Maryland’s Eclectic Museums
Visit the Offbeat and Uncommon by Nancy Parode Maryland is home to an amazing variety of eclectic museums. Early spring days can be both beautiful and frustrating. The days are longer, the green...
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day 2024
Get your Green on, here are great St. Patrick’s Day events for 2024. Find these great events and more here in our Calendar of Events Saturday March 9 A Musical St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the...
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Great day trips with a dose of education
By Kristy MacKabenUpdated in 2024 from original 2015 article. Taking family day trips can foster a love of learning while being tons of fun at the same time. Luckily there are plenty of destinations...
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Pie for Pi (Day): Who has the best pie in Maryland?
‘Tis the season for pie! We wanted to know where to find the best-baked pies in Maryland, so we asked community members in our Things Do Maryland group where they get their favorite pie and what...
View ArticleMaryland Day Celebrations 2024
Maryland Day Weekend returns from March 22 to March 24. This annual weekend of events was created about sixteen years ago to help celebrate Maryland’s birthday which is March 25th. Historic, heritage...
View ArticleGolf With Kids in Maryland
Updated in 2024 from the original 2011 article. Local golf programs offer kids a chance to tee off and have fun while learning a new sport for life. It’s dusk at Timbers at Troy Golf Course in...
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9 Things to Do in Maryland Over Spring Break
Yeah! Parents will love these 9 things to do in Maryland to get you through spring break. Only the Maryland Day Events are date-specific, so you can do the rest of them in any order and whenever the...
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Explore the George Washington Memorial Parkway
I grew up in Southern California, where unattractive interstates are everywhere. This is why my first experience driving Virginia’s George Washington Memorial Parkway one April long ago — a road used...
View ArticlePlant Peas Indoors to Welcome Spring for a Fun Activity with the Kids
By Sarah Yale There’s an old saying about planting your peas on Saint Patrick’s Day to bring good luck to the harvest. It might be a little past Saint Patrick’s Day but it’s still too cold for...
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Millstream Park— Park Spotlight
By Max Chalkley Millstream Park is a staple of outdoor fun in the Centreville area. Its trails follow the Millstream branch of the Corsica River and lead you to some beautiful views and great local...
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Great Reads for Young Eco-Explorers— Books to Celebrate Environmental Discovery
Explore the magic of nature and environmental stewardship through these engaging books. Miss MacDonald Has A FarmBy Kalee Gwarjanski, illustrated by Elizabet VukovićBest for Preschoolers!Check it out...
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Spring Fairs, Festivals and Carnivals
Spring festivals and fairs in Maryland offer inexpensive family fun with food, entertainment, and crafts and activities for kids. Find family book festivals and cultural festivals, boat shows and craft...
View ArticleDog-Friendly Beaches in Maryland
Most dogs and their owners love a trip to the beach. There are lots of great smells and swimming where allowed. Maryland has some great dog-friendly beaches. A member of the Facebook group Things to...
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Bay Buddies, Free Health Screenings, Sing-a-long, & Park Activities: April 15-18
15 Monday Bay Buddies: Parent and Preschooler Join the fun at the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s, Bay Buddies: Parents and Preschoolers Class! $0.00 – $10.00. 10-10:45 a.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum...
View ArticleThe Best Seafood Restaurants in Maryland
Are you looking for a high-end or consistently good-quality seafood restaurant? The best seafood restaurant will impress visitors with an outstanding dining experience, excellent service, and the...
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Earth Day Weekend Events: ROAR for Kids 5k, Fossil Show, Stream Clean up,...
19 Friday American Red Cross Blood Drive Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Come join us and the Red Cross in making a difference and donate your blood today! 10...
View ArticleMaryland Earth Day Events
Celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2024 and enjoy some Maryland Earth Day Events. This article has been updated with new events, and check the link at the bottom for more Earth Day activities....
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Nature Story Time, Library Grand Re-Opening, Movie Nights & More! April 22-25
22 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...
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Annapolis Book Festival, Walk for the Woods 2024, Teen Night at Pip Moyer,...
26 Friday 98 Rock Spring Thing For the first time ever Baltimore’s Rock Station, 98 Rock will host the ultimate night of rock, 98 Rock Spring Thing! $39.50 – $225.00. 5:30-11 p.m. CFG Bank Arena,...
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City Nature Challenge, May Day, Free Health Screening, and Movie Night! April...
29 Monday City Nature Challenge: Baltimore Overview City Nature Challenge is an annual event that encourages community scientists in cities around the world to get nerdy with nature by spotting as...
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