As the snow begins to melt and the coldest days are behind us, it’s time to get back out there! Spend a Sunday morning volunteering to create a cleaner environment at the beach or sit back for a live theater performance of a classic.
Fort Smallwood Park Beach Cleanup
Feb. 2, 8-10 a.m.
Fort Smallwood Park
9500 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
Have fun on the shore and help our environment by cleaning up the shoreline right at home in Anne Arundel County. Cleanup supplies will be provided; bring close-toed shoes and work gloves. Park entry will be waived for participants; all are welcome.
Free | aacounty.org
Instrument Petting Zoo With the U.S. Naval Academy Band
Feb. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Busch Annapolis Library
1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Get to know a bunch of instruments in this hands-on experience as Naval Academy band members discuss different styles of music and the instruments that create them. Then come back throughout the week for featured ensembles.
Free | aacpl.net
“Alice in Wonderland” Live on Stage
Feb. 7-9, 14-16 & 21-23, 7-9 p.m. Friday,
4-6 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday
Children’s Theatre of Annapolis
1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
Watch Alice desperately try to get back home at this live show. See classic characters including the Mad Hatter, the Rabbit and Cheshire Cat.
$17.80-$22 | childrenstheatreofannapolis.com
“Little Red’s Most Unusual Day”: A Children’s Opera
Feb. 8, 11 a.m.
Maryland Hall | 801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD 21401
This children’s opera program is a humorous retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood” story. In the show, everyone experiences a very unusual day, from Granny to the Big Bad Wolf to Little Red.
$18 | annapolisopera.org
Paws to Read
Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Broadneck Library | 1275 Green Holly Drive, Annapolis, MD 21409
Elementary school -aged children can improve their reading skills while enjoying the attention of a canine companion. Parents will need to sign a waiver.
Free | aacpl.net
