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CULTURE QUEEN KIDS HOUR: CHILDREN'S "PLANET POWER" PARTY

Saturday, July 1, 2023, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Grammy-nominated teaching artist Culture Queen cordially invites your royal children to create cultural holidays celebrating the people, milestones. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Anacostia Community Museum, Washington. si.edu.

FIRST SATURDAYS

Each month, join us for a fun and relaxed experience featuring art making, films, and a variety of special pop-up activities. All activities are free, and most are first come, first served. Free. 11 a.m. National Gallery of Art, Washington. nga.gov.

INDEPENDENCE FIREWORKS

Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation's founding. $42.00 - $52.00. 6-9:30 p.m. Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon. mountvernon.org.

MARITIME ART & ARTIFACTS SHOW

The Arts Council of Calvert County and the Calvert Marine Museum will sponsor a Maritime Art & Artifacts art show to celebrate the treasures of the Chesapeake Bay region. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

NATE THE GREAT

Starting July 1. Art matters in this musical mystery! $12.00 - $39.00. 10:30 a.m. Imagination Stage, Bethesda. imaginationstage. org.

SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL

The 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., June 29-July 4 and July 6-July 9. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nationals Park, Washington. si.edu.

2 Sunday

FIRST SUNDAY FARMER'S MARKET

SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023 Celebrate all things shark, all day, at Calvert Marine Museum! Live sharks will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion for viewing. Learn fascinating ‘sharktoids’, examine evidence of prehistoric sharks, and take a picture in the life-size jaws of a Megalodon shark. Food and drink will be for sale on site. Complimentary museum passes will not be honored and strollers are not allowed in the museum for SHARKFEST. Museum admission applies; members are FREE. calvertmarinemuseum.com Advance ticketing recommended. Free with $6–11 admission. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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At Honey’s Harvest Farm, we focus on growing food and medicine using the principles of permaculture and regenerative agriculture. We start by building healthy, living soil that is packed with a 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Honey's Harvest Farm, Lothian. honeysharvest.com.

3 Monday

PRESCHOOL ART & STORYTIME

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Introducing a new children’s book each week, incorporating songs/crafts. Every Monday, 10:30-11am Ages 2+. $8/ticket & FREE to CCM Members! **CCM Admission Included** $8.00. 10:30-11 a.m. The

Chesapeake Children's Museum, Annapolis. theccm.org.

4 Tuesday

AN AMERICAN CELEBRATION AT MOUNT VERNON

An American Celebration at Mount Vernon

Celebrate our nation's founding at Mount Vernon, the home of America's first president! Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. George Washington's Mount

Independence Day festivities, holds a Decorated Bike Contest for our youngest residents. Free.

9:15-11 a.m. Greater Severna Park & Arnold Chamber of Commerce, Severna Park.

NATIONAL MALL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FIREWORKS

The National Park Service organizes a yearly breathtaking fireworks display to celebrate the country's independence. Free. 9-10 p.m. National Mall, Washington, DC, USA,

6 Thursday

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

July 6, 13, 20, 27. The St. Michaels Community Center’s free, waterfront Summer Concert Series is returning on **Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. to Muskrat Park in St. Free. 5:30-7 p.m. Muskrat Park, St. Michaels. stmichaelscc.org.

7 Friday

HALF-PRICE FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE NATIONAL AQUARIUM

July 7, 14, 21, 28. Overview Friday is your night! $15.00 - $20.00. 5 p.m. National Aquarium, Baltimore. aqua.org.

SUMMER CONCERTS AT ANNAPOLIS TOWN CENTER

July 7, 14, 21, 28. Summer Concerts are back!

Join us every Friday from 5pm-8pm, for free, family friendly live music at the Boathouse Pavilion in the East Village (located next to P.F. Chang’s). Free. 5-8 p.m. Annapolis Town Center, Annapolis. annapolistowncenter.com.

8 Saturday

MARYLAND AVIATION FESTIVAL

Celebrate all things Maryland Aviation! Enjoy a day of discovery and learning with aviation professionals and organizations from across the state. Free. 12-5 p.m. College Park Aviation Museum, College Park. pgparks.com.

PAWS TO READ

Children in elementary school improve their reading skills while enjoying the rapt attention of canine tutors. Various locations. aacpl.net.

PNC SATURDAY MORNING PUPPET

THEATER-DANNY JOE'S TREE HOUSE: SILLY BILLY!

Meet Danny Joe and his puppet pals for a playdate! 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore. mdhistory.org.

SCIENCE SATURDAY - THE BFF'S OF NATURE

Dive into the wonderful world of the ecosystem around you as we take a look at how different organisms in our environment help each other! Learn about the BFF's of nature through mutualism. 3-4 p.m. Deale Library, Deale. aacpl.net.

9 Sunday

HANDS-ON HISTORY DAY

Visit the Museum of Historic Annapolis on the second Sunday of every month for Hands-On History Days. $0.00 - $5.00. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Museum of Historic Annapolis, Annapolis. annapolis.org.

10 Monday

SUMMER BUTTERFLY WALKS

The Howard County Conservancy hosts butterfly walks all summer to help visitors learn tips and tricks to spot and identify butterflies. All walks are free and begin at 10:30 a.m. Free. Woodstock. visitmaryland.org.

11 Tuesday

STORYTIME AT PISCATAWAY PARK

July 11, 18, 25. It’s storytime at Piscataway Park! Join us for books, songs, movement and fun that will entertain and educate! $0.00 - $5.00. 10:30-11:30 a.m. The Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park, Accokeek.

12 Wednesday

AVIATION CRAFT WORKSHOP

July 12, 26. This summer, the museum is hosting Aviation Craft Workshops every other Wednesday from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Children can create aviation-related crafts and this event is free upon admission. Free. 3-4 p.m. Pax River Naval Air Museum, Lexington Park.

JUNIOR LEGO MASTERS BUILD-A-THON

Summers are meant for lots of Lego fun! Join Mr. Mel Brown, local retired police officer and contestant on the Fox Television competition, Lego Masters, for a Build-a-thon challenge! 2-4 p.m. Glen Burnie Library, Glen Burnie. aacpl.net.

VIRTUAL YOUNG PORTRAIT EXPLORERS

July 12, 26. Join educators from the National Portrait Gallery as we learn about art, history and more! Free. 11-11:30 a.m. National Portrait Gallery, Washington. npg.si.edu.

13 Thursday

FIDDLERS AND FIREFLIES

One of our most popular family programs returns – with the musicians you love! Bring your supper and spread your blanket and lawn chairs. As the fireflies begin to flicker around the property at Mt. $10.00. 6-9 p.m. Howard County Conservancy, Woodstock. howardnature.org.

14 Friday

KID'S KABOOSE AT BOWIE RAILROAD MUSEUM

Join us at the Bowie Railroad Museum as we read cute stories and try our hands at fun activities. Appropriate for ages 5 – 10 with adults. No registration is required. Free. Free. 10:30 a.m. Bowie Railroad Museum and Old Town Welcome Center, Bowie. cityofbowie.org.

15 Saturday

13TH ANNUAL LAKE ARBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL

Now in its 13th year and counted as one of the region's premier jazz events, the Lake Arbor Jazz Festival returns to the beautiful Lake Arbor Community in central Prince George's County and will 1:30 p.m. Lake Arbor Community Center Grounds, Mitchellville. experienceprincegeorges.com.

AFRICAN FOLKLORE FAMILY CAMPFIRE https://pgparks.com/calendar.aspx?EID=22897

6:30-7:30 p.m. Marietta House Museum, Glenn Dale. pgparks.com.

ARCHAEOLOGY FAMILY DAY

Explore how archeology has shaped what we know about George Washington, Martha Washington, and the lives of the enslaved people who lived at Mount Vernon at our Archaeology Family Day! 10 a.m. Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon. mountvernon.org.

COMMUNITY FUN DAY

Join us in recognition of National Park and Recreation Month for a free Community Fun Day at various locations throughout Truxtun Park! Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Truxtun Park, Annapolis. annapolis.gov.

FAMILY FUN DAY

Explore the museum and participate in an activity and demonstrations at 11:30am and 1pm with paid admission. $3.00 - $6.00. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum, Middle River. mdairmuseum.org.

FOSSIL FIELD EXPERIENCE

Come and explore the fossils at Cove Point. Learn more about fossils: where to find them, how to identify them, and what they can tell us about the past. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cove Point 3500 Lighthouse Boulevard, Lusby. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

16 Sunday

I LOVE BALTIMORE TEA AND HON FEST

Get Dolled-up and Celebrate Baltimore at our Annual Hon Tea Party! Free. 5745 Furnace Avenue, Elkridge. visitmaryland.org.

17 Monday

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Come join us as an audience member or a performer for a night of songs, dancing, and poetry at our open mic night! Please make sure your act is family friendly. All ages are welcome! 7-8 p.m. Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, Annapolis. aacpl.net.

18 Tuesday

MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM: OTTERS AND OPOSSUMS?!

Meet our mammals! Get to know the mammals at the Calvert Marine Museum that are found within the Chesapeake Bay estuary. 10 a.m.12 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

19 Wednesday

MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM: FOSSIL ADVENTURES

At 10 AM, participants are dropped off at Cove Point Lighthouse, where they meet CMM educators. The program leader teaches a short lesson on local Miocene fossils and what to look for. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Cove Point Lighthouse 3500 Lighthouse Boulevard, Lusby. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

WONDERPLACE

Wednesday, July 19, 2023, 10 am - 4 pm

This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to 10 a.m.-4 p.m. American History Museum, Washington. si.edu.

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Thursday

THE IMPACT OF SESAME STREET ON EARLY Childhood Education in Maryland Sponsored by PNC's Grow Up Great, tune into a virtual conversation of Henson-loving educators to discuss Jim Henson's influence in Maryland. 12-1 p.m. Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore. mdhistory.org.

LITTLE MINNOWS: SHARK RELATIVES

July 20, 27. For preschoolers ages 3 - 5, with an adult. This program focuses on one of the museum's three themes. Join us for story time and a take away craft, available while supplies last. Harms Gallery, Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

NEURODIVERSE LIBRARY HOUR

Families come enjoy the library during our Neurodiverse Hour. Lights will be dimmed, activities provided, fidgets available, limited number of families in the branch. 9-10 a.m. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, Annapolis. aacpl.net.

For a complete listing of calendar events all month long visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily. com/Calendar.

Every Thursday: 10:30 am

Creek Critters Nature Walk

Every Monday: 10:30 am Art & Story Time

July 8: Teddy Bears' Picnic 1-3 pm

July 9: Prakriti Dance & crafts from India 2pm

July 16: Bubble Fest 10 am - 12 noon

July 22 & 23: Powering Pollinators 1-5 pm Fundraiser event for Solar Energy exhibit

August 5: Get Wet Day 10 am-1 pm

August 19: Aviation Day 1-4 pm

Summer Membership

$40 unlimited visits for the whole family through September 4 theccm.org | 410.990.1993

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