Maryland has so many fascinating spots to offer for a family day trip or perhaps an evening away from the kids. Explore fairy houses and do DIY crafts at the Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center or sit back and watch an equestrian show in Upper Marlboro. Take a parents’ night out, too — we could all use a break!
“Enchanted Summer at the Garden”
Throughout August
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The Enchanted Summer at the Garden exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons features 170+ fairy houses, a natural playspace, build-your-own-fairy house projects, create-your-own fairytale activities and more outdoor fun.
Horse show
Aug 3, 4, 17 & 18, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Dig into Maryland’s equestrian roots and take your family to see a show in the “BEST Horse Show” series at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro.
Tour & taste
Aug. 10, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Paddle with Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum staff along the Tred Avon River to see historic log canoes and have a tasting of award-winning handmade ice cream from Scottish Highland Creamery. The paddle begins at Bellevue-Oxford Ferry Terminal.
Parents’ night out
Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy a night of kid-free fun. Drop off children ages 4 to 12 who are potty-trained at the Mount Hope Community Center in Sunderland to enjoy games and activities. Pre-registration is required.
