Magnificent Marsh Mammals
March 8, 4-6 p.m. | Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
1361 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711
Join otter expert Chuck Hatcher for an evening hike through the woods and marsh to observe the mammals that live in the area. Enjoy a 1- to 3-mile walk while keeping an eye out for animals and learning fun facts about them.
$5/person | jugbay.org
“Ellis Island: The Gateway to a Dream”
March 25, 10:15 a.m. & noon | Hammonds Lane Theatre
194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
Nearly 12 million people came through Ellis Island in pursuit of a new life in America. This one-hour musical for young audiences captures the essence of this journey. “Ellis Island” artfully tells the story of how our ancestors began to call the United States home; for grades 3 to 12
$10.50 | artsonstage.org
OtterMania!
March 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Calvert Marine Museum
14200 Solomon Islands Road, Owings, MD 20736
Celebrate the North American river otter by learning fun facts at stations throughout the museum and making an otter craft. Meet the museum’s otter mascot outside at the Corbin Nature Pavilion.
Admission applies; free for members | calvertmarinemuseum.com
Superhero Math
March 27, 10:15 a.m. & noon | Hammonds Lane Theatre
194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
Get excited about numbers as magician Joe Romano combines magic, math and superheroes in this production of “Superhero Math!” Enjoy this show of magic, music and mind-warping illusions. Dress up as your favorite superhero (no masks); for grades 1 to 5
$10.50 | artsonstage.org
Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry
March 29, 11 a.m.-noon | Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
269 Hillsmere Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on STEM program exploring the chemistry of glaciers; for grades 2 to 12; students ages 7 and 8 must be accompanied by an adult
Free | aacpl.net
Story Hike and Wildlife Encounter
March 29, 1-2:30 p.m.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
Join the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center for a story hike, where you’ll learn about owls and even get to meet one. Then, take a short hike on the SERC campus—keep your eyes peeled for owls!
Free | aacpl.net
Maryland State House Tour
March 30, 1:30-2:45 p.m.
188 Main St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Embark on a 75-minute tour of one of the most historic and architecturally renowned state houses in the country, with beginnings in 1772. The Maryland State House tells the story of four centuries of history. Learn about George Washington, the Treaty of Paris and notable Marylanders.
$9-$18 | watermarkjourney.com
