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Sarah's Family Friendly Event Picks
March
14
Breakfast with the Chimps. Rise and shine as this VIP experience takes you inside the Chimpanzee Forest before the Zoo opens. Enjoy dining while the chimpanzees curiously peek out their viewing windows at the guests! A full menu will be available as a freshly prepared buffet style meal. During breakfast, guests are treated to a special chimpanzee keeper chat. Last but not least, the keepers will give the chimps a special enrichment treat. Don’t forget to bring your camera to this unique dining event! $75; $70 Members; FREE for children under 2. 9AM-10:30AM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/event_series/breakfast-with-the-animals/breakfast-with-the-chimps/
Pysanky Egg Dyeing with Halyna Mudry J. Spring is almost here and a neighborhood favorite at Creative Alliance returns! Design Easter eggs using the ancient batik method of wax resist and create your own symbols. Beloved local Ukrainian artist Halyna Mudryj has been making pysanky for over 50 years and will share her techniques with you! Materials included. Kids (8+), accompanied by adults, are welcome. $40; $35 Members. 11AM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/pysanky-egg-dyeing-with-halyna-mudryj/
Pi(e) Day. Celebrate the most mathematically delicious day of the year at the Maryland Science Center! Pi(e) Day is a celebration of the mathematical constant pi, a number used to calculate the circumference of a circle, and also a celebration of sweet and savory, circular baked treats! Circle up for a well rounded day of endless fun. FREE with admission. 12PM-4PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/events/pie-day/
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Baltimore St. Patrick's Day Parade. Baltimore’s St. Patrick Parade is truly the jewel in Maryland’s emerald crown. For over 65 years, thousands of spectators from the region have crowded the streets and sidewalks of downtown Baltimore and the famous Inner Harbor to watch thousands more march and celebrate Irish culture, music, song, and dance. The Parade steps off at 2:00 p.m. at the Washington Monument, proceeds south on Charles Street, and continues east on Pratt Street to Market Place. FREE. 2PM. Downtown Baltimore. https://irishparade.net/
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Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. This class is great for younger kids and families! Come join in the Creativity Center to create art projects based on current exhibitions and fun crafts! FREE. 12PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2/2026-03-21/
Family Concert: The Legend of the Northern Lights in Concert. Embark on a captivating journey through the natural world, exploring stunning landscapes across the globe, all set to the enchanting sounds of Grieg, Grofé, Lili Boulanger, Beethoven, Debussy, and Theofanides. Your adventure culminates with a fascinating exploration of sub-arctic Canada, where you’ll uncover the mystical “Legend of the Northern Lights”.
Designed to spark imagination, these 45–60 minute concerts bring symphonic storytelling to life with kid-friendly themes, hands-on lobby activities, and fun introductions to classical music’s characters and sounds. $10. 3PM. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. https://my.bsomusic.org/overview/19935
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Maryland Day Festival. You know we are delightfully unhinged about our state. Come celebrate the place we call home at Maryland Day, where local artists, musicians, comedians, gamers and even stylish pups collide for one wildly Maryland experience. Wander into Ren Square, the immersive renaissance village with costumes, vendors and TONS OF FOOD! $20 General Admission; FREE for kids under 12. 11AM-5PM. Power Plant Live!, 34 Market Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylanddayfestival.com/
Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. This class is great for younger kids and families! Come join in the Creativity Center to create art projects based on current exhibitions and fun crafts! FREE. 12PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2/2026-03-28/
Indian Classical Dance - Bharatnatyam. Come learn foundational moves and explore the art form of Bharatnatyam with Johns Hopkins University’s competitive Indian Classical Dance team, JHU Shakti! Bharatnatyam is one of the oldest dance forms in India and the root of Indian dance. Bharatanatyam weaves emotions, “Bhava”, with complex footwork, “Nritta”, to depict our cultural stories through dance, “Natya.” The form has a rich tradition of narrative elements that are intertwined in different aspects of our performances. Abhinaya is the art of expression in Bharatanatyam. It involves facial expressions, eye movements, and body language to portray the emotions and narrative of a dance piece. Through abhinaya, dancers bring characters and their stories to life, evoking a range of emotions in the audience. All experience levels welcome; for adults and children age 7+. $25 per session; $20 Members. 1:30PM-2:30PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/indian-classical-dance-bharatnatyam-with-jhu-shakti-2026/2026-03-28/
April
11
Baltimore Kite Fest. Join Friends of Patterson Park and Creative Alliance for the annual Baltimore Kite Fest near the Patterson Park Observatory to make your own friendly flyer, listen to breezy music, watch kite demonstrations, and enjoy a day outside in our beautiful park! There will be a Friendly Flyer workshop (free), kites for sale, food vendors, pop-up performances throughout the park, a professional fly zone, community resources, movement activities, and more! Bring a picnic blanket, bring a kite, bring your friends! Leave the screens behind and enjoy a breezy day outside in our favorite park! Rain date is Sunday April 12. FREE. 12PM-4PM. Patterson Park Observatory, E Lombard St., Baltimore. https://tockify.com/pattersonpark/detail/500/1775923200000
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Earth Day 5K. Join Friends of Patterson Park for the first annual Earth Day 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run and Kids' Dash! Head to beautiful Patterson Park for a feel-good, do-good morning. Whether you’re racing for a PR, jogging in costume as your favorite park animal or participating virtually, this event is about celebrating and caring for this amazing city park that brings so much joy to the community, Baltimore and countless visitors. The timed 5K kicks off at 8:30 AM, followed by our family-friendly 1-mile fun run and a special Kids’ Dash for kids under 5. Stick around after the finish line for breakfast, music - and, if you’re feeling like making even more of a difference - hands-on volunteer activities! Mulching, tree planting, gardening and Observatory and park trash cleanup are on tap from 10 AM-12 PM (schedule and map to be released closer to event). All race participants must register. $35 5K; $30 1-Mile; $15 Kids' Dash; $$30 Virtual. 8AM-12PM. Patterson Park Observatory, E Lombard St., Baltimore. https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Baltimore/EarthDay5KMileFunRun