Fifty-six free events for kids of all ages in the Baltimore-Annapolis area in November. Find fun for the family without breaking the budget with everything from movies to nature events.
1 Tuesday
Thankful For
Families write on feathers what they are thankful for. Free. 9am-9pm. Riviera Beach Library, Pasadena. 410-222-6285, aacpl.net/location/rivierabeach
3 Thursday
Explore Science
Learn about science with experiments and crafts. For grades 3-6. Free. 6:30-7:30pm. Twin Beaches Library, Chesapeake Beach. 410-257-2411, calvert.lib.md.us/twin.html
4 Friday
Tales & Tails
Fridays weekly. Animal stories followed by an animal meet and greet. Free. 10-11am. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. 443-738-9220, explorenature.org
First Friday Chestertown
Live entertainment, shopping and more. Free. 5-8pm. Downtown Chestertown. downtownchestertown.org/events
Baltimore Greek Festival
Nov. 4-6. Greek dancing, food and more. Free. Fri. and Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore. facebook.com/BaltGreekFestival
5 Saturday
Friends Wildlife Holiday Bazaar
Shop for new and gently used treasures. Free. 9am-3pm. National Wildlife Visitors Center, Laurel. 301-497-5789, fws.gov/refuge/patuxent/
Maritime Republic of Eastport’s Tug o’ War
The tug-of-war over Spa Creek pits downtown Annapolitans against the rebels of Eastport with a 1700-foot rope, 450 tuggers and 1,000 spectators. 11am. Free. Eastport and Annapolis City Dock. themre.org
American Indian Heritage Day
Hands-on activities, storytelling, archery and more. Free. 11am-4pm. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. 410-586-8501, jefpat.org
Take Flight
Learn about the history and science of flight through hands-on demonstrations, experiments and crafts to take home. Free. 2-4pm. College Park Aviation Museum. 301-699-2449, jefpat.org
TV and Radio Science
Discover the history of science and technology of radio and television. Free. 2pm. Edgewater Library. 410-222-1538, aacpl.net/location/edgewater
The Science of Boating
The Annapolis Dragon Boat Racing Club will share its knowledge of the 2,500-year-old Chinese tradition. Free. 5pm. Annapolis Regional Library. 410-222-1750, aacpl.net/location/annapolis
6 Sunday
Science Sundays
Explore the natural world of science. Hands-on exhibits, outside hikes, crafts and more. All ages. Free. 10am-noon. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. 443-738-9200, explorenature.org/center-event/science-sundays-5
Full STEAM Ahead
Learn about the arts and sciences in the 19th century with hands-on activities. Registration required. Free. Noon-3pm. Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park. 301-864-0420, history.pgparks.com/sites_and_museums/Riversdale_House_Museum.htm
First Sunday Arts Festival
Live entertainment, over 100 local and regional artists, food and more. Free. Noon. Calvert and West streets, Annapolis. 410-263-4012, firstsundayarts.com
Veterans’ Parade
Annual “Salute to Veterans” parade featuring music, floats and more. Free. 1pm. 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata. 301-934-8421, visitmaryland.org/event/veterans-parade#sthash.ds9suOrX.dpuf
Owl Prowl
Explore the refuge at night while looking and listening for owls. Registration required. Ages 10 and older. Free. 4:30-6pm. Patuxent North Track, Laurel. 301-497-5887, fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent
8 Tuesday
Election Day
Make election signs, and vote in the voting booth. For children. Free. 9am-9pm. Deale Library. 410-222-1925, aacpl.net/location/deale
Collage Art
Make collage art. Free. 7pm. Severn Library. 410-222-6280, aacpl.net/location/severn
9 Wednesday
Lego Chain Reaction Challenge
Build over 10 different LEGO machines that spin, swing, pivot, roll, lift and drop. Free. 5-7pm. Columbia Park Community Center, Landover. 301-699-2449, pgparks.com/page69817.aspx
10 Thursday
Veterans Day Activities
Celebrate veterans with stories, songs and a craft. Free. 6pm. Severn Library. 410-222-6280, aacpl.net/location/severn
Star Wars Night
The galactic empire invades the library. Costumes welcome. Free. 6:30pm. Mountain Road Library, Pasadena. 410-222-6699, aacpl.net/location/mountainroad
11 Friday
Veterans Day Parade
Parade honors veterans and active duty military. Memorial wreath-laying ceremony follows. Free. 10am. Washington Street, Leonardtown. 301-475-9791, visitstmarysmd.com/events-entertainment/veterans-day-parade
12 Saturday
Trash to Treasure Green Craft Fair
Shop for handmade wares made from at least 50 percent recycled, organic, fair trade or sustainably harvested materials. Free. 10am-4pm. Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro. 301-218-6702, outdoors.pgparks.com/Sites/Watkins_Nature_Center.htm
Maryland Alpacas and Fleece Festival
Nov. 12-13. Fall festival featuring live animals, yarn, demos and more. Free. 10am-4pm. Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship. 443-848-7201, marylandalpacas.org
13 Sunday
Harvest of the Artist
Handmade artisans market. Home furnishings, baked goods, pottery, artwork and more. Free. 11am-4pm. The Key School, Annapolis. 443-433-7811, keyschool.org
National Harbor Tree Lighting Ceremony
Pictures with Santa, crafts, holiday movie and more. Free. Noon-7pm. National Harbor. nationalharbor.com/event/tree-lighting-ceremony
Wood Ducks
Learn about ducks through crafts, stories and more. Ages 5-7. Registration is required. Free. 1-2:30pm. Patuxent North Track, Laurel. 301-497-5887, fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent
Harbor Holiday Movies
Showing of “Prancer,” rated PG. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free. 2pm. National Harbor. 1-877-628-5427, nationalharbor.com/movies-on-the-potomac
Free Family Sunday
Learn to print light and dark shadows. Free. 2-5pm. Baltimore Museum of Art. 443-573-1700, artbma.org
14 Monday
Tiny Explorers
Read stories, make pinecone art, sing, dance and more. Free. 9-10am. Registration required. The Key School, Annapolis. 410-263-9231, keyschool.org/our-program/pre-school/tiny-explorer-tuesdays/index.aspx
Music and Movement
Explore stories through singing and dancing. For preschoolers. Free. 10:30am. Annapolis Library. 410-222-1750, aacpl.net/location/annapolis
15 Tuesday
Time Traveling Story Time
Story time transports children back in time and activities based around the story’s setting. Free. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. 410-586-8501, jefpat.org
Smashbooks: Tween Craft Night
Lesson on paper marbling and book making. A smash book is a journal of your experiences on-the-go. Registration required. Free. 6:30-7:30pm. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick. 410-326-5289, calvert.lib.md.us/pf.html
16 Wednesday
Leave it to Beavers
Discover the clever techniques beavers use to live in the wild in a hands-on program. Registration is required. Ages 5-7. Free. 10-11am. Patuxent Visitor Center, Laurel. 301-497-5887, fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent
17 Thursday
Gobble Gobble
Celebrate Thanksgiving with songs, rhymes and stories. For preschoolers. Free. 9:30-10am. Crofton Library. 410-222-7915, aacpl.net/location/crofton
Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts Celebration
Make your own wand, sample Honeydukes treats, find out your American school house, play wizardry games and more. Costumes welcome. For teens. Free. 7-9pm. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291, calvert.lib.md.us/pf.html
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