The Gates Open at  the Anne Arundel County Fair and the Charles County Fair starting today! Check the links to find out about special discounts and activities for Kids Day!

Don’t forget to check out the calendar for more events!  

Disclosure: Always check the event website for changes before heading out!

 Friday

KIDS DAY at the Anne Arundel County and Charles County Fair!

Wee-Cycle Mart Consignment Sale
Benfield Sportscenter: 1031 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD 21108
September 18-20
Cost: $1-$2
Sell and buy second hand clothes and accessories.

 Saturday

Joint Base Andrews 2015 Air Show – FREE
Andrews AFB
September 19; 9am – 3pm
The air show makes its return in 2015. It will feature a myriad of attractions on the ground to include static displays of modern and vintage/legacy aircraft, and Joint Base Andrews assets such as the USAF Honor Guard and the USAF Band. Guests will experience aerial demonstrations and learn more about the military personnel and equipment JBA uses to carry out the missions here.

There be Pirates!!!! – FREE
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Upper Marlboro
September 19; 2pm -3pm
Do ye have the sand to be a swashbuckler? Come test ye skills and knowledge against other potential pirates and prove ye aren’t just a land lover wannabe.

Reading Stories with Ranger Steph -FREE
Oxon Hill Farm
September 19; 1pm – 2pm
Every third Sunday of the month, come listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy other activities with Ranger Steph in the Visitor Barn at Oxon Hill Farm. For babies, toddler, preschoolers and the adults who love them!

Geocache Bash – FREE
Potomac Library, Indian Head
September 19; 10 am
Have you ever wondered what geocaching is and how to do it? Are you a pro at geocaching and are looking for a new challenge? Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Join in the fun and learn the basics of geocaching as you hunt for hidden stashes at the Potomac Library and the adjacent Ruth B. Swann Memorial Park.

Back to School Celebration
James E. Richard Science Center, Waldorf
September 19; 10 am
Cost: 3 & under Free; 4 & up – $10
See 3 movies for the price of 1! Featured Digital Dome presentations, NOAA Science On a Sphere, Discovery Lab programs & activities and a Science Gallery

Sunday

Artsfest ’15
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons
September 18-19; 10am – 5pm
Cost: 12 & up- $6
The only festival of its kind in the region! More than 165 artist booths, 30 performers on two stages, activities for kids in the Discovery Tent, Studio School, and the Zany Zone, great food, wine & beer, and lots more! Street performers, including stilt walkers, mimes, living statues, balloon artists, bubble artists, and strolling artists, found throughout the festival!

A Taste of St. Mary’s – FREE
Leonardtown Square
September 20; 12pm
This is a family event with activities for the kids, a classic car show, and free entertainment. Samples of specialties from local restaurants and caterers will be available for purchase.

Amphibians Abound – FREE
Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Upper Marlboro
September 20; 2pm -3pm
Join the Naturalist as we explore the wet and wonderful world of amphibians. Learn about their interesting lives and what makes them different from reptiles. Who knows you may even get to see a frog or two!

Beyond Southern Maryland

The Big Build: Hands-on Family Festival of Tools, Trucks, and Construction -FREE
National Building Museum
September 19; 10am – 4pm
Be a builder for the day at the Big Build festival! Amateur builders young and old can discover what it’s like to build a brick wall, carve stone, hammer nails, and much more as they work side-by-side with designers, builders, and artisans demonstrating their skills. Meet plumbers, ironworkers, landscape architects, woodworkers, and experts in many other fields to learn about their professions and hobbies.

Baby Loves Disco – Vienna
Jammin Java
Saturday, September 19; 11 am
Cost: $12
The fun spills out from the corners of the club: bubble machine, maracas, hula hoops, healthy food offerings; juice boxes! and LOTS of dancing. The experience includes a live music venue with a real DJ spinning and “real” music (no Barney!), lights, and a disco ball; balloons, face painting, crafts, a photo booth and other activities. Fresh, healthy food is available as well as a bar. ”

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