January Family Events: The Rainbow Fish, Relay Races and Live Music

Chances are, your child has grown up reading “The Rainbow Fish,” the iconic tale of the happiness that comes from giving and generosity. See the classic childhood staple come to life on the big stage at Hammonds Lane Theatre along with these other January events.

Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Market
throughout the month, 9 a.m. – noon | AAC Farmers’ Market
275 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Join AAC Farmers’ Market for another season of some of the best local products that Annapolis and Anne Arundel County have to offer. Pick up farm-fresh produce and products from local vendors on Sunday mornings all year.
aacofarmersmarket.com

Holiday Artisan Market
Jan. 1-5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday | Blue Heron Center
600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
Explore unique handcrafted items from talented local artisans, perfect for holiday gifts or personal treasures. Celebrate the winter season with art, craftsmanship and community at Quiet Waters Park.
$6/vehicle | fqwp.org

Charm City Junction
Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m. | Severna Park High School
60 Robinson Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
Get your foot tapping with Old Time rhythms, Irish melodies and powerful bluegrass performed by Baltimore-based acoustic quartet Charm City Junction at Anne Arundel Community Concert Association.
$30 for non-AACCA subscribers; free for 12 and younger attending with subscribers | aaccaconcerts.com

The Rodney Kelley Experience
Jan. 12, 3-5 p.m. | Hammonds Lane Theatre
194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
The Rodney Kelley Experience is a five-member band that’s been a local favorite. The band plays any genre from jazz to R&B, rock, blues, Latin and everything in between.
$10-$25 | mdconcertseries.org

Annual Hoop Shoot
Jan. 24, 6 p.m. | Northeast Community Center
4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Join Calvert County Parks & Recreation and Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 for an annual hoop shoot. Kids ages 8 to 13 are invited. Winners in each age bracket advance to the district finals, then maybe even all the way to the national competition.
Free | calvertcountymd.gov

“The Rainbow Fish”
Jan. 28, 10:15 a.m. & noon | Hammonds Lane Theatre
194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
Take your little one to see the classic, shiny, multi-colored fish live on stage. Accompany Rainbow Fish on his journey towards generosity, kindness and sharing; best for kids in pre-K through second grade
$10.50 | artsonstage.org

Winter Relay and Races
Jan. 31, 4-5 p.m. | Northeast Community Center
4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
School’s out, but the fun isn’t! Bring your speed and sporty spirit to this winter-style friendly competition, a series of relays and races designed for kids ages 10 to 15.
Free | calvertcountymd.gov