Join us for a special summer Mr. Paca’s Garden Storytime! Enjoy reading fun and activities in the William Paca Garden, a secret treasure in the Historic District of Annapolis. Each program is designed for little ones (3-7 years) with a book reading, song, craft/art project, and garden time. This Session's Book: We Planted a Tree […]
Read We Planted a Tree, sing songs, make crafts and explore the garden (ages 3-5). 10-11:30am, William Paca House, Annapolis, $10 w/discounts, RSVP: annapolis.org.
Take a short stroll on the Forest Trail and discuss the history of North Tract, the role and importance of pollinators, the ecology and biodiversity within a forest habitat (ages 10+). 10-11:30am, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.
Explore and enjoy being in nature, go on a family adventure scavenger hunt, make crafts, go fishing, try archery or air rifle target shooting. 10am-2pm, North Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, free: 301-497-5887.
Try out kayaks, paddleboards, go fishing, go for a hike and play games; water and snacks provided. 10am-2pm, Jug Bay Wootons Landing, Harwood, free, RSVP: jugbay.org.
Take a Watermark cruise to St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore and visit the quaint historic village for dining, shopping and visiting historic sites, plus the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. 10am-5:30pm, leaves from Annapolis City Dock, $99 w/discounts, RSVP: watermarkjourney.com.
In one day, in one location, travel back in time to the family friendly simple pleasures of yesteryear. Enjoy the delights of the church fair. Browse the attic treasures, peruse captivating books, visit the children’s corner for face-painting, savor a hot dog, fresh lemonade and a snow cone, take home homemade baked goods and preserves. […]
The Maryland Renaissance Festival returns to Crownsville August 27. Take a trip back to Tudor England at this annual royal affair. At opening weekend, kids 15 and under admitted free. Perhaps you’ll meet King Henry VIII and his betrothed Jane Seymour, who will be his third wife—once they execute Anne Boleyn. Tour Revel Grove, eat […]
The 27-acre Village of Revel Grove comes to life for its 46th season featuring nine weekends of thrills, feasting, handmade crafts, entertainment, and merriment. Enjoy 200+ professional performers on ten stages, a 3,000-seat arena with armored jousting on magnificent steeds, and streets filled with village characters, including knights, kings, and queens. Join His Most Royal Highness […]
August 25 thru September 11 Enjoy three weekends of live entertainment plus livestock and horse shows, see farm and garden exhibits, watch thoroughbred horse racing, indulge in your favorite fair foods and shriek aboard carnival rides. 10am-10pm, 2200 York Rd., Timonium, $10 w/discounts, discount packages and wristbands: marylandstatefair.com.
Watch modern day knights and maidens wield their lances as they gallop down a 160-yard track, spearing three small rings at breakneck speeds. Watch jousters aim for precision victories at the 155th Jousting Tournament at Christ Church in Port Republic. This competition is the oldest and often biggest jousting event in Maryland. The historic event […]
Outdoor Archaeology Labs July 30, August 27 1:00-3:00pm Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park 16801 Mount Calvert Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-627-1286 [email protected] Join archaeologists to process real artifacts that were found on sites across Prince George's County. Participants will get their hands dirty while cleaning and identifying these amazing discoveries. Each event also […]
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