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August 2019
FREE Drop-in Forest Storytime
Free
Stories, songs, and hands-on learning about nature awaits. Parents and grandparents - bring your little ones and a blanket for some outdoor fun - yes, it's free! This September, ERAFANS is piloting Notchcliff Nature Preschool on Friday mornings at Glen Meadows for children ages 3-5, so this is a great opportunity to see what it's about if you'd like to learn more! It is a wonderful inter-generational approach to nature-based early childhood education.
Find out more »LGBT Family Day at the Maryland Zoo
Free – $20
The very first LGBT Family Day at the Maryland Zoo is here! Join FreeState Justice and the LGBTQ+ Maryland community for a day of community and fun! Grab a blanket and join other LGBTQ+ families, friends, and allies at the Waterfowl Pavilion on Sunday, August 25th. From 11am-3pm, there will be lawn games, family friendly activities, and of course, the whole cast of animal characters who make the zoo their home. Take part in a scavenger hunt, get your face…
Find out more »Life on the Forest Floor
$3 – $5
Explore the diversity of living organisms in the park – right at our feet! Dig in the soil, roll over some logs, and discover the plants and tiny animals often overlook. Ages 7 and up. Registration required. To register, please email lakerol-rp@baltimorecountymd.gov *Please include each participants name, age of children and contact phone number*
Find out more »Free Family Sundays: Telling Stories
Free
Join the Baltimore Museum of Art every Sunday from 2-5 p.m. for free art-making workshops. Drop-in for hands-on fun the entire family can enjoy. No registration required. All materials are provided. Generously sponsored by Wilmington Trust. August 4: Draw an adventure August 11: Design a 3D scene August 18: Paint a story August 25: Make a reel movie
Find out more »The Wiggles: The Party Time Tour!
$61
Hey, hey, hey, The Wiggles are coming to the USA! For the first time in years the world’s most successful children’s entertainment group will perform in 28 cities this Summer from the west to the east coast of the USA; over 16 more cities than last year! Following the smash success of their tv series on Universal Kids and Hulu, as well as new clips released on YouTube every week receiving millions of views it’s time to see Emma, Lachy,…
Find out more »Zoo Bop 2019
Kids, get your dancing shoes on and singing voice ready! Zoo Bop is a children’s outdoor music festival at the Zoo. Families will enjoy two live performances from kid-approved rockstars! Plus, bop around to kids vendors, food trucks, and fun activity tables. You won’t want to forget to explore the Zoo, too. ALL TICKETS INCLUDE: All-Day Zoo Admission Two Live Performances Access to Kid-Friendly Vendors Family Fun Activities
Find out more »Stream Search and Picnic
Free
Summer isn't over yet! Enjoy a stroll through the woods in search of wildlife. Next, trek down to the creek for a stream-searching adventure. (Yes-you'll get wet!) You'll picnic with a story or two before the hike is through! All ages. Pack your picnic!
Find out more »Zoo Bop!
$20 – $26
Get your dancing shoes on and singing voice ready because Zoo Bop children’s music festival is back! Families will enjoy live performances from kid-approved rock stars – Baltimore’s own Baby Beats (featuring Max and Root) and Imagination Movers as seen on Disney! Plus, bop around to kids vendors, bounce houses, food trucks, and fun activity tables. You won’t want to forget to explore the Zoo, including the totally new lion, giraffe and elephant habitats, too!
Find out more »Nature’s Shadow Box
$2 – $4
Nature and art combines in this creative program! Collect natural objects to create a stunning work of art. Participants should bring a shoe box lid that can be used to create their shadow box. Adults and children 6+. Please call to register! Some programs will fill, in which case, walk-in guests cannot be accommodated. 410-887-1815 or info@OregonRidgeNatureCenter.org.
Find out more »September 2019
Films on the Waterfront: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Free
Join Waterfront Partnership at West Shore Park for an evening of video games, movies, popcorn, vendors and more. Bring your chairs, blanket and anything else you may need to enjoy the movie – they’ve got FREE popcorn for guests! About the Movie: Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, “Sugar Rush.” In way over…
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