Whether your family likes to get messy, artistic, competitive or relaxed for a story time or theater showing, there are many events to choose from this June.
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.
June 1, 2-3:30 p.m. | Children’s Theatre of Annapolis
1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
This Pixar 2003 classic comes to life with a musical adaptation featuring new music by an award-winning songwriting team. Swim along with Nemo, Marlin, Dory and all your favorites under the sea.
$17.80-$22 | cta.ticketleap.com/disneys-finding-nemo-jr
Family Paint Party
June 6, 6:30-8 p.m. | O’Gannigan’s Irish Pub
98 Solomons Island Road South, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Get into the seasonal spirit by painting your very own summer chickadee. Families of all ages are invited to a relaxing, fun paint night with all supplies provided, including three paintbrushes, paint and a canvas with a pre-sketched bird. Come early for happy hour prices on dinner.
$42 | paintnite.com
Youth Market
June 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688
Calling all entrepreneurs ages 7 to 22! Come sell your arts and crafts, innovative products or services at this special market dedicated to the creativity of local youth. Children and teens will gain business and management experience—and hopefully some pocket money.
Free | annmariegarden.org
Let’s Play Ball!
June 7, 7:30 p.m. | Maryland Hall
801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Inspired by the all-American sport of baseball, this family-friendly concert features your favorite tunes, from “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” to “Home Stretch.” Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra’s season finale also recognizes the winners of the annual statewide Young Artist Concerto Competition.
$25 general admission; free for students | naptownphil.org
Hearts for Hope Family Happy Hour & Cornhole Tournament
June 8, 1-6 p.m. | Twain’s Tavern
8359 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Pasadena, MD 21122
This family-friendly happy hour is an opportunity to give back to families supporting a child with pediatric heart defects/disease. Enjoy live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, competitive and just-for-fun cornhole tournaments, door prizes, raffles and bounce houses.
$10-$30; free for children younger than 12 | thekht.org
Rainbow Family Storytime
June 9, 10:15-10:45 a.m. & 11:15-11:45 a.m. | Odenton Library
1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113
Families of all kinds are invited for stories and music emphasizing diversity, love and friendship at the library. Everyone is welcome for this Monday morning community gathering.
Free | aacpl.net
Mud Day
June 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688
It’s mud-covered mayhem at this family-friendly all-day event, from terrific terrariums, to gem mining to a mini mud pit for tots. Make a squishy art project, paint with mud, create a terrarium and dive into a giant mud pit. It’s time to get messy and enjoy what nature has to offer.
$5-$10 | annmariegarden.org
