More events in February for your preschooler

13 Monday

Valentine’s Day Preschool Bingo
Come and win some sweets and treats in preschool age bingo. Ages 5 and under. Free. 3pm. Riviera Beach Library, Pasadena. 410-222-6285, aacpl.net/location/rivierabeach

Valentine Bingo
Play Bingo with heart-shaped candies as markers. Small prizes or books for the winners. Free. 6:30pm. Broadneck Library, Annapolis. 410-222-1905, aacpl.net/location/broadneck

14 Tuesday

Valentine’s Day Special
Valentine’s Day program with stories, songs, crafts and more. Free. 10:30am. Annapolis Library. 410-222-1750, aacpl.net/location/annapolis

I <3 Animals
Drop in and create zoo animals using the shape of a Valentine heart. 1:30-2:30pm. Free. Savage Library, Laurel. 410-313-0760, hclibrary.org/locations

Decorate a Sweetheart Cookie
Decorate Valentine’s Day cookies. Store tour and samples to follow. $5. 11-11:45am. Whole Foods Market, Annapolis. 410-573-1800, wholefoodsmarket.com

15 Wednesday

Winter Puppet Theatre
Nature-themed puppet show based on the story “Little Beaver and the Echo” followed by a craft. $5. 11:30am. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. 410-313-0400, howardcountymd.gov

Dreams in Color
Black History Month Celebration featuring music and dance, games and educational activities. Free. 4-5pm. Oxon Hill Library. 301-839-2400, pgcmls.info/website/event/36335#branch

16 Thursday

Pirate Days
Engage in STEAM education activities centered around exploration and travel. Learn how the railroad provided people the opportunity to travel and explore America. Free with admission of $12-18. 10am-3pm. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. 410-752-2490, borail.org

18 Saturday

Discover Engineering Family Day
Discover how professional engineers turn ideas into reality and do some engineering and problem solving. Free. 10am-4:30pm. National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. 202-272-2448, nbm.org

Lil Acorns Hibernation
Discover winter habitats of wildlife through investigations. Includes song, puppet show and short walk. Ages 2-3. $18 for one adult and one child. 10:30am-noon. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. 410-313-0400, howardcountymd.gov

Nature Crafts
Read a story, meet a live animal and do a hands-on nature craft activity. Registration required. $4. 10-11am. Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro. 301-218-6702

Heartbeat for Health
Participate in exercise and dance demonstrations, health screenings, sample healthy snacks and more. Free. 10am-2pm. YMCA, Arnold. 410-553-8103, mybwmc.org/heartbeat2017

Maple Magic
Feb. 18-19. Experience the “magic” of maple sugaring. Walk to identify trees, observe tapped maple trees, and collect sap. Learn how to boil down the sap to make brown syrup. $10; $5, ages 3-12; free, children younger than 3. Two tours offered at noon and 2pm. Ladew Gardens, Monkton. 410-557-9570, ladewgardens.com

African-American Heritage Tour
Family-friendly tour explores the history and culture of Maryland’s African-American community. Reservations required. $10-18. 1-3pm. City Dock, Annapolis. 410-268-7600, annapolistours.com

Cirque Zuma Zuma
America’s Got Talent finalist Cirque Zuma Zuma in a show filled with non-stop action of African culture, including dance, acrobatics, tumbling and music. $26; $21, children. 7:30pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org

19 Sunday

Science Sundays
Explore the natural world of science. Hands-on exhibits, outside hikes, crafts and more. All ages. Drop in program. Free. 10am-noon. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. 443-738-9200, explorenature.org/center-event/science-sundays-5

Snowball Tea Party
Make a snow globe, catered tea service and winter themed activities. Registration required. $25, children; $20, adults. 2:30-4:30pm. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. 410-313-0400, howardcountymd.gov

The Peking Acrobats
Watch the Peking Acrobats’ daring acrobatic maneuvers as they defy gravity with displays of contortion, flexibility and control. $25.00; $16, children. Shows at 1:30 and 5:30pm. The Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Owings Mills. 410-559-3616, jcc.org/gordon-center

20 Monday

Winter Adventure Camp
Make everlasting snowmen, experiment with winter science, pizza, movie and more. $10. 9am-3pm. Holt Park, Baltimore. 410-887-5307, overleafrc.com/programs/holtpark

Life-Size Candy Land
Follow the colorful path of Candy Land around the library. Collect treats when you land on “special” squares. Board game will also be available to play. Free. 10am. Severna Park Library. 410-222-6290, aacpl.net/location/severnapark

Discovery Cart Days: Mapping Around
Explore the various ways pilots navigate both on land and in the air. Learn how to use a map, compass, and even a sextant. Included with admission of $2-5. 11am-2pm. Aviation Museum, College Park. 301-864-6029, collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

21 Tuesday

Art Tots: Baltimore and Beyond
Introduces toddlers to art and the museum through stories, gallery play and an art making activity. Ages 2-3. $5. 10-11am. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. 410-547-9000, thewalters.org

Snowflakes for All Seasons
Explore the wonders of snowflakes and make “snow chains.” Ticket required. Free. 2-2:45pm. Central Library, Columbia. 410-313-7800, hclibrary.org/locations/central-branch

22 Wednesday

Black History Month Princess Party
Sparkly tiaras, positive affirmations, bright futures and books featuring brown faces. A literacy jam for girls that shine a light on black history and culture while spreading hope for the future. Free. 4:30-6pm. Hillcrest Heights Library, Temple Hills. 301-630-4900, pgcmls.info/website/event/31500#branch

23 Thursday

Fairy Tale Fest
Enjoy stories, activities and crafts involving your favorite fairy tale creatures. Ages 3-5. Free. 10:15am. Miller Library, Ellicott City. 410-313-1950, hclibrary.org/locations

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
Feb. 23-March 26. Puppet performance of the classic children’s tale about the young boy that doesn’t know beans about trading, but still manages to climb his way to the top. Jack finds that happiness lies in helping others rather than mere personal gain. $12. Check website for times. The Puppet Co., Glen Echo. 301-634-5380, thepuppetco.org/main-stage.html

LEGO Mania
Help to build a bridge from legos. Free. 2pm. Glen Burnie Library. 410-222-6270, aacpl.net/location/glenburnie

24 Friday

​Family Fun: Water and the Weather​
Feb 24-25. Find out the answers to questions such as what determines whether we get rain or snow, how does water get in the clouds and more through hands-on activities, games and crafts for all ages. Free. 10am-1pm. National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel. 301-497-5887, fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent

Monster Jam
Feb. 24-26. Presented by AMSOIL. World’s premier Monster Jam truck series show. $18-73. Fri., 7pm; Sat., 1 and 7 pm; Sun., 1 and 6:30pm. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore. royalfarmsarena.com/events/detail/monster-jam

‘The Little Mermaid’
Feb. 24-26. Based on the 1837 fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson. A mischievous young mermaid takes the adventure of a lifetime when she willingly gives up her freedom of life in the sea to become human, gain an immortal soul and win the heart of a handsome young Prince. $27-52. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 7pm; Sun., 2pm. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org

25 Saturday

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
Special story time featuring coloring, activities and more in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Free. 11am. Barnes & Noble, Annapolis. 410-573-1115, stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2866

Greenberg Model Train Show
Feb. 25-26. Largest and longest-running model train and collectible toy show in the country. Featuring hundreds of tables of trains and accessories for sale, huge operating exhibits, activities for kids, and more. $12-18. 10am-4pm. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. 410-752-2490, borail.org

Black History Month Open House
Open house at the museum. Enjoy craft workshops, live performances, and more. Free. 10am. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore. 443-263-1800, lewismuseum.org

26 Sunday

Free Family Sunday
Create a craft with family. Materials provided. Free. 2-5pm. Baltimore Museum of Art. 443-573-1700, artbma.org

27 Monday

​​Wild, Wonderful Wolves​
Discover how wolves survive in the wild and learn what makes them such wonderful wild creatures. Free. 10:30-11:30am. National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel. 301-497-5887, fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent