
Multiple
Locations |
Every
Saturday |
The
Walters Art Museum, Drop-in Art and Family Activities.
FREE with museum admission. Stop the art studio to create an art
activity for you to take home. Projects change weekly. Check their
schedule. |
11:00am
- 3:00pm |
Baltimore |
| Every
Sunday |
Family
Funday. Crofton Skate Zone. Parents Skate Free. One Parent
Admission per paid child. Admission: $5.50, Skate Rental: $2.50 |
1:00pm
- 6:00pm |
Crofton |
All
Week |
North
Arundel Aquatic Center offers a wide range of features
for adults and children. For the kids they have an indoor water
park with slides, 134 feet water slide (must be 48" or
taller), small slides with spray features, water spouts, water
buckets and a waterfall, plus a water vortex! Visit their website
for more details.
All
sections of the aquatic center in October may not be available
at all times. |
Kids
Water Area:
Mon-Fri:
4-8pm
Sat:
Noon-7:45pm
Sun:
11am - 5:30pm |
Glen
Burnie |
| All
Week |
Game
Room - Northeast Community Center. Open activity! Pool,
ping pong, shuffleboard, foosball or games! Must have NORTHEAST
COMMUNITY CENTER ID card. Game Room is open Sunday-Thursday
from 8:30 a.m.-10:00p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-11:00
p.m. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. FREE. |
|
Chesapeake
Beach |
| By
Calendar Date |
| Aug.
1 |
|
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Aug. 2 |
Summer Concert - Kelly Bell Band. Quiet Waters Park.
Treat yourself and the entire family to the sounds of the blues
with "Kelly Bell Band." Bring lawn chairs or blankets. |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Annapolis |
|
Aug. 2 |
It's Fishy! Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center. Use
seining and dip nets to catch Bay Critters! Wear water shoes or
old sneakers! 6-10 years old. $7/members, $10/non-members. Registration
required: 410-827-6694. For more information visit www.bayrestoration.org
|
10:00am - 11:30am |
Grasonville |
|
Aug. 2 |
Camp CMM Bay Trek Saturday Seminar Series. Calvert
Marine Museum. Something's Fishy Here. For ages 12 to adult. Cost
is $20/person. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext.
41. |
9:00am – 2:00pm |
Solomons |
|
Aug. 2 |
Summer
Dragons. Patuxent Research Refuge, National Wildlife
Center. For ages 12+. Come learn about dragonflies—the ferocious
predator of pond and meadow—and how to identify several common
ones in this hands-on hike. Reservations are taken by calling
301-497-5887. |
10:00am-11:30am |
Laurel |
Aug.
2
(Aug. 2-3) |
Maryland
Saddle Association Horse Show. Prince George's Equestrian
Center. Watch a regional hunter/jumper show featuring riders from
all age groups. FREE for spectators. For more information call
301-952-7999. |
7:00am |
Upper
Marlboro |
|
Aug. 2 |
Learning About Ticks. Smithsonian Environmental Research
Center. Ticks are a major concern all around the Bay. This is
your chance to come learn about different types of ticks and the
myths and realities behind these persistent creatures. Cost is
$4 per person. |
1:00 – 2:00pm |
Edgewater |
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Aug.
3
(Aug. 2-3) |
Maryland
Saddle Association Horse Show. Prince George's Equestrian
Center. Watch a regional hunter/jumper show featuring riders from
all age groups. FREE for spectators. For more information call
301-952-7999. |
7:00am |
Upper
Marlboro |
|
Aug. 3 |
Bayside Concert - Electric Brigade. Downs Park. The Downs
Park Bayside Concert Series presents Top 40 tunes of the "Electric
Brigade." |
6:00pm – 7:00pm |
Pasadena
|
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| Aug.
4 |
Chess
Ladder. The Chesapeake Children's Museum. Weekly games
and coaching by a national chess master, Greg Achelonu. For rising
second graders and up who already skilled in basic chess moves.
Mondays, June 9-August 11, $105 / $100 CCM members. |
6:30
– 8:00pm |
Annapolis |
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Aug. 5 |
Family Fantasy Football League. Mountain Road Library.
Ever wanted to join an online fantasy league? We'll form a league,
draft players and go head to head during the entire season. Participants
need an email address to participate. For ages 10 and up. |
7:00pm |
Pasadena
|
|
Aug. 5 |
Twilight Tram Tour. Patuxent Research Refuge, National
Wildlife Center. For all ages. Enjoy a 40 minute guided tour through
the habitats of Patuxent Research Refuge on an all electric, open-air
tram. View wildlife and their habitats while discovering the story
of how the land has changed over time and how Patuxent is managing
habitats for wildlife. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors
55 and over, $2 for children 12 and under. Please bring exact
change. (Space is limited, must pre-register). Reservations are
taken by calling 301-497-5887. |
6:30-7:30pm |
Laurel |
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Aug. 6 |
Family Music Night w/Jennifer Anderson of Musikgarten.
Southern Community Center. Enjoy singing, dancing and making music
together. Music will include some old favorites and we'll learn
some new ones too. Cost: FREE. For ages birth - 8 years. For more
information or to register call (410) 586-1101. |
6:30pm |
Lusby |
|
Aug. 6 |
Summer Games. Northeast Community Center. Relays, games
of skill, races, contests and more. Bring your friends! Cost:
FREE For ages 10-12. For more information or to register call
(410) 257-2554. |
3:30 - 5:00pm |
Chesapeake Beach |
|
Aug. 6 |
Wednesdays in August! Games Galore! Annapolis Library.
Beat the heat! Come on in to the library where you can play board,
strategy and card games! Games and snacks provided. For families
with children ages seven and up. |
6:30 – 8:00pm |
Annapolis |
|
Aug. 6 |
Calling All Video Gamers. Annapolis Library. Play video
games, meet fellow gamers and have fun! Games and snacks provided.
For ages 11 to 17. |
7:00pm – 8:00pm |
Annapolis |
|
Aug. 6 |
Stories for Sleepyheads. Severna Park Library. Wednesdays
in August. Curl up at the Severna Park Library in your PJs and
slippers! Bring your favorite snuggle buddy to keep you company
while you listen to bedtime tales and make a special craft. For
preschool-aged children. |
7:00pm |
Severna Park |
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Aug. 7 |
A Visit from the Friendly Firefighters! Crofton Library.
Meet some of our firefighters from the Anne Arundel County Fire
Department! For families. |
10:00am |
Crofton |
|
Aug. 7 |
Best Friends Game Night. Broadneck Library. Think you
know your best friend well? Bring him or her and take on the other
friend teams and answer eyebrow-raising, truth-inducing questions.
Snacks will be provided and the winning team receives an awesome
prize. For teens. |
6:30pm – 8:00pm |
Annapolis |
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Aug. 8 |
Kool-
Aid Anyone? North Beach Community Center. Help us celebrate
Kool-Aid Day with Kool-Aid drinks , treats and games. Cost: $2.00.
For ages 7-9. For more information or to register call (410) 257-4344.
|
3:00-4:30pm |
North Beach |
|
Aug. 8 |
Tree
Cookies! Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract. For ages
8-10. Participants will not only learn about tree cookies, but
about trees themselves in this hands-on, interactive program.
Reservations are taken by calling 301-497-5887. |
9:00am - 10:30am |
Laurel |
|
Aug. 8 |
Dig
Into Local History: Archaeological Dig with the Lost Towns Project.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. SERC is partnering
with the Anne Arundel County Lost Towns Archeological team to
help history come alive by learning about our colonial past and
participating in a dig on the Contee Farm property. We'll start
at SERC with a brief talk, then we'll journey to a dig site where
you will be trained to help sift colonial artifacts with the dig
team. For ages 12 and older. Cost is $15 per person and includes
a light snack. Pre-registration is required by calling (301) 238.2737,
limited to 20 people. |
9:00am – Noon |
Edgewater |
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Aug. 9 |
Official MONOPOLY® Tournament. Severna Park Library.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Official Monopoly Tournament! Registration
from 9 to 9:30 AM. on Saturday. Tournament starts at 10:00am.
Pizza by Ledo! For ages 10 to 18. |
9:00am – 4:00pm |
Severna
Park |
Aug. 9
(Aug. 9-10) |
Backyard Science Days. Maryland Science Center. Bugs,
worms and bats! Learn about some creatures living in your backyard,
and try out fun experiments you can do right outside your door.
|
Noon-4:00pm |
Baltimore |
|
Aug. 9 |
Camp
CMM Bay Trek Saturday Seminar Series. Calvert Marine
Museum. Can You Canoe? For ages 12 to adult. Cost is $20/person.
Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. |
9:00am – 2:00pm |
Solomons
|
|
Aug. 9 |
Canoe/Kayak
Club Trip. Calvert Marine Museum. St. Georges Island
at Leader: Mark Woodside, 301-757-1319, pmwoodside@yahoo.com.
Rain date Sunday, Aug. 10 at 4:30 p.m. |
4:30pm |
Solomons
|
|
Aug. 9 |
Weed
Warriors. Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract. For
all ages. Get ready to get dirty! Come be a weed warrior and help
defeat invasive species. All are welcome and all supplies are
provided. Reservations are taken by calling 301-497-5887. |
9:00am - Noon |
Laurel |
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Aug. 10 |
Airmail
Day. College Park Aviation Museum. In August 1918, College
Park Airport was the site of the first postal airmail flights.
Enjoy airmail-themed activities including designing your own airmail
stamp and dressing up like an airmail pilot. Free with museum
admission. |
1:00 – 4:00pm |
College
Park |
|
Aug. 10 |
Southern Maryland Horse Association Horse Show. Prince
George's Equestrian Center. Watch a regional hunter/jumper show.
FREE for spectators. For more information call 301-952-7999. |
8:00am |
Upper Marlboro |
|
Aug. 10 |
Discover
Wetlands by Canoe. Jug Bay Wetlands. Enjoy a leisurely
paddle through the Patuxent River wetlands. Children must be at
least 7 years old. Reservations and entrance fees are required
for all events, unless noted. Programs are open to families and
individuals. An adult must accompany children under 13. Entrance
Fees Adults: $3 Children under 18: $2 Over 60: $2 FOJB family
membership: $25. For more information call 410-741-9330 or visit
www.jugbay.org. |
1:30pm |
Lothian |
|
Aug. 10 |
Plant
Walk. Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract. For all
ages. Discover the role that wildflowers play in the ecosystem
and learn to identify some common species on this guided walk.
Field guide, water, and magnifying glass recommended. Reservations
are taken by calling 301-497-5887. |
8:30 - 10:30am |
Laurel |
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August 11 |
Family Game Night. Maryland City at Russett Library.
Gather your friends and family for an evening of board and card
games. Bring your favorite game or play one of ours. We'll provide
the snacks. For school-aged children and their families. |
6:30pm – 8:00pm |
Laurel |
|
August 11 |
Chess
Ladder. The Chesapeake Children's Museum. Weekly games
and coaching by a national chess master, Greg Achelonu. For rising
second graders and up who already skilled in basic chess moves.
Mondays, June 9-August 11, $105 / $100 CCM members. |
6:30
– 8:00pm |
Annapolis |
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Aug. 12 |
Family
Trivia Night. Mountain Road Library. Test your "trivial"
knowledge at the library. Bring three to eight friends, neighbors,
family members or co-workers and face off against other teams
for fun and fabulous prizes! To reserve a table for your team,
call the Mountain Road Branch at 410-222-6699. Walk-ins are also
welcome. For all ages. |
7:00pm |
Pasadena
|
| Aug.
12 |
Bubble
Festival. Chesapeake Children's Museum. Celebrate the
soapy sphere and explore the science of bubbleology. Use inventive
bubble blowers (berry baskets, six-pack rings, etc.) and make
“bubble windows” with straws and string. All ages.
Free with admission. |
10:00am
– 2:00pm |
Annapolis |
|
Aug. 12 |
Act Like an Athlete. Provinces Library. Join us as we
honor your favorite sports with stories, games and a snack. For
school-aged children. |
7:00pm |
Severn
|
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Aug. 13 |
Trail
Trekkers: Medicinal Plants on the Trail. Smithsonian
Environmental Research Center. Join us for this fun outdoor series
which will be an introduction to discovering life on forest trails.
Suggested for ages 8 to adult. Medicinal Plants on the Trail:
In the final program of this series we'll learn to identify native
plants and trees by their bark and leaves, how to use a dichotomous
key, and the medicinal qualities of these plants. Cost is $20
per person or $30 per couple and includes three programs (in the
3 part series) and a magnifying glass for the trail. Pre-registration
is required by calling (301) 238.2737. Drop-ins are accepted if
there is space, $8 per person drop in fee. |
9:00am - 10:30am |
Edgewater |
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Aug. 14 |
Little Minnows: Fossils - Things That Are Very, Very Old. Calvert
Marine Museum. Space is limited. Preregistration
required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. |
10:00am - 11:00am |
Solomons |
| Aug.
14 |
Chess
Ladder. The Chesapeake Children's Museum. Weekly games
and coaching by a national chess master, Greg Achelonu. For rising
second graders and up who already skilled in basic chess moves.
Mondays, June 9-August 11, $105 / $100 CCM members. |
6:30
– 8:00pm |
Annapolis |
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| Aug.
15 |
Drum
Circle. Chesapeake Children's Museum. Make some noise!
Everyone is welcome to bring their own drum or rhythm instruments
or use the ones provided. No experience necessary. Outdoors, weather
permitting. All ages. Free. |
5:30
– 6:30pm |
Annapolis |
|
Aug. 15 |
Butterfly Search. Patuxent River Park. Search through
various habitats for butterflies to count. Reservations
required, please call 301-627-6074. All ages welcome.
Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2 |
9:00am – 11:00am |
Upper Marlboro |
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| Aug.
16 |
Bubble
Festival. Chesapeake Children's Museum. Celebrate the
soapy sphere and explore the science of bubbleology. Use inventive
bubble blowers (berry baskets, six-pack rings, etc.) and make
“bubble windows” with straws and string. All ages.
Free with admission. |
10:00am
– 2:00pm |
Annapolis |
|
Aug. 16 |
LOVE is a Four-Legged Word. Severna Park Library. More
people have dogs than any other animal. Let’s honor them and all
our wonderful pets for their love, loyalty, lifesaving skills
and life enhancing abilities. For all ages. |
10:00am |
Severna Park |
|
Aug. 16 |
Fly By Birding. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center.
Enjoy bird-watching at sunset. Bring a beach chair! All ages.
$7/members, $10/non-members. Registration
required. For more information call 410-827-6694
or visit www.bayrestoration.org. |
7:00pm - 8:30pm |
Grasonville |
|
Aug. 16 |
Camp CMM Bay Trek Saturday Seminar Series: How To Read the Bay. Calvert
Marine Museum. For ages 12 to adult. Cost is $20/person. Preregistration
required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. |
9:00am – 2:00pm |
Solomons |
|
Aug. 16 |
Fossil Field Experience. Calvert Marine Museum. Go to
a local beach to search for fossils with a trained guide. For
ages 8 and up. Preregistration required.
Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. |
11:00am – 4:00pm |
Solomons |
|
Aug. 16 |
Bird Walk. Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract. For
all ages. Search for birds in several refuge habitats on this
guided hike. Field guides and binoculars recommended. Reservations
are taken by calling 301-497-5887. |
8:15am - 10:00am |
Laurel |
Aug. 16
(Aug. 16-17) |
Enchanted Forest 53TH Birthday Party!! Clark Elioak Farm.
Special family activities all day. Fairy tale characters, storytimes,
entertainers, face painting, and more. See the new Enchanted Forest
items we have restored in 2008. |
|
Ellicott City |
|
Aug. 16 |
The Tortoise and The Hare Day. Port Discovery. Bring
your stuffed animal turtles and/or bunnies to Port Discovery for
the races in MPT Studios led by Channel 2's Pam Minor - The Kindersinger.
Bubbles The Clown will also be making bunny ear hats for the kids!
|
11:00 - 1:00pm |
Baltimore |
|
Aug. 16 |
USA First Robotics Team. Port Discovery. Come see the
USA First Robotics team from Maryland in our MPT Studio! They
will bring squarebots for visitors to try, host a robot demonstration
and much more! |
10am - 5pm |
Baltimore |
|
Aug. 16 (Aug. 16-17) |
Maryland Saddle Association Horse Show. Prince George's
Equestrian Center. Watch a regional hunter/jumper show. FREE for
spectators. For more information call 301-952-7999. |
7:00am |
Upper Marlboro |
Aug. 16
|
Live Animal Show. Watkins Nature Center. Meet and learn
about the nature center's live animals, including reptiles and
invertebrates. Reservations required.
Ages 2 & up. Fee: Resident $1; Non-Resident $2. For more information
call 301-218-6702. |
10:00 - 11:00am |
Upper Marlboro |
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| Aug.
17 |
Fly
It. Chesapeake Children's Museum. Join the Brainstorm
Challenge to invent things that can travel through the air. Did
you know that Orville and Wilbur Wright spent countless hours
designing and flying kites? What will flying machines of the future
look like? “By Kids For Kids” is supporting similar
programs across the country this summer at other children’s
and science museums. Ages 5 and up. Free with museum admission.
Free for members. |
2:00pm
- 5:00pm |
Annapolis |
Aug. 17
(Aug. 16-17) |
Maryland Saddle Association Horse Show. Prince George's
Equestrian Center. Watch a regional hunter/jumper show. FREE for
spectators. For more information call 301-952-7999. |
7:00am |
Upper Marlboro |
Aug. 17
(Aug. 16-17) |
Enchanted Forest 53th Birthday Party!! Clark Elioak Farm.
Special family activities all day. Fairy tale characters, storytimes,
entertainers, face painting, and more. See the new Enchanted Forest
items we have restored in 2008. |
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Ellicott City |
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Aug. 18 |
Singstar Rocks! Mountain Road Library. End the summer
in style by hanging out at the library and taking part in our
first ever Singstar competition. For ages 10 to 16. |
7:00pm – 8:00pm |
Pasadena |
| August
18 (June 24– Sept. 19) |
Chess
Ladder. The Chesapeake Children's Museum. Weekly games
and coaching by a national chess master, Greg Achelonu. For rising
second graders and up who already skilled in basic chess moves.
Mondays, June 9-August 11, $105 / $100 CCM members. |
6:30
– 8 pm |
Annapolis |
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Aug. 19 |
Campfire Tales. Severna Park Library. Come hear some
creepy campfire tales and share a few scary wilderness stories
of your own. Help us create our very own silly campfire tale using
a wacky game of fill-in the blank, where anything goes! For ages
seven to 12. |
7:00pm |
Severna Park |
|
Aug. 19 |
Off to School! West County Library. Celebrate the magic
and excitement of the first day of school with stories, songs
and a back-to-school craft. For ages four to six. |
7:00pm – 8:00pm |
Odenton |
| Aug.
19 |
Fly
It. Chesapeake Children's Museum. Join the Brainstorm
Challenge to invent things that can travel through the air. Did
you know that Orville and Wilbur Wright spent countless hours
designing and flying kites? What will flying machines of the future
look like? "By Kids For Kids" is supporting similar
programs across the country this summer at other children’s
and science museums. Ages 5 and up. Free with museum admission.
Free for members. |
2:00pm
- 5:00pm |
Annapolis |
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Aug. 20 |
Patterns, Patterns, Everywhere. Maryland City At Russett
Library. Join us as we explore the world of patterns with books,
activities and more. For ages four to seven. Other dates: Aug.
21 @ 7:00pm |
10:00am |
Laurel |
|
Aug. 20 |
Wiggle Wednesday. Maryland Science Center. For children
ages 3 through 6 and parents. Wiggle, squirm, and dance as you
enjoy music, movement, stories, songs, and rhymes. |
11:00am |
Baltimore |
|
Aug. 20 |
Marvelous Mammals. Patuxent Research Refuge, National
Wildlife Center. For ages 5-7. Roar, howl and yelp as we discover
the similarities and differences of our furry friends. Come search
for mammals in their natural habitats. Reservations
are taken by calling 301-497-5887. |
10:00am - 11:30am |
Laurel |
|
Aug. 20 |
Puppet Show. Watkins Nature Center. A puppet show, meet
a live animal, and make a craft. Reservations
required. For ages 2-10. Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident
$3. For more information call 301-218-6702. |
2:00 - 3:00pm |
Upper Marlboro |
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Aug. 21 |
Patterns, Patterns, Everywhere. Maryland City At Russett
Library. Join us as we explore the world of patterns with books,
activities and more. For ages four to seven. |
7:00pm |
Laurel |
|
Aug. 21 |
Chalk Drawing. Linthicum Library. Celebrate the end
of summer by decorating the library sidewalk! Play hop scotch,
tic-tac-toe and add your own creative drawings. For all ages.
|
2:00pm – 4:00pm |
Linthicum |
|
Aug. 21 |
Gamer Gathering. Broadneck Library. Chase away those
end-of-summer blues with a night of video games and friends! Snacks
will be provided. For teens. |
6:00pm – 8:00pm |
Annapolis |
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Aug. 21 |
Fun in the Sun. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp. Start indoors
with activities to learn about the sun, then try some outdoor
experiments! Then enjoy a snack! Ages 3 to 5 with adult.
Reservations are required. Fee per child: $3.00
; BCNES members $1.00. |
10:00-11:30am |
Prince Frederick |
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Aug. 21 |
Back to School Night. Port Discovery. Join Port Discovery
for a very special Back to School Night. This exclusive event,
open only to members and their guests*. As a special bonus, guests
who join before September 30, 2008 will receive an extra month
of membership. RSVP by calling 410.864.2667
or by emailing jyoung@portdiscovery.org. Leave your name, phone
number, and number of people in your party. *Limit of 6 guests
per member family. |
5:30
- 9:00 pm. |
Baltimore |
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Aug. 21 |
Nature Craft. Watkins Nature Center. Children will enjoy
hands-on nature crafts and a story, and will meet a featured live
animal. Reservations required.
Ages 3-8. Fee: Resident $2; Non-Resident $3. For more information
call 301-218-6702 |
2-3 pm |
Upper Marlboro |
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Aug. 21 |
Patterns, Patterns, Everywhere. Maryland City At Russett
Library. Join us as we explore the world of patterns with books,
activities and more. For ages four to seven. |
7:00pm |
Laurel |
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Aug. 22 |
Hollywood Flyers Jr. College Park Aviation Museum. Enjoy
family-friendly aviation themed movies. |
1:00pm |
College Park |
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Aug. 23 |
Anime Club. Brooklyn Park Library. Come share your enthusiasm
for anime and manga with other fans. For teens. |
11:00am – 1:00pm |
Brooklyn Park |
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Aug. 23 |
Reenactment Weekend. Hancocks Resolution Historic Farm
Park. Annual recognition of the burning by the British of the
“fine” American schooner “Lion” of Baltimore in Bodkin creek on
August 24, 1814. Militia and naval actions underway. |
10:00am – 5:00pm |
Pasadena |
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Aug. 23 |
Tree Time. Kinder Farm Park. Join Ranger Shawna for
a walk around the park to learn how a tree can tell you a lot
about it's history. Examine tree rings and learn the names of
some of the common trees in the park. This program is for children
in 2nd-4th grade. Adults must accompany children. |
11:00am – Noon |
Millersville |
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Aug. 23 |
Green Hour: Serious about Solar. Battle Creek Cypress
Swamp. Plants get their energy from the sun and we get much of
ours from plants. Find out how else the sun help us. Do some sun
experiments and enjoy a snack! Fee: $3.00/BCNES members $1.00.
With paid adult, children pay member fees. Reservations
and payment are required in advance. |
10:00-11:00am |
Prince Frederick |
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Aug. 23 |
National Dog Day 2008. Calvert Marine Museum. Don't miss
National Dog Day 2008 on beautiful Solomons Island in Maryland!
This FREE event will feature a host of activities for dog-lovers
including dog shows, vendors, entertainment, contests, demonstrations,
children’s activities, celebrities and most importantly, dog adoptions
offered by numerous nonprofit rescue organizations. |
10:00am - 4:30pm |
Solomons |
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Aug. 23 |
Circle Time with Winnie the Pooh. Port Discovery. Winnie
The Pooh will be the special guest at today's Circle Times! |
11:00am, Noon and 1:00pm |
Baltimore |
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Aug. 24 |
Meet the Critter. Irvine Nature Center. Come out and
meet one of Irvine’s resident animals. You’ll learn some fascinating
facts while getting some hands-on interactions! No fee. For ages
2 & up (with adult). |
1:00pm – 1:30pm |
Stevenson |
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Aug. 24 |
Nature Journaling. Patuxent Research Refuge, National
Wildlife Center. For ages 8+. Discover your senses through journaling.
Join a refuge naturalist to learn key points for journaling nature
and wildlife observations. Reservations
are taken by calling 301-497-5887. |
2:00pm - 3:30pm |
Laurel |
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Chess
Ladder. The Chesapeake Children's Museum. Weekly games
and coaching by a national chess master, Greg Achelonu. For rising
second graders and up who already skilled in basic chess moves.
Mondays, June 9-August 11, $105 / $100 CCM members. |
6:30
– 8 pm |
Annapolis |
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Aug. 27 |
Totally Tidal. Maryland Science Center. Travel through
their tidal pool and meet the animals who call the beach their
home, and enjoy a refreshing splash of summer science as we frolic
through the surf. |
2:00pm |
Baltimore |
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28 |
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August 29
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Chesapeake
Critters. Chesapeake Children's Museum. Incoming freshmen
from the University of Maryland at College Park will facilitate
crafts, games, and a nature walk to teach preschoolers about the
animals that live in and near the bay. Free with museum admission. |
9:30
– 11:00am |
Annapolis |
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