There are many opportunities to learn something new at these fun family events, from making your own donuts in a culinary class to meeting an opossum at the Calvert Marine Museum. So roll up your sleeves and do something fun this weekend!
Me and my Shadow: Donuts
Jan. 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
No Thyme to Cook | 14624 Solomons Island Road S., Solomons, MD 20688
A chef instructor will teach you and your child how to make donuts, which you can take home to share with family and friends.
$134.18 | nothymetocook.com
Super Saturday Storytime
Jan. 11, 11 a.m. – noon
Museum of Historic Annapolis | 99 Main St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Spend a morning at the museum for a storytime with local author Racine Smith Williams as she reads her book “Upside Down is Right Side Up,” about a 9-year-old girl who turns social norms on their head.
museum.annapolis.org
Drinks of History: Chocolate
Jan. 11, 1-2:30 p.m.
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum | 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685
Learn the history of everyone’s favorite winter drink and try a cup of cocoa prepared the colonial way in this hands-on workshop.
$10 | jefpat.maryland.gov
Pop-in with Poppie
Jan. 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Calvert Marine Museum | 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Spend your Saturday afternoon with the museum’s one and only Poppie, the Virginia opossum. Learn fun facts about opossums and buy fan merchandise in the gift shop.
Included with admission | calvertmarinemuseum.com
Girl Scouts: Healthy Eating 101
Jan. 13, 6-7 p.m.
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library | 269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403
Join Girl Scouts and others in the community for an evening centered around food and healthy eating habits. This event is open to elementary-age girls who are not currently registered Girl Scouts and/or participating with a Girl Scouts troop; must be accompanied by a parent. If you have a registered Girl Scout, bring a friend who’s not registered.
gscm.org
