12 Monday
Art & Story Time with Mrs. Spears
Gather ’round for a great book or two for an interactive reading with Mrs. Spears and her puppet, Puppy. Age-appropriate crafts and other activities for little ones accompanied by their grown-ups. $8.00. 10:30-11 a.m. The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis. theccm.org.
Purchase Tickets for Ballet Theatre of Maryland Presents “Momentum: A Mixed Bill”
February 23-24, 2024 at Maryland Hall
March 2, 2024 at PGCC Center for Performing Arts
**Spring forward with us for Momentum: A Mixed Bill. Maryland Hall, Annapolis. balletmaryland.org.
Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way! Exhibit at National Children’s Museum
Get ready for hands-on fun and antics with Shaun the Sheep and his pals at National Children’s Museum in downtown DC! Experience the thrills of life on Mossy Bottom Farm now through May 12, 2024. $0.00 – $18.94. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. National Children’s Museum, Washington. nationalchildrensmuseum.org.
Join us for Story Time for children ages 0-6 with a parent/grandparent/caregiver in the Rockbridge Academy Library. Free. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Rockbridge Academy, Crownsville. rockbridge.org.
Storytime in Our Explore! Family Space
Story time in our Explore! Space immerses you in tales of artists, presidents, inventors, athletes and more! Free. 1:30-2 p.m. National Portrait Gallery, Washington. npg.si.edu.
13 Tuesday
Mardi Gras Storytime and Craft
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a fun Mardi Gras storytime for families! Learn all about the history, cultural traditions, music and more. 6-7 p.m. Glen Burnie Regional Library, Glen Burnie. aacpl.net.
Naptown Brass Band Mardi Gras Celebration
The Naptown Brass Band is a New Orleans style street band that is taking Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington by storm with their infectious energy, improvisational prowess, and engaging stage $25.00. 7:30 p.m. Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com.
Mardi Gras: Cajun/Creole Cooking
Chef Jackie leads this demonstration-style class making classic Cajun-Creole dishes. 6pm. No Thyme to Cook, Solomons
14 Wednesday
Come join a ranger at the Youth Group Campground of Fort Smallwood Park on Wednesday’s from 9-10 AM for a free cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa! Free. 9-10 a.m. Fort Smallwood Park, Pasadena. aacounty.org.
I Heart Nature Storytime at Hancock’s Resolution
Join the Riviera Beach Library and Park Ranger Felipa at Hancock’s Resolution to celebrate our love of nature! Bundle up for an outdoor storytime with nature-themed crafts. 2-3 p.m. Hancock’s Resolution, Pasadena. aacpl.net.
Nature Explorers Club at Busch Annapolis
Our big world contains many small worlds. Get an up-close look at a piece of our planet by joining the Nature Explorers Club. 4:15-5:15 p.m. Annapolis Library, Annapolis. aacpl.net.
Peabody Opera Theatre “Hansel and Gretel”
Peabody Opera Theatre performs Engelbert Humperdinck’s endearing fairy tale opera Hansel and Gretel. Free. 12:30 p.m. Baltimore. hub.jhu.edu.
Parent/Child Nature classes at Cylburn from 10-11 a.m. (ages 2-5). 10-11 a.m. Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore. cylburn.org.
Do you have plans for Valentine’s Day? If not, stop by the MAGIC SHOW. Steve Kish has a highly energetic performing style that is guaranteed to please all present. 2-3 p.m. Greenbelt. greenbeltmd.gov.
Preschool children will enjoy hands-on Valentine’s Day themed STEAM activities. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, Annapolis. aacpl.net.
15 Thursday
Exploring the sight and sound of various African percussion instruments, through rhythmic drumming patterns, storytelling, call and response, and movement experiences. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Broadneck Community Library, Annapolis. aacpl.net.
Day Out at the Museum Storytime
Join us for a fun-filled morning where stories come to life! Baltimore Read Aloud and Banneker-Douglass Museum presents Day Out at the Museum, a monthly storytime series for ages 2 to 5. Free. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Banneker-Douglass Museum, Annapolis. bdmuseum.maryland.gov.
Each February visit the Maple Grove at Brookside Nature Center and experience the uniquely North American tradition of maple sugaring! $7.00. 1:15-2:15 p.m. Brookside Nature Center, Wheaton. montgomeryparks.org.
Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Broadneck Community Library, Annapolis. aacpl.net.
Teen Movie Night – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Join us for a Family Movie Night! Bring your favorite snack, blanket, and/or camp chair and get comfy for this indoor event. You’re in for a great movie! 6-8 p.m. Deale Community Library, Deale. aacpl.net.
