Where To Play! Baltimore Family Fun This Weekend, February 7-9

Disney princesses, donuts, cultural arts celebrations, maple magic, and MORE! Here are our favorite ideas for Baltimore Family Fun this weekend!

Don’t forget to join us for Member Morning on Saturday at The Baltimore Museum of Industry, or at next week’s Wednesday Tot Time or Thursday Tot Time!

Baltimore Family Fun This Weekend, February 7-9

BALTIMORE CITY

Disney on Ice presents Celebrate Memories
February 6 – 9 | Times Vary
Royal Farms Arena

Disney On Ice presents Celebrate Memories at Royal Farms Arena next month! Grab your Mouse Ears and catch the show February 5-9! Check website for times. Mickey Mouse is joined by Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy on a journey to discover his favorite memory of all time. Using Mickey’s “Mouse Pad,” show hosts encourage fans to be part of the action and help the gang venture though Disney stories, sharing memorable moments from treasured tales. MORE

MEMBER MORNING | Donuts and Discovery at The Baltimore Museum of Industry
February 8 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Baltimore Museum of Industry

Know what makes exploring the Baltimore Museum of Industry even more fun? DONUTS! Join us for breakfast and kid-fun at the BMI on Saturday, February 8! (Don’t worry parents, we’ll have coffee, too!) Your family MUST have a (cool) progeny membership to participate in this event! Purchase your Winter Adventure or Annual (cool) progeny members at coolprogenyadventures.com. MORE

Astro Adventure
February 8 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Maryland Science Center

3…2…1…Blast off! Grab your space suit and join the Maryland Science Center on February 8 as they take off on a space adventure! From noon to 4:00pm, experience all the wonders that space has to offer. See if you’ve got what it takes to make it to the moon in our Astronaut Training Camp. Channel your Ground Control skills to design, build, and launch your own rockets and MORE! MORE

Black History Month Celebration Concert
February 8 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cathedral of the Incarnation

Come join the Baltimore Children’s Choir as they celebrate African American artists and composers in their first Black History Month Celebration Concert. The performance will feature both neighborhood choirs, BCC In- School Choirs, and Charm City Singers. The concert is free, and open to the public. MORE

Cultural Arts Festival
February 9 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Gilman School

Highlighting the rich diversity within the Gilman community, the annual Cultural Arts Festival promotes understanding, education, acceptance, respect, and friendship by showcasing art, history, music, customs, entertainment, and food of various cultures throughout the world. Parents, children, faculty, and friends of the Gilman community are invited to participate and attend the Cultural Arts Festival. The event is on Sunday, February 9, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MORE

BALTIMORE COUNTY

Container Gardens and Terrariums for Valentine’s Day
February 8 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Valley View Farms

Create an adorable garden for your sweetheart (or yourself) using indoor plants with a heart. We will use red and pink plants and/or plants with heart-shaped leaves to design today’s planter. Children are welcome. Average cost of materials: $29.00. MORE

Maple Magic at Irvine Nature Center
February 8 and 9| Times Vary
Irvine Nature Center

There’s magic in the trees! Join Irvine’s naturalists in a quest to make delicious syrup. Learn to identify maple trees, properly tap a tree to collect its sugary sap and convert the sticky fluid into syrup. You’ll even get a taste of this liquid gold as a reward for all the hard work! All ages (with adult). $10 per participant (Children under 3 are Free). MORE

Valentine’s Day LEGO Workshop
February 8 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Shops at Kenilworth

Join Classic Plastic Bricks & The Shops at Kenilworth for a Valentine’s Day LEGO Workshop! Bring your child (must be 6+ older) for a step by step demonstration on how to build a heart using LEGOs. The cost is free, but you must RSVP for your complimentary ticket. 11:00am-11:30am: LEGO build 11:30am-12:30pm: Open play with duplo blocks This event will be located in the old Match Made Stores space by Jos. A. Bank. MORE

Let’s Make Tracks
February 8 and 9 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Oregon Ridge Nature Center

Animals leave clues behind in nature that tell a story. Hit the trails with one of Oregon Ridge’s naturalists to look for tracks and scat to find out what animals are around in the winter. Then head back to the Nature Center to create your own track story to take home. Adults and children 4+. Advance Registration Required. 410-887-1815 or [email protected] MORE

Piñata Cookies of Love
February 9 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Cake by Jason Hisley

Join the team at CAKE to make some fun Valentine’s themed piñata cookies! What’s a piñata cookie you ask? A layered cookie with a sweet surprise in the middle! Just like a piñata without all the blindfolds, sticks, and twirling! Each duo (child and adult or two adults) will put together and decorate a dozen piñata cookies! MORE

Benjamin Banneker Visits Hampton
February 9 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hampton National Historic Site

A native to Maryland, Benjamin Banneker is known as the “first African American man of science.” Banneker (November 9, 1731 – October 9, 1806) was a free African American scientist, surveyor, almanac author and farmer. Born in Baltimore County, Maryland, to a free African American woman and a former slave. Master Storyteller and former president of the Griots’ Circle of Maryland Inc., Bob Smith will bring Banneker to life while dressed in period attire. MORE

HARFORD COUNTY

Kids Owl Canvas Night
February 7 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Amazing Glaze – Bel Air

Tell your valentine how you feel with this super cute owl canvas! Drop off event for kids ages 6 and up. $30 each. Space available at both Bel Air and Mt. Washington locations. MORE

Rapunzel Story Time
February 8 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ramblin Heart Studio and Marketplace

Join Rapunzel for a musical story time! Each child will get to meet and take pictures with the Princess prior to the story and receive a gift from her! After she’s greeted her guests, she’ll share the exciting story of what happened the day she left her tower! Tickets are $13 each. Sessions start at 10 AM, 11 AM, and 12 PM. Each will last between 30-45 minutes. Each group will receive 2 free adult tickets. MORE

Havre de Grace Art Walk
February 8 | 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Downtown Havre de Grace

Visit the downtown stores in Havre de Grace and meet local artists demonstrating their talents! Painters, sculptors, authors and more! MORE

Valentine’s Day Pinkalicious Tea Party
February 9 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Playroom Harford

Let your 4-8 year old join The Playroom staff for some Valentine fun as they dance, decorate cupcakes, and have a tea party! This 2 hour drop-off event gives mom and dad a few hours free while the kids are having fun. Wear a princess or fancy dress! Boys are welcome too! (Dress however you wish). This event is taught by a certified dance instructor and their cupcake decorating teacher. Time in The Playroom is included. Preregistration required. MORE

HOWARD COUNTY 

Free Friday Movie – Partnership Activity Center
February 7 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Partnership Activity Center

Join Parks and Recreation as they bring you the next installment in their Winter Free Friday Movie program! Come down on February 7th, at 7:00pm for an evening of family fun with “Toy Story 4!” Let’s get out of the cold and enjoy a movie together!! Concessions will be available, cash only. MORE

Story Time: Hedgehugs
February 8 | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
The Pottery Stop

The Pottery Stop will be reading a story and painting a project to go along with the book. Appropriate for ages 2 and up. This is designed as a parent/child activity and will last for about one hour. Ticket includes a project for one child– up to one adult chaperone per ticket may also attend. The adult does not need to purchase a ticket unless they would like to paint. MORE

Family Day at Pinot’s Palette
February 9 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pinot’s Palette – Ellicott City

Looking for a fun and creative outlet for your family? Then Family Days at Pinot’s Palette has exactly what you are looking for! At Pinot’s Palette, they provide a day for parents to paint with their young family members at a family friendly rate. They offer a fun-filled kid friendly atmosphere where you and your Picassos-in-training can have a day of painting and fun as a family. MORE

Kids Yoga at Haven on the Lake
February 9 | 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Haven on the Lake

Head to Haven on the Lake for Kids Yoga! Ages 4-11. MORE

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Hey, Annapolis Families! Make plans to join us for our FIRST Annapolis event on February 22nd! We’re throwing a Valentine’s PJ Brunch at Miss Shirley’s! Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Arundel Mills
February 8 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Arundel Mills

Arundel Mills invites the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year and The Year of the Rat with an afternoon of festivities, including Asian cultural performances, calligraphy and crafts. This event is free and open to the public. Additionally, participating retailers will have special offers during the event. MORE

Valentine’s Family Workshop: Acrylic Pour Craft
February 8 @| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts

Children, parents, grandparents, and friends are welcome to this one-day acrylic pouring work shop. Each participant will create a heart-shaped Acrylic poured painting. For children ages 6 and up with an adult. MORE

Mommy & Me Valentine Unicorns
February 8 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Wine & Design

Mommy and Me classes are 2 canvases that when put together make a complete painting! You MUST purchase 2 tickets to get both halves of this painting. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time. Parking: Gotts Garage located behind our building at 25 Northwest Street, Annapolis, Md. Online payment required to book your seat. MORE

Navy Women’s Basketball vs Colgate University
February 8 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
US Naval Academy

There are 3 different season ticket packages available and single game tickets available as well. Fans without Department of Defense clearance must park outside of the U.S. Naval Academy grounds. Fans may park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for $5, and a shuttle will be provided from there to the gym. MORE

Mommy, Doll & Me Tea Party!
February 9 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pusser’s Caribbean Grille

Enjoy an assortment of delicious food and beverages, plus activities and crafts for the children. Plus get a free photo keepsake of your child and their doll. $20 adults, $12 kids. 1–3 p.m. Pusser’s Caribbean Grille, Annapolis. MORE

Chesapeake Children’s Museum: First Aider
February 9 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Chesapeake Children’s Museum

Learn how to use 9-1-1 and other quick thinking responses to emergencies. First Aid badge activities for Girl Scouts, and First Responder for Webelos. Open to non-scouts, too, ages 7-12.One adult free for every 5 children. Extra adults $4 each. MORE