Weekend Events for Tots in SOMD: March 21-22
Moms With Tots Weekend Picks in Southern MD for March 21 – March 22
Lattes with Lambs: A Season Opening Celebration
March 21, 10am-2pm – FREE
National Colonial Farm- Piscataway Park
Kicking off the 2015 season, Lattes with Lambs is a season opening celebration for all to enjoy. There will be lattes. There willbe lambs. There will be fun! Farm activities throughout the day include:
Preview the barnyard babies, Sheep to Shawl wool processing stations (washing, carding, dyeing, felting, spinning), Dairy tent featuring butter-making and cheese-making demonstrations, “Meet the Farmer” barnyard talks, Story Time and more.
Wee Consignment Sale-Annapolis
“Pip” Moyer Recreation Center at Truxtun Park
Friday, March 20 – March 22
Seasonal consignment sale in Maryland offering gently used high quality brand name children’s clothing (sizes 0-16), and gear. Toys, nursery items, car seat, high chairs, strollers, cribs, children’s sporting equipment, pack-n-plays, children’s furniture, maternity clothing and more, can be found at amazing savings! Annapolis shoppers, please bring a non-perishable pantry item for the food pantry at the Mission of Peace.
Crayon Resist Cards Michael’s
Michael Craft Stores
March 21, 10am-noon, Cost: $2
Drop in. Take home a completed project. 30 minutes of creative craft fun, including supplies. Ages 3 and up.
Maryland Day T Historic St. Mary’s City
March 21, 10am – FREE
MarCelebrate Maryland’s 381st anniversary with ceremony, pageantry, speeches, and free admission to living history and museum exhibits!
Family Guppy Time
Lackey Pool (Indian Head)
March 21, 9:15am-10:30pm, Cost $10 per family
Do you have youngsters that enjoy the water, but don’t like to be crowded out by the bigger kids? Try bringing them to the pool during special hours specifically for them! Enjoy time with your little guppy and help them develop swimming techniques and a comfort level in and around the water. Adult required to be in the water with the children.
Play and Learn with Elite
Elite Gymnastics-Waldorf
March 21, 12pm-12:45pm, Cost: $5 per child
Encourage development through play and learning with our gymnastics equipment and activities. From sensory stimulation, fun exercise, and storytelling “Play & Learn” will keep your little one active. Each session will end with a snack. Ages 5 and under
Fun Family Craft Time: Easter Bunny T-Shirt
Michael Craft Stores
March 21, 1pm-4pm, Cost: $10
Drop in. Take home a completed project. Bring the whole family together to create something special. $10 per shirt, including supplies.
Wooden Easter Egg Decorating
Henson Recreation-Waldorf
March 21, 11am-12pm, Cost: $10/$12
Don’t want the mess of decorating Easter eggs at your house? Visit us, and we will supply every thing needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a visit from the Easter Bunny. Ages 2 -11
FUN EVENTS BEYOND SOUTHERN MD
National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20 – April 12, 2015
DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival runsMarch 20 – April 12 and includes three spectacular weeks and four weekends of events featuring diverse and creative programming promoting traditional and contemporary
arts and culture, natural beauty, and community spirit. Check here for the schedule of free and ticketed events.
First Studio: An Art Exploration for 3-5 Year-Olds
Kreeger Museum
March 21, 10:00 am, Cost: $7
Children and an adult companion are invited to use their imagination as they explore the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of The Kreeger Museum. Each program includes a gallery tour, analysis of works of art, a story and a hands-on art-making experience. Program continues through Saturday, July 18
Who Poisoned Rocky Rockfish?
Presented by: The Smithsonian Associates
Venue: Smithsonian Discovery Theater
March 24 thru Friday, March 27 ∙ 10:15 am & 11:30 am, Cost: $5-$8
Order in the court! When poor Rocky washes up on the shore of Chesapeake Bay, the judge casts audience members as suspects, lawyers, and jury in this interactive comic detective caper. Will Solvent Sally, Hot Water Harry, or star witness Oscar Osprey get nailed as the culprit? Learn about marine ecology and waterways conservation as you unravel the clues—and have plenty of fun. Ages 6-10.
The Sixth Annual Move Me Festival
Presented by: Bowen McCauley Dance
Venue: Kenmore Middle School
Saturday, March 21, 1:00 pm -FREE!
The Move Me Festival, hosted by Bowen McCauley Dance, is a FREE, family-friendly celebration of the arts and culture, promoting healthy lifestyles through movement and the arts. The event features twenty performances on two stages and fifteen interactive activity sessions by local arts partners, including offerings in dance fitness, acapella, physical theater, storytelling, arts and crafts, theatre games, and world dance styles. Two food trucks will serve the festival throughout the afternoon, which culminates in a performance by Arlington’s own contemporary dance company, Bowen McCauley Dance.
Friendship Between Nations Family Day: National Cherry Blossom Festival Event
National Archives
Saturday, March 28, 10:00 am ∙ FREE!
Enjoy hands-on activities and celebrate the Cherry Blossoms! Learn more about this gift from Japan to the United States and about other fun ways nations express their friendship, cooperation, and goodwill toward each other.
National Cherry Blossom Festival: Blossom Kite Festival
Washington Monument
March 28, 10:00 am -FREE!
The Blossom Kite Festival soars into spring and kicks off the kite flying season with five areas to explore and enjoy: the Competition & Demonstration Field, Family Field, Kite Club Display Area, Activity Tents, and Public Field. See the creativity of kite makers and skill of kite fliers from across the US and internationally through competitions and demonstrations – including the popular Hot Tricks Showdown and the Rokkaku Battle! Open kite flying is welcome on the Public Field. Bring your own kite, or children can make a kite to fly at an activity station (while supplies last).
8th Annual Eggstravaganza!
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
March 28 and April 3 & 4 ,10:00 am. Cost: $5-$10
Rolling green lawns, bobbing spring blooms and the elegant mansion on a hill serve as backdrop for this festive annual attraction. Join the Easter Bunny as children of all ages enjoy an Egg Hunt (at 10:30 am) and thrilling Egg Roll Contest (at10:45 am) down the grand South Lawn. Ongoing activities include decorating bunny masks and playing games from the past. Bring your camera! Self-guided tours of Tudor Place’s 5½ acres of glorious gardens are also available. For all ages. Each child should bring a basket, spoon, and one hard-boiled egg.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
BlackRock Center for the Arts
March 28,11:00 am & March 29, 3:00 pm . Cost $15
The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through an amazing variety of foods on his path to becoming a beautiful butterfly. This hour-long production features the imaginative approach to storytelling through theatre that has earned international recognition for Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.
World Dance Showcase
Publick Playhouse
March 28, 8pm, Cost: $10-$15
One of the enriching benefits of living in greater Washington, DC is the fabulous diversity of our community. The world beats a path to our doorstep, bringing historic and colorful customs, traditions, and folk arts. This popular annual event showcases wide-ranging dance traditions performed with a swirl of vivid costumes.
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