There is a ton of things to do this weekend with the whole family!

May 1 -3, 2015

Bilingual Story Time – FREE
Lexington Park Library
May 1; 10:30 am
Join us as we celebrate the international holiday of ‘many children, many cultures, many books!Enjoy a bilingual storytime followed by a drop-in craft.

Parents Just Don’t Understand – Kids Night Out
Take A Bow Performing Arts Center (The Culture Center) – Waldorf
May 1; 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cost: $15
Ages 6 -17
Kids are going to have a blast blazing thru the Fun Run, obstacle courses, a band, special performances and a movie to end the night. Food included. Dont miss out on the fun!

Southern MD 22nd Annual Spring Festival
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds – Leonardtown
April 30 – May 3
Cost – April 30 ($1)/May 1 – May 3 ($6/adults – $3/6-12 yrs)
Bring a non-perishable and save $1 off admission per person. Additional Specials are available.
Come out for the family fun for everyone featuring carnival rides, parade, farm animal display, sand art, face painting, children’s games and more.

Solomons Maritime Festival -FREE
Calvert Marine Museum-Solomons
10:00 am -5:00 pm
Come and celebrate Southern Maryland traditions! Something for every member of the family. The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, Chesapeake Bay retriever demonstrations, music, carving, home crafts and cooking demonstrations, and boat rides for all.

Patriots Day Festival – FREE
Maryland Veterans Museum
May 2-3; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Both Days
Join the museum for a family-friendly festival to honor dedicated Veterans and Vietnam Veterans.

The Firemen’s Carnival at the Charles County Fairgrounds – FREE ADMISSION
May 2 – 3; 10:00 am
Hosted by Newburg Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fired Dept.
Rides the rides all day long with an armband for $20 on all three days. Plenty of rides, games, and food to explore.

Spring Farm Festival
Hard Bargain Farm – Accokeek
May 2; 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $5 per car
All are invited for the opening day. Come enjoy the view, natural areas, and the lively barnyard. Activities will include: Live Music, Hay Wagon Rides to the Potomac River (nominal fee), Barnyard Adventures: Cow Milking, Wool Spinning, Butter Churning, Blacksmithing, Antique Tools, Kids’ Activities at the Log Cabin.

Fun Family Craft Time: Mother’s Day Photo Project
Local Michael’s Stores
May 2; 6:30 pm -8:30pm
Cost: $15 per canvas, including supplies!
Make a Mother’s Day canvas, perfect to give as a gift.

Kids Workshop: Learn How to Build a Picket Fence Photo Frame – FREE
Local Home Depot Stores
May 2; 9:00 am – 12 pm
Ages: 5-11
Come learn how to build a picket fence photo frame in time for Mother’s Day. Free Weekly Workshops & Home Improvement Workshop at The Home Depot. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Registration Recommended.

Mother’s Day Wood Frame – Kids Club
Local Michael’s Stores
May 2; 10:00 am -2 pm
Cost: $2 per child/30 min session
Ages: 3 & up
Drop in. Take home a completed project in just 30 minutes. Participate in creative craft fun, including supplies. 

Kids Concert & Playtime With Special Guests & Kidsinger Jim
Union Jacks – Annapolis
May 2; 10:30 am
Cost: $5 per person
Ages: All Ages
Join Kidsiger Jim and the Fast As Lightening Kids Band for a morning of fun. There will have a lego table with nearly 100 pounds of legos and a good time for all ages.

March of Dimes – March for Babies Southern Maryland
Regency Stadium – Waldorf
May 3; 7:30 am Registration/9:00 am Walk Starts
We’re getting ready to walk in March for Babies! It promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. Join family teams, company teams and people walking with friends for a great cause: making a difference for real families right here in our community. Sign up and raise money to help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. Start/Finish will take place at the stadium and the walk will be through surrounding neighborhoods

Southern MD 22nd Annual Spring Festival
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds – Leonardtown
April 30 – May 3
Cost – April 30 ($1)/May 1 – May 3 ($6/adults – $3/6-12 yrs)
Bring a non-perishable and save $1 off admission per person. Additional Specials are available.
Come out for the family fun for everyone featuring carnival rides, parade, farm animal display, sand art, face painting, children’s games and more.

Mark Your Calendar!

Touch a Truck – Center for Children
Regency Furniture Stadium
May 16; 10:00 am -3:00pm
Cost: Adults ($7), Children ages 1 and up ($3), Children under 3 –Free
Touch-a-Truck is a unique and interactive community event that provides families with the opportunity to touch, learn, and explore trucks, construction vehicles, cars, public safety equipment as well as to meet those who protect, serve, and build our Southern Maryland community. This event also features special performances, local food vendors, face painting, games, and concludes with attendees enjoying the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team taking on the Somerset Patriots.