More events for preschoolers
Monday 15
Tiny Explorers
Read stories, make pinecone art, sing, dance and more. Free. Registration is required. 9-10am. The Key School, Annapolis. 410-263-9231, keyschool.org
Gardening Preschool Class
Theme is from seed to sprout. For ages 2-5. Learn gardening practices and help prepare a garden. Registration required. $3; $5 nonmembers. 10-11:15am. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville. 410-827-6694, bayrestoration.org
Tuesday 16
Mr Paca’s Backyard Preschool Program
May 16-17. Explore the colors of the rainbow by reading the book “Planting a Rainbow.” Crafts, sing songs and explore the William Paca Garden. $8. 10-11:15am. William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. 410-990-4543, annapolis.org
Kids Club: No Bake Pizza Crackers
Children’s culinary workshop using all natural ingredients. Registration required. $5. 11-11:45am. Whole Foods Market, Annapolis. 410-573-1800, wholefoodsmarket.com
Comic Book Magnets
Make your own comic book magnets. Free. 3:30pm. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, Annapolis. 410-222-1770, aacpl.net
Wednesday 17
ABCs in the Garden
Nature walks, stories, songs and other activities. Ages 2-6. Registration required. $15; $5 members. 10:30am-1:30pm. Ladew Gardens, Monkton. 410-557-9570, ladewgardens.com
Lunchtime Lawn Concert
Listen to some of the area’s top blues and big band musicians. Bring a bagged lunch or picnic basket. Free. Noon. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. 301-952-8010, history. Pgparks.com
Thursday 18
Animal Craft Safari
Animal meet and greet, stories, songs, crafts and more. $5 plus zoo admission of $13-18. 11-11:45am. Maryland Zoo, Baltimore. 410-396-7102, marylandzoo.org
Cruisin
May 18-21. Car show featuring more 3500 hot rods, customs, classics and trick trucks. $10. Children under 14, free. Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm. Inlet Parking Lot and Convention Center, Ocean City. ococean.com/events/cruisin-ocean-city-2015
Friday 19
Blue Angels and Navy Commissioning Week
May 19-26. Some activities open to the public that show the history and tradition of the Naval academy. Blue Angels flight demonstrations: Tues. 11am-1pm arrival and 1:45-4 p.m. rehearsal and Wed. 1:45-4pm flight demonstration over the Severn River. Friday flyover during graduation above the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Free. Annapolis. visitannapolis.org/events/annual/commissioning-week
Saturday 20
Karsyn’s Karnival
Food, games, crafts and other events to raise awareness about Down Syndrome. $1. Individuals with Down Syndrome free. 10am-1:30pm. Cove Point Park, Lusby. Karsynskarnival.com
Kent Island Day
Family event celebrating founding of Kent Island. Parade, demonstrations, local food vendors, entertainment and moon bounce. Free. 10am-4:30pm. Historic Christ Church, Stevensville. kentislandheritagesociety.org/kent-island-day.html
Go Fly a Kite.
Learn how kites fly, create your own and then test them out. Free. 11am. Broadneck Library, Annapolis. 410-222-1950, aacpl.net
St. Maries Citty Militia
Visit the days when London Town was founded and St. Mary’s City was the capital. Reenactors cook, work, live in reconstructed buildings, and more. Included with admission of $3-12. 10am-4:30pm. Historic London Town Gardens, Edgewater. 410-222-1919, historiclondontown.org
Faerie Faire
A Celebration of Imagination and Wonder in the City. Entertainers including musicians, storytellers, an embassy from the land of Goblins and Mermaids. Arts, crafts, vendors, face painting and more. $15, $5 ages 4-14. 11am-7pm. Church of the Guardian Angel, Baltimore. baltimorefaeriefaire.com
Pirate Pizza Cruise
Pirate pizza cruise aboard the Tennison. Dress like a pirate and eat pizza. Registration required by May 18. $15. 11:30am-1pm. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com
Astro Adventure
Be an honorary astronaut and experience all space has to offer. See the logistics for traveling to different moons and planets, try on moon boots, go to Astronaut Training Camp and more. $18.95-24.95. Noon-4pm. Maryland Science Center, Baltimore. 410-685-2370, mdsci.org
Princess and Pirate Tea Party
Crafts, games, music, tea party and more. Costumes welcomes. $20. 1-3pm. James Brice House, Annapolis. 410-267-7619, Annapolis.org
Kid Kana-Con
Music, games, raffles, give-a-ways and crafts. Participate in a costume contest and challenges. Costumes and masks welcome. $9. 1-4:30pm. Patuxent Community Center, Upper Marlboro. 301-78-7577, pgparks.com/page69988.aspx
Symphonic Pops
Family-friendly concert with blockbuster hits from Broadway, the silver screen, popular and classical favorites. $10-28. 7:30-10pm. The Jim Rouse Theatre, Columbia. columbiaorchestra.org, 410-465-8777
Sunday 21
Community Day
Live music, regional foods and drinks, family activities, free boat rides and more. Free. 9am-5pm. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 410-924-7265, cbmm.org
Fairy Exploration and House Design
Explore nature fairies with a story, a hike to gather materials for fairy house making and then eat fairy snacks while decorating and designing fairy houses. Ages 3 and up. $30. 10am-2pm. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. 443-738-9220, explorenature.org
Rubber Duck Race and Carnival
Rubber duck race and family carnival. Proceeds benefit Bountiful Backpack Program. $10 per duck; admission is free. 11am-4pm. Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville. 410-279-4346, southcountyrotary.org
Spring Family Fun Day
Games, crafts, face painting, refreshments and a kid-friendly show by Mr. Bond and the Science Guys. Free. 1-4pm. Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach. 410-257-3892
Children’s Day
Early American games, fence mending, water hauling, corn shelling and grinding, carving, quill pen writing, demonstrations and more. Free. 1-4pm. Hancocks Resolution, Pasadena. 410-255-4048, historichancocksresolution.org
Monday 22
Home School Day
Strawberry picking, wagon rides, educational program, goody bag and more. Pre-K-4th grade. $6. 11am. Godfreys Farm, Sudlersville. godfreysfarm.com
Thursday 25
Stroller Safari
Stories, songs and guided tour through the zoo. Ages 18-36 months. $5 plus zoo admission of $13-18. 11-11:45am. Maryland Zoo, Baltimore. 410-396-7102, marylandzoo.org
Friday 26
Tea Party Festival
May 26-28. Tea Toss Reenactment to commemorate Chestertown’s protest of British rule. Street party, Colonial parade, raft race, performances, crafts, a run and more. Free. See website for schedule. Venues throughout Chestertown. Chestertownteaparty.org
Family Fridays at the Farm
Dizzy cow pizza truck, live music, puppet show, cornhole, art area and more. $5. 4-7pm. Maryland Sunrise Farm, Gambrills. juiceboxjams.com
Saturday 27
Wonders of Weather
Find out what makes rain fall, clouds float, wind gust and more. Free. 10-11am. Holt Park, Baltimore. 410-887-5307, overleafrc.com/programs/holtpark
Stars and Stripes Festival
May 27-29. Family day picnic, local entertainment, moonlight cruise, Vietnam Memorial dedication and more. Free, some events require fee. See website for schedule. Venues throughout Chesapeake Beach. chesapeake-beach.md.us
Live Animal Show
Meet the nature center’s live animals including reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey. $4. 10-11am. Watkins Nature Center, Upper Marlboro. 301-218-6702, pgparks.com
Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration
Hands-on activities from the Baltimore-Kawasaki Sister City Committee, Play within a Play: Tiger Tales an interactive theater performance, craft activities and more. $14.95. 10am-noon. Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Baltimore. 410-727-8120, portdiscovery.org
B’eat More Pie
Festival dedicated to all things pie. Pie contests, activities, vendors and more. Free. 9am-1pm. Baltimore Museum of Industry. 410-727-4808, thebmi.org
Hometown Holidays
May 27-29. Music festival featuring live performances, armed forces tribute and Memorial Day Parade. Free. Saturday and Sunday, 2-10pm; Monday, 9am-1pm. Rockville Town Center, Rockville. rockvillemd.gov
Sunday 28
Annual Sowebo Arts and Music Festival
Sculptors, painters, jewelry makers and fashion designers. Face painting, carnival acts and games, interactive art and crafts, a sidewalk art contest, skateboarding demos, basketball and football drills, and more. Over 40 confirmed bands. Free. Noon-8pm. 1100 Hollins Street, Baltimore. 443-838-1131, soweboarts.org
‘The Jungle Book’
Watch “The Jungle Book” on the Plaza screen. Rated PG. Bring chairs. Free. 6pm. National Harbor. Nationalharbor.com
National Memorial Day Concert
Mix of dramatic readings, documentary footage and live musical performances, along with an all-star line-up of dignitaries, actors and musical artists. Free. 8-9:30pm. U.S. Capitol, West Lawn, Washington D.C. pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert/home
Monday 29
Annapolis Memorial Day Parade
The parade will follow the traditional route down West Street to Church Circle and down Main Street. Memorial Day Ceremony to follow at Susan Campbell Park, Free. 10am. Annapolis. 410-263-7996. Annapolis.gov
National Memorial Day Parade
Floats, high school marching bands, veterans, service members, local and national celebrities and more to honor those who died in service. Free. 2pm. Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C. americanveterancenter.org
Tuesday 30
Mr Paca’s Backyard Preschool Program
May 30-31. Read “Miss Spider’s Tea Party” and hear what happens when guests are afraid of the host of the party. Crafts, song, and games fit for the fanciest of tea parties. $8. 10-11:15am. William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. 410-990-4543, annapolis.org
Kids Club: Snails on my Plate
Children’s culinary workshop using all natural ingredients. Registration required. $5. 11-11:45am. Whole Foods Market, Annapolis. 410-573-1800, wholefoodsmarket.com
