Happy Birthday Maryland!

HAPPY B-DAY Maryland

Happy birthday to the Old Line State! March 25 officially marks Maryland’s birthday, the day settlers disembarked from the sailing ships the Ark and the Dove in 1634. No one knew what lacrosse or steamed crabs were yet. But one thing is for sure, those early colonists knew they had found a special place to call home. Maryland Day 2020 will be commemorated in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County with a weekendlong celebration from March 20 to 22. Over the weekend there will be more than forty cultural, historical and environmental locations hosting events in the Four Rivers Heritage Area (Annapolis, Eastport, Edgewater, Deale and Galesville). All events are free or just $1, making this the perfect opportunity to explore our capital and surrounding area. The city is sponsoring free shuttle transportation on March 21 on two routes through town, between City Dock, Calvert St., West St., and the historic sites. The full schedule is available at marylandday.org.

Most of the sites bring on extra staff for tours, demonstrations and other special events that are unique to Maryland Day weekend. “This is an opportunity to experience a wide range of historical and cultural sites that fit in every family’s budget,” says Erik Evans, marketing director for Maryland Day. “The participating sites want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to come out and experience the heritage and culture of their community.” In addition to the Annapolis area events, you can also head to St. Mary’s County, where the settlers first arrived at St. Clements Island. Each year the island’s historical center hosts a ceremony with a tour of the island and museum. At nearby Historic St. Mary’s City, you can have free access to all museum sites, as well as attend a Maryland Day ceremony. Here are some of the events to commemorate Maryland’s 386th anniversary, and have some fun while you’re at it.

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March 21; 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free h smcdigshistory.org

Historic St. Mary’s City celebrates Maryland’s anniversary with ceremony, pageantry, speeches, and free admission to living history and museum exhibits. The official program at 1 p.m. at the reconstructed State House of 1 676 includes the presentation of HSMC’s highest honor, the Cross Bottony Award, a flag ceremony featuring students from across Maryland representing their home counties, an d music from local groups. The outdoor living history sites will be open from 1 0 a.m.–4 p.m.

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F E S T I V A L O N

M A R K E T S P A C E

Market Space, Downtown Annapolis March 22, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free

Enjoy local oysters, crabcakes, Maryland craft beers and live local bands all afternoon.

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March 25; 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free visitstmarysmd.com

St. Clements Island is the birthplace of Maryland, where the Ark and the Dove first came ashore. You can celebrate with free admission to the island’s museum from 1 0 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tours of the museum and the island, as well as fun activities a Maryland Day ceremony from 2 to 3 p.m., and free water taxi rides to the island.

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Maryland Day Flag—Raising Ceremony Susan Campbell Park City Dock Annapolis March 21; 10 a.m. Free Fourriversheritage.org

Four Rivers Heritage Area and partners present a spirit-lifting flag raising ceremony. Join Town Crier Fred Taylor, the choir from Sunset Park Elementary School, and the awardwinning USNA League Cadets of the Training Ship M ercedes for this annual event. It’s the perfect place to start your day before joining a tour or visiting a historic site. Fourriversheritage.org

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Annapolis March 21; 11 a.m.–3 p.m. hourly tours, weather permitting. $1 historybrewerhill.wixsite.com/1884

More than 7,000 people are interred at this historic site, including former slaves, clergy, aldermen, doctors, lawyers, Naval Academy workers, and Civil War soldiers. Learn about many of the significant African Americans who built local communities as well as many Masonic Lodge members from the former Universal Lodge 14 located at 64 Clay Street who are buried here.

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Annapolis March 20–22; 9 a.m.—5 p.m. Free msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/ht ml/home.html

The Maryland State House is the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use. Enjoy the immersive State House exhibits, including the beautifull y restored Old Senate Chamber. Plus, explore important historical events that happened underneath the dome and in the chamber of the only state house ever to have served as the nation’s capital. ID required to enter if you are over 21 .

calendar | march get out TONS OF FUN THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH

Yoga at the Zoo

March 29th

Animals have been a core element of yoga poses for centuries. From downward dog to cow, to lizard, cat and more, wildlife has a deep tie to this ancient practice. $14–$25. 8–10 a.m. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

Events are subject to change; check websites before heading out. For even more events visit chesapeakefamily.com/calendar.

Monthlong Zomo the Rabbit: A Hip-Hop Creation Myth Through March 22. When Zomo is dissed and dismissed by the other tricksters in town, he turns to the Sky God for more power. The Sky God sends him on an impossible quest taking him from the breakdancing fish on the DC Waterfront, to the graffiti artist cow at the National Zoo, and finally to the DJ Leopard in Adams Morgan. $17–$35. Imagination Stage, Bethesda. imaginationstage.org

Thumbelina Through April 5. In this plucky retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, Thumbelina sets off to find her place in a world where she does not seem to “fit,” meeting a bashful toad, a bullying band of maybugs, a helpful field mouse, and many more friends along the way. $17–$35. Imagination Stage, Bethesda. imaginationstage.org

Tales & Tails Fridays weekly. Join Irvine Nature Center for a few animal stories followed by an animal meet & greet. Free. 10–11 a.m. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. explorenature.org

Free Family Sundays Sundays. Drop-in for hands-on fun the entire family can enjoy. No registration required. All materials are provided. Free. 2–5 p.m. Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore. artbma.org

1 Sunday Home and Garden Show Feb. 29–Mar. 1 and Mar. 6–8. Meet contractors, garden experts, demonstrations, living classroom with projects for children, petting zoo and more. $12; $3 ages 6–12; free, ages 5 and under. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. mdhomeandgarden.com

Read-Across-America Day The Annapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority share favorite read-alouds. Free with admission. 3–5 p.m. The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis. theccm.org

3 Tuesday Mr. Pacas Backyard Program Using famous children’s stories, youngsters explore the 18th century garden of William Paca. $10. 10–11:15 a.m. William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. annapolis.org

4 Wednesday Masterchef Junior Live This family-friendly show will feature head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy!) challenges with past MasterChef Junior contestants, and an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages. $20–$50. 7 p.m. Modell Lyric, Baltimore. modell-lyric.com

5 Thursday Free First Thursdays Visitors can enjoy free admission to the entire museum. Free. 10 a.m. Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore. mdhs.org

6 Friday Family Fridays Under the Dome Treat your family to unique astronomy show with hands-on astronomy activities and a full-dome movie preceded by a family-friendly planetarium presentation in the new, upgraded planetarium. $7. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. howardcountymd.gov/robinson

7 Saturday Chesapeake Family LIFE Camp Fair See highligh on this page.

Dinosaur Park Open House 7, 21. Check out the Dinosaur Park on the first and third Saturday of every month! Noon–4 p.m. Dinosaur Park, Laurel. mncppc.org

Lead On, Harriet! Hands-on activities about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad for ages 9 and up. $12. The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis. theccm.org

Babies in Bloom Become an Irvine detective and go on the hunt for springtime babies. Join an Irvine Naturalist as we search for signs of new life from baby birds, to baby bunnies, to even the tiniest tadpole. Don’t fret! Even if you can’t find any nature babies outdoors, you’ll get a sneak peek at something new when you get back from your adventure. Free. 10–11:30 a.m. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills. Explorenature.org

St. Michaels Chocolate Fest 7–8. Chocolate lovers will enjoy shopping throughout town sampling amazing artisan chocolates, desserts, locally crafted wine, beer and spirits on Saturday in the second annual Chocolate Crawl. Plus, restaurant chefs will be conjuring up amazing, delectable menu items to showcase chocolate inspired dishes and desserts throughout town. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. stmichaelsmd.org

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Visit with 50 camp representatives to find the perfect summer camp for your kids. Plus let the kids play at our Camper Experience, while parents meet with camp pros. Discounts available from some camps when you register that day. Free. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Westfield Annapolis Mall. ChesapeakeFamily.com/campfair

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Sensory Friendly Time at Port Discovery A sensory friendly environment for visitors and members with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning differences, and other sensory or communication needs. Advanced tickets and registration are required. $17.95, children under 1, free. 11 a.m.–noon. Port Discovery, Baltimore. portdiscovery.org

12 Thursday Celebrate Pi Day Celebrate Pi Day! Learn new games, play games you may already know and take home ideas on how to create fun with math and numbers. Free. 2 p.m. Odenton Branch. aacpl.net

13 Friday Friday Night Stargazing See the stars at the Maryland Science Center through the museum’s historic and computer controlled refracting telescope. 5:30–9 p.m. Maryland Science Center, Baltimore. mdsci.org

Eat This Poem! Calling all teens for a teen open mic night for enjoying a night of fun and sharing in a welcoming, safe environment. There will be a snack stand with drinks and snacks available for purchase (cash only). $5 cash. 7–8:30 p.m. ArtFarm, Annapolis. artfarmannapolis.com

14 Saturday Annapolis Moms of Multiples Sale Shop over 30,000 items, including toys, clothes, bikes, car seats, swimsuits, outdoor toys, books, shoes, and plenty more. Free. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Columbian Center, Severna Park. facebook.com/ events/624323654768279

Ocean City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Marching units, floats and local festivities. Festival at 11, Parade at noon. 60th–44th St., Coastal Highway, Ocean City. ococean.com

Puppet Theatre—Luck of the Iris Nature-themed puppet theater presentation and craft to follow. $5. 10 and 11 a.m. Robinson Nature

Kids Cook! Cooking Club Are you a kid who likes to cook or always wanted to try? Choose a recipe, make it (get an adult to help if necessary) and bring it to share. Bring your cookbook or printed recipe with you so we can see what you put in your delicious creation. In celebration of Pi Day, the recipe theme this month is Pie. Registration is required. Ages 6 to 10. Free. 2–3 p.m. Edgewater Library. aacpl.net

15 Sunday Snowball Tea Party Celebrate winter by exploring winter animal adaptations, playing winter-inspired games, and meeting wintry characters from Drama Learning Center. Afterwards, sit and savor a full tea service that includes tea, lemonade and treats just right for little fingers. Register by March 12. $27. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Preregistration required. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. howardcountymd.gov/rnc

Baltimore St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebration of Irish culture, music, song and dance. Free. 2 p.m. Washington Monument, Baltimore. Irishparade.net

17 Wednesday Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

20 Friday $2 Family Fun Night at Port Discovery Explore Port Discovery’s BIG new exhibits, the SkyClimber and the Port, and three floors of handson, interactive exhibits for just $2 per person! 4 p.m. Port Discovery, Baltimore. portdiscovery.org

National Cherry Blossom Festival March 20–April 12. Opening ceremony, kite festival, parade, fireworks festival and more. Some events may charge a fee. Check website for full schedule and prices. Various venues, Washington, D.C. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

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21 Saturday Family Makerspace Workshop: Scribblebots Do you like to draw with markers but don’t like getting ink on your fingers? Make a scribblebot do it for you. Free. 9–11 a.m. Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park. chesapeakearts.org

Puppet Powered Weekend Celebrate World Puppetry Day during this full weekend event, which will showcase the work

and skills of local puppeteers from the Maryland area with a variety of workshops, performances, and puppet meet-and-greets for children and adults to make, interact, and learn about different puppetry styles. Free with admission. Port Discovery, Baltimore. portdiscovery.org

Beatles Family Festival with the Fabtastic Four Check out Maryland-based Beatles tribute band the Fabtastic Four to Saturday Morning Tunes at Maryland Hall, presented with Towson radio station, WTMD. $16 adults; $12 kids over 2; free for 2 and under. 10 a.m. Maryland Hall, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

Spring Equinox Hike Head to Beverly Triton Beach for a family hike on the first day of spring. Free. 10 a.m.–noon. Beverly Triton Park, Edgewater. facebook.com/ events/1549054275243491

22 Sunday ArtFest and Maryland Hall Birthday Party A day of creativity featuring art demonstrations, music recitals, dance performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities and children’s crafts. There will also be a drone photography workshop, food trucks, a “seconds” sale, workshops for kids and adults and a whole lot more. Free. 1–4 p.m. Maryland Hall, Annapolis. Marylandhall.org

26 Thursday Annapolis Film Festival March 26–29. Four days of films, panel discussions, tech talks, parties and more. $10–$115. See website for events and hours. Various venues, Annapolis. annapolisfilmfestival.com

Wee Sale This enormous consignment sale features quality clothes, toys, books and equipment for kids, sold by local moms. Free. Thurs. 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex, Hyattsville. wee-sale.com

27 Friday Kids Night Out Children will have fun (and learn!) through handson games and environmental activities. Open to ages 6+. Pizza, drink, and healthy snacks will be provided. Children should come dressed to go

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outside for a night hike and may bring comfy clothes or pajamas to change into before the movie. $30. 6–8:30 p.m. Back Creek Nature Park, Annapolis. Amaritime.org

Shrek the Musical In a far away kingdom, everyone’s favorite ogre finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Onstage through June 7. $50–$65. Toby’s Dinner Theatre, Columbia. tobysdinnertheatre.com

28 Saturday Pass, Pick & Play Head to the Pip Moyer Rec Center to find used sporting equipment for the kids, donated by the local community. Free. Pip Moyer Rec Center, Annapolis. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. facebook.com/ events/557509945012271

Big Baltimore Kite Festival Get together near the Patterson Park Pagoda to make your own kite, listen to breezy music, participate in the “Will It Fly” competition, and enjoy a day outside! Bring a picnic blanket, a kite, and your friends! Free. Noon–4 p.m. Patterson Park, Baltimore. creativealliance.org

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