Find all kinds of fun things to do and activities for kids and families in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Here are our top picks for the week of Sept. 17-23. And make sure to look for great date night ideas in our list of events just for grownups.
17 Thursday
17 ThursdayCuddle Up and Read To Me Story Time
Introduction to books through stories, songs and more. Ages birth-24 months. Free. 9:30-9:50am. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862, calvertlibrary.info
Nature Crafts
Hands-on nature craft activities. Ages 2-12. Registration required. $4-5. 10-11am. Old Maryland Farm, Upper Marlboro. pgparks.com
Kids Just Want to Have Fun
Activity, craft and snack. Children in kindergarten-third grade. Registration required. Free. 6:30-7:30pm. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach. 410-257-2411, calvert.lib.md.us/twin.html
18 Friday
Y of Central Maryland Family Movie Night
Family fun, popcorn and a family-friendly film. Specific dates, times and featured movies vary by location. Contact the specific location for details. Greater Annapolis Family Center Y, Arnold, 410-544-2525; Dancel Family Center Y, Ellicott City, 410-465-4334
2015 Joint Base Andrews Air Show
Air show rehearsal Sept. 18, 9am-1pm. Air show Sept. 19, 9am-3pm. Andrews Air Force Base. facebook.com/AndrewsAirshow
U.S. Naval Academy Fall Formal Parades
Watch midshipmen march, accompanied by the Naval Academy band and the midshipmen Drum and Bugle Corps. Free. 4pm. U.S. Naval Academy, Worden Field, Annapolis. 410-293-1520
Ravens Family Movie Night
Watch “Despicable Me 2,” rated PG. Also, locker room tours, face painting, bounce house and more. $10-15. 6pm. M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore. baltimoreravens.com/ravenstown/movie-night.html
International Observe the Moon Night
View the moon and take part in other activities. Free. 7-10pm. Maryland Science Center Observatory, Baltimore. mdsci.org
Click next below for events Saturday Sept. 19-Wednesday Sept. 23
