Calendar of Events - Family Friendly Events

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Sarah's Family Friendly Event Picks

March

29-30

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert. Experience the first on-screen adventure of everyone's favorite archaeologist/action hero like never before! Follow along with the adventures of Indiana Jones as he travels across the globe to secure the Ark of the Covenant, accompanied by endearing companions and facing notorious villains. The BSO performs John Williams’ legendary score live from stage while the full-length film plays on the big screen. Ticket prices vary. 7:30PM Saturday or 3:00PM Sunday. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. https://my.bsomusic.org/overview/19094

Shake Out Your Sillies. Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch! $16; $12 Members; $5 Additional Child; $55 5-Class Flex Pass. 9:30AM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-out-your-sillies-winter-2025/2025-03-29/

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Head to the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current Creative Alliance exhibitions! FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2025/2025-03-29/

April

4 - June 30

Spring Illuminations. This spring, experience the Zoo in a whole new light—after dark! Once the gates close for the day, stroll through a mesmerizing display of floral and animal-themed lanterns that illuminate the night. Plus, you can savor delicious Asian-inspired bites and sips as you take in the stunning sights. Your visit supports vital wildlife conservation efforts and the Zoo’s mission to inspire a love for nature. Don’t miss this enchanting after-hours adventure! Zoo members receive a discount at check out. $28 Adult; $20 Child (ages 2-10). 6PM-10PM. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/spring-illuminations/#tickets

Big Baltimore Kite Fest. Blowing back into Patterson Park this spring, The Big Baltimore Kite Festival fills the sky with vibrant colors and celebrates the broad spectrum of cultures that make up Baltimore! Join the party 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! Bring a picnic blanket, bring a kite, bring your friends! The BIG Baltimore Kite Fest is an acoustic event with no generators or amplification. Leave the screens behind and enjoy a breezy day outside in our favorite park! FREE. 12PM. Patterson Park, Observatory Hill, S Patterson Park Ave. at E Pratt St., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/2025-big-baltimore-kite-fest/

KittyCon 2025. Paws Up, Baltimore! KittyCon is here! Calling all feline fanatics - the first ever KittyCon is coming to town and it is going to be purr-fectly pawsome! Join BARCS for a cat-tastic celebration packed with whisker tingling fun, meow-nificent activities, and plenty of feline inspired festivities. Enter the Costume Contest and strut your stuff like a catwalk model. Let your inner song cat shine with MeowEoke Karaoke. Get your paws messy with purr-sonalized cat crafts and take home a handmade memento to show off your KittyCon cred. Little kitties activities too - face painting, and dig through "litter boxes" for treasure. Of course, there will be cat adoptions! Plus, expand your knowledge with feline education and presentations, and browse feline centric vendors. $20 Adult (21+, includes a drink ticket); $10 Kids. 12PM-4PM. Guilford Hall Brewery, 1611 Guilford Ave., Baltimore. https://www.barcs.org/fundraising-events/kittycon-2025

Glass Art For Kids: Stained Glass Dinosaur. Foil, solder, and form a piece of stained glass art! Create your very own stained glass dinosaur in this 3-hour workshop designed for kids ages 10-16. Start by select your colors from precut and ground glass pieces. Then learn how to use copper foiling techniques and a soldering iron to piece together segments of glass to form a dinosaur that is uniquely your own. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for anyone curious about the art of stained glass or interested in developing soldering skills. $60. 10AM-1PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/glass-dinosaur/

Bel Air Kite Festival. Mark your calendars for one of Bel Air's signature springtime events, the 2025 Bel Air Kite Festival. Kite flying for kids of all ages along with great music and food! Volunteers will be on hand to help kite flying novices and the festival organizers will give out free kites -- sponsored by APG Federal Credit Union -- while supplies last. Rain date April 13. FREE admission. 10AM-4PM. Rockfield Park, 501 E Churchville Rd., Bel Air. https://www.belairartsandentertainment.org/event/town-of-bel-air-annual-kite-festival/

Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Head to the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current Creative Alliance exhibitions! FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2025/2025-04-12/

Dino Day. The dinosaurs are taking over the Maryland Science Center! Get ready for a dino-sized science adventure! Uncover fossils and learn about the creatures who roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Find out what tools and techniques scientists use to unravel the mysteries of our prehistoric planet through hands-on activity stations. Watch out—there may even be a volcanic eruption! FREE with paid admission. 12PM-4PM. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/dino-day/

Egg-citing Bunny Trail & Egg Hunt. This FREE event is always an egg-citing time! A fun, Easter-themed trail at Wakefield Valley Park featuring children's activities, crafts and an egg hunt for ages 1-4 (1:30PM) and ages 5-8 (2:30PM). Don’t forget to bring your basket to collect all the eggs. Each age group will have one golden egg ticket hidden among the eggs and various other prize eggs. Plus, the 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Club will be bringing the bunny petting zoo. FREE. 1PM-3PM. Wakefield Valley Park, 1000 Fenby Farm Rd., Westminster. https://www.facebook.com/events/1149685076867390/

18-20

Bunny Bonanzoo. It’s one of the most egg-citing events of the year, join the Zoo this Easter weekend for Bunny BonanZOO! This annual family tradition features games, activities, crafts, live entertainment, and non-stop egg hunts! It’s a fun (and wild) way to celebrate the spring season. There will be plenty of photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and Zoo mascots Sphen the penguin and Pretzels the bear, access to carnival games (for an additional fee), a Naturalist Lodge Education Station, Jonna Production's Bubble Show, a Zoo Puppet Theater show, and more! FREE with Zoo admission. 10AM-4PM each day. The Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Pl., Baltimore. https://www.marylandzoo.org/special_events/bunny-bonanzoo/

Dig Into Dinos. Uncover the mysteries of our prehistoric planet! Discover what it takes to be a paleontologist in this 2.5-hour workshop intended for ages 7-10. Learn how fossils form and what they can tell you about ancient life by making scientific models of molds and casts. Conduct a mock excavation and test out real field techniques used to protect fossils for their journey back to the lab. The workshop will then head over to the Dinosaur Mysteries exhibit where you will use clues to find a few dinosaur specimens. $50. 10AM-12:30PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/dig-into-dinos/

SpringFest 2025. Celebrate the beauty of spring at SpringFest in Howard County. Immerse yourself in a day filled with fantastic music, delicious food, local crafts, and the vibrant atmosphere of historic Ellicott City. With bands performing live on outdoor stages, food trucks serving up tasty treats, beer & wine gardens for the adults, and a variety of artisan crafts to explore, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, kids can get creative with crafts and activities designed just for them. 12PM-8PM. Old Ellicott City, Main St., Ellicott City. https://www.visithowardcounty.com/events/annual-events/springfest/

Mr. Trash Wheel's Earth Day Birthday. Join Mr. Trash Wheel for his 11th birthday at the Public Works Experience! Be one of the first humans ever to paint a real-life Trash Wheel dumpster. Baltimore artist Bryan Robinson will lead guests in creating a vibrant and TRASHtastic masterpiece that will be seen all over the Inner Harbor. Not only will you help paint a life-size dumpster, but you’ll also get to create a mini dumpster to take home! The arty party fun doesn’t stop there. Studio Cultivated will be hosting an upcycled terrarium station, blending trash, Earth, and art—the ultimate Trash Wheel trifecta! Partygoers can enjoy a complimentary snowball from SnowQueens and Peabody Heights beer available for purchase. Get your tickets now and get ready for an evening of art, treats, and—of course—trash! $35 through 3/31; $40 beginning 4/1. 3PM-6PM. The Public Works Experience, 751 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://www.classy.org/event/mr-trash-wheels-earth-day-birthday/e669410

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