Events Happening Tuesday Aug 28, 2012

8/28/2012
Fun With Theremins
Experience this unique instrument that uses movement to manipulate sound. Try it yourself and create your own personal soundtrack for every move you make!
1 pm- 3 pm



5/19/2012 - 9/03/2012
The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD
Join the much-loved MR. POTATO HEAD character on a number of fun and educational adventures. Take a trip to outer space on the Space S.P.U.D; go on an archaeological dig with King Tato in Spud Quest; explore the deep sea with Jacques Coustato; build your own potato head, and more!

This exotic and fanciful exhibit is designed to develop school readiness and academic skills for young children, focusing on literacy, problem solving, mathematics, science and social studies. It is based on developmental milestones set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and national academic standards.

National Tour sponsored by:

Additional support provided by Debra Altshul-Stark and Brian Stark Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Locally sponsored by:

The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD exhibit was created by the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in collaboration with Hasbro. MR. POTATO HEAD is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. and is used with permission. ©2012 Hasbro. All rights reserved.



6/23/2012 - 9/01/2012
Kick It Up! NEW Permanent Exhibit
Designed as an indoor soccer stadium, Kick It Up! Brought to you by UnitedHealthcare is a unique exhibit that offers hands-on programs to get children’s arms and legs moving and hearts pumping. When children are not engaging in a friendly game of soccer, the field transforms into an interactive, electronic games arena where they can ride bikes; compete in an “i-Dance off”; test their balancing skills; and play challenging games against the electronic T-Wall.

Children will also be introduced to traditional playground games such as hopscotch, jump rope and Hula Hoop, all of which provide physical activity with little or no materials. Healthy messaging through visually compelling, electronic signage in the exhibit provides helpful tips and facts on health and nutrition during play.




All Events Happening On or After Tuesday Aug 28, 2012

8/31/2012
Sizzling Summer Science
Enjoy our Nano exhibit and our Sizzling Summer Science activities including:
  • Pop Up Science in Wonders of Water: 11 am
  • Pop Up Science in Nano: 11:30 am
  • Exploration Station: 1 pm - 3 pm




8/31/2012 - 9/01/2012
Grand Prix Weekend Fun
Start your engines and head out for our Grand Prix weekend activities on Friday August 31 and Saturday,September 1!

Families can stop by the Best of Baltimore art activity and create their own camera shaped writing journal to record their favorite places to visit in Baltimore, or even places they would like to visit in the future!

Stay and play, and spin your wheels with us!
Scientist Sarah will host special pop up science sessions that explore the science of wheels through hands-on races.

For easy access to the Museum during Grand Prix weekend, please take I-83 South (JFX) or I-95 North and take the exit for Boston/ O'Donnell Street.



9/01/2012 - 9/03/2012
Elmo Scavenger Hunt
Love Elmo? From September 1-3, Elmo will be hiding in different spots all over the museum. Find him in 4 of his 6 hiding spots and you can enter to win a family 4 pack to see Sesame Street Live, Can't Stop Singing at The Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric!




9/03/2012
MR. POTATO HEAD - Last Day!
This is your last chance to join the much-loved MR. POTATO HEAD character on a number of fun and educational adventures. Take a trip to outer space on the Space S.P.U.D; go on an archaeological dig with King Tato in Spud Quest; explore the deep sea with Jacques Coustato; build your own potato head, and more!

National Tour sponsored by:

Additional support provided by Debra Altshul-Stark and Brian Stark Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Locally sponsored by:

The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD exhibit was created by the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in collaboration with Hasbro. MR. POTATO HEAD is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. and is used with permission. ©2012 Hasbro. All rights reserved.



9/07/2012
Freaky Friday Science Labs
Join Scientist Sarah and a special guest on Fridays in September for Freaky Friday Science Labs, featuring fun and engaging science experiences that will WOW and DAZZLE budding scientists.

This week's featured theme is: Baggie Science with the Environmental Protection Agency.

Sessions begin at 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm, and 2:30 pm.
Session spaces are limited and on a first- come, first served basis.



9/08/2012
Littles' Day- Back To School
Join us for a special Littles Day dedicated to children 5 and under!
  • Moonbounce Fun, courtesy of Astro Events
    10am - 4:30pm
  • Bubbles The Clown- Magic and Balloon Sculpting
    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • The Kindersinger - Hooray For School
    1pm and 1:30pm
Special thanks to Astro Events for their support of Littles' Day!





9/08/2012
Meet a Real Nano Scientist!
Calling all budding scientists!
Dr. Michael Fuhrer, Nanoscience researcher at the University of Maryland will present a family friendly program on his research on graphene through interactive demonstrations.

1 pm



9/14/2012
Freaky Friday Science Labs
Join Scientist Sarah and a special guest on Fridays in September for Freaky Friday Science Labs, featuring fun and engaging science experiences that will WOW and DAZZLE budding scientists.

This week's featured theme is: Bugged Out Science with SchumBug.

Sessions begin at 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm, and 2:30 pm.
Session spaces are limited and on a first- come, first served basis.



9/15/2012
Star Spangled Kids
Join us as we commemorate Baltimore's War of 1812 celebration with a day full of fun activities including our interactive game If I were a kid in 1812 and performances from Uncle Pete Up With Kids!



9/21/2012
Freaky Friday Science Labs
Join Scientist Sarah and a special guest on Fridays in September for Freaky Friday Science Labs, featuring fun and engaging science experiences that will WOW and DAZZLE budding scientists.

This week's theme is Water Cleanup with Goucher College.
Sessions begin at 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm, and 2:30 pm.
Session spaces are limited and on a first- come, first served basis.



9/22/2012
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Celebrate Hispanic arts and culture!
Enjoy papel picado (paper cutting) and repujado (metal embossing) art activities.
Plus, a very special performance by Bailes de Mi Tierra!



9/28/2012
Freaky Friday Science Labs
Join Scientist Sarah and a special guest on Fridays in September for Freaky Friday Science Labs, featuring fun and engaging science experiences that will WOW and DAZZLE budding scientists.

This week's featured theme is: Freaky Friday Flubber with Towson University's SciTech.

Sessions begin at 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm, and 2:30 pm.
Session spaces are limited and on a first- come, first served basis.



9/29/2012
Art a la Cart
Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!

10 am - 1 pm



10/03/2012
Once Upon a Doorstep- Duck Tales
Sing along with Bernard Zaritzky’s “Little White Duck”, illustrated by Joan Paley. Make animals noises to book illustrations and dance with puppets!

11 am & 12 pm



10/06/2012
Family Toon Day
Meet your favorite PBS Kids’ characters, Clifford the Big Red Dog and Curious George. Plus, a special visit by Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe and Baltimore Orioles mascot The Oriole Bird !

11 am – 2pm

Family Toon Day is brought to you by:

             

 

*Scheduled characters subject to change due to availability.



10/06/2012 - 1/13/2013
Exhibit closing January 13th!
Experience ancient Greece without leaving Baltimore—no passports required.

Gods, Myths And Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece, is a unique mythology based exhibit that transports visitors to the bedrock of western civilization.

Created by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Gods, Myths And Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece invites visitors of all ages to meet the gods, experience ancient Greek daily life and interact with the epic poem The Odyssey through more than 25 engaging interactive components. Children can:
  • Climb inside a 13-foot tall Trojan Horse
  • Play 20 Questions with Aristotle
  • Weave textiles on a vertical loom
  • Sing karaoke in the Sirens' Cove
  • Explore the Cyclops' Cave
  • Dress up in ancient Greek style clothing
  • Play interactive computer games at the Hero Station
  • And more!
Gods, Myths And Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece will run through January 13, 2013.

Gods, Myths and Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece was produced by the Children's Museum of Manhattan with major support from the John p. Calamos Foundation, Jaharis Family Foundation, National Endownment for the Humanities, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs through the Office of Mayor Bloomberg and Stavros S. Niachos Foundation.



10/14/2012
Family Fun Day
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).




10/17/2012
Once Upon a Doorstep- Wonderful Weather
Explore the wonderful world of weather through stories, songs, and music!
Learn about different types of weather, how they happen, and why.
Discover what different types of weather might sound like using different musical instruments and your body.

11 am & 12 pm



10/27/2012
Falloween Family Festival
Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for Port Discovery's annual FALLOWEEN Festival! Enjoy not-so-scary, family friendly programs and performances including:

  • What's Inside a Pumpkin? Robinson Nature Center: 10 am - 3 pm
  • Fall Craft Activities- Susquehanna Bank: 10 am - 2 pm
  • Too Too Fabulous Tutu Making Factory: 11 am - 2pm
  • Cinnamon Bats with McCormick: 11 am- 2 pm
  • Spooky Curiosities Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum: 11 am - 3 pm
  • Super Power Skills - Circus Performer Greg May: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • WildLife Adventures Live Animal Display: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Spooky Science: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Fidos for Freedom-Pets in Costume: 2 pm- 3:30 pm
  • Fun House Noises: 3 pm- 4:30 pm
Performances By:
  • COMMOTION!: 11:30 am
  • The Kindersinger: FALL-O-WEEN Fun: 1 pm and 1:30 pm
  • Here Comes Trouble! (Children's Music Rock Band): 1:30pm - 2:30 pm
Programs are subject to change. Animal appearances are dependent on animal health. Please check "Cool Things To Do" upon arrival.



11/02/2012
Cool Science Activities
Stop by and join us for these interactive science activities:

Exploration Station
Everyone can be a scientist! Learn about plants, energy, shapes, forces, planets, and more. The sky is the limit at Exploration Station!
1 pm - 3 pm

Pop Up Science
Discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!
11 am ; 11:30 am



11/03/2012
Healthy First Saturday
Start your month off the healthy way at Port Discovery's community health fair featuring performances by Kindersinger and more!

Art Ala Cart: 10 am - 1 pm
Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!

Kindersinger- Kinderfit: 1:30 pm ; 2 pm





11/06/2012
VoteKids
Join us on Election Day for VoteKids !
Now kids get the chance to stand up and vote!

Museum guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite exhibit between 10:00am-1:00pm.

After voting, stop by the activity table to make an “I Voted” necklace to wear around the Museum!



11/07/2012
Once Upon a Doorstep- All Cracked Up
A chicken puppet, a story (“Two Eggs, Please” by Sarah Weeks, illustrated by Betsy Lewin), creative movement, and “The Chicken Dance” exercise listening skills, spark the imagination, and involve different kinds of body movement.
11 am; 12 pm



11/09/2012
Cool Science Activities
Stop by and join us for these interactive science activities:

Exploration Station
Everyone can be a scientist! Learn about plants, energy, shapes, forces, planets, and more. The sky is the limit at Exploration Station!
1 pm - 3 pm

Pop Up Science
Discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!
11 am ; 11:30 am



11/10/2012
Be an Archaeologist Day!
Children and adults alike are captivated by the job of archaeologists. Much of what we know about ancient Greece, we have learned through what they left behind: buildings, books, and art.

Join us for a special Littles' Day dedicated to learning all about the world of archaeology and Ancient Greece including: an archaeological dig with Scientist Sarah; a journey through the history of Greek pottery; a visit from Johns Hopkins Archaeological museum students and a special Gods, Myths and Mortals themed Circle Time.

Plus, performances from The Kindersinger and Bubbles The Clown!



11/16/2012
Be a Part of Art Day
Come learn and play on a day specifically designed for children of ALL abilities! On this special day we limit attendance, reduce volume sound effects, and lower lights so that children with physical and cognitive disabilities can truly enjoy the museum experience. Port Discovery is a safe hands-on environment that replicates many real life settings.

Groups prices for 20 or more children. $5.50- $3.75! Regular prices $9.25 to $7.50. Call for individual prices. Space is limited.
Call 410-864-2664 to make your reservation today!



11/22/2012
Museum CLOSED
The Museum is today but will re-open tomorrow November 23rd at 9:30 am.
Happy Thanksgiving!



11/23/2012
Thanksgiving Extravaganza!
Feeling stuffed? Join us for a day of holiday fun!

  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 10 am
  • Mother Goose on The Loose : 10:30 am
  • Science in Action- Gobbling Turkeys: 10 am- 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm
  • Family Activity- Turkey Hats: 10 am- 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Family Activity- Roly Poly Bear Cubs: 11 am- 1 pm
  • Performance by Uncle Pete: 12:30 pm- 1 pm ; 1:30 pm- 2 pm



11/24/2012
Thanksgiving Extravaganza!
Feeling stuffed? Join us for a day of holiday fun!

  • Family Activity- Turkey Hats:
    10 am- 1 pm; 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 11 am; 11:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11 am ; 12 pm
  • Journey to IMAGInation with David London:
    12 pm; 1 pm
  • Performance by Uncle Pete: 12:30 pm- 1 pm;
    1:30 pm- 2 pm
  • Science in Action- Gobbling Turkeys:
    1:30 pm- 3:30 pm




11/25/2012
Thanksgiving Extravaganza!
Feeling stuffed? Join us for a day of holiday fun!

  • World Rhythm Drum Circus: 2:30 pm-3 pm ;
    4 pm - 5 pm
  • Performances by Mr. Norman: 1 pm- 1:20 pm; 1:30 pm- 2 pm
  • Mother Goose on The Loose: 1:30 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
  • Family Activity: Roly Poly Bear Cubs: 2:30 pm- 4:30 pm
  • Kamishibai: 3:30 pm



12/05/2012
Wonderful Wednesdays
Visit every Wednesday for a day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in special art, music, and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills. Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!





12/09/2012
Dollar Day
Port Discovery is proud to participate in Downtown Partnership's annual Dollar or Less Days!
Museum admission is just $1 per person!

No coupons or other discounts will be accepted. Admission is on a first come-first served basis and limited to Museum capacity.

Tips For Your Visit
  • The Museum is open from 12 pm - 5 pm
  • Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets cannot be purchased online.
  • Expect long lines and dress appropriately for the weather. Doors will open at 12 pm.
  • If you prefer to avoid crowds, please come visit us on another day.




12/15/2012
FutureVet
Join the experts from Banfield Pet Hospital for a one-hour interactive program that introduces children to the exciting world of veterinary medicine! Children will participate in a three part-program and graduate at the end of the program.

1 pm

Space is limited and available on a first come, first- served basis.
FutureVet is generously sponsored by:



12/16/2012
Family Fun Day
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

World Rhythm Drum Circus: 12:30 pm- 3 pm; 4 pm- 5 pm
Take a trip across the globe through the wonderful world of music!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).




12/18/2012 - 12/19/2012
Wonders of Water Closed
Wonders of Water exhibit will be closed for maintenance on Tuesday,December 18th and will re-open on Wednesday, December 19th. Please enjoy our other exhibits during this time.



12/19/2012
Wonderful Wednesdays
Visit every Wednesday for a day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in special art, music, and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills. Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Art A la Cart: 10 am - 1 pm
Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!

Drum Jam: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.



12/24/2012
Museum CLOSED
The Museum is closed on Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24th. Happy Holidays!



12/25/2012
Museum CLOSED
The Museum is closed on Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25th and will re-open on Wednesday, December 26th.
Happy Holidays!



12/26/2012
Winter Break Festivities
Check out these cool winter themed programs!
  • Drum Jam: 9:30 am- 12 pm
  • Winter Science: 10:30 am- 1:30 pm
  • Art Ala Cart- Jazzy Snowflakes: 10:30 am- 1:30 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm
Don't miss your chance to enjoy Circus Games with a Former Ringling Bros performer at 1 pm and 1:30 pm!



12/27/2012
Winter Break Festivities
Check out these cool Winter themed programs!
  • Winter Science: 10 am - 12 pm
  • Holiday Drum Circus: 10 am - 1 pm; 2 pm - 4 pm
  • Art Ala Cart- Jazzy Snowflakes: 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • WildLife Adventures: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 1 pm & 1:30 pm




12/28/2012
Winter Break Festivities
Check out these cool winter themed programs!

  • Mother Goose on The Loose: 10:30 am
  • Pop Up Science: 11 am ; 11:30 am
  • Art Ala Cart- Jazzy Snowflakes: 12:30 pm- 3:30 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm; 1 pm
  • Winter Science: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Wildlife Adventures: 1 pm - 3 pm




12/29/2012
Winter Break Festivities
Check out these cool Winter themed programs!
  • Art Ala Cart-Jazzy Snowflakes: 10 am - 1 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 11 am ; 11:30 pm
  • Winter Science: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Snow Pals: 11 am - 1 pm
  • WildLife Adventures: 1 pm - 3 pm




12/30/2012
Winter Break Festivities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 1:30 pm; 2:30 pm; 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).




12/31/2012
Noontime New Year- Superhero Spectacular!
Countdown to the New Year at 12 noon at Port Discovery! Kids can get in on the excitement of New Year’s Eve before bedtime at our Noontime New Year Superhero Spectacular featuring Eric Energy and DJ Bobby Nyk!

Join us as we celebrate super heroes and super powers! Come dressed in your favorite costume as we decorate numbers and make sound makers for our noon countdown, complete with a juice and cookie toast!

Enjoy a SUPER sized number of performances, activities, and more, including:

  • Countdown to the New Year with Eric Energy : 11:45 am
  • Juice and Cookies Toast: 12 pm
  • Kids' Dance Party with DJ Bobby NYK: 11 am - 1 pm
  • Number Decorating and Noisemakers:
    10 am - 11:30 am
  • Geppi Entertainment Museum: 10 am - 3 pm
  • The Science Behind Super Powers:
    10 am - 11 am; 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Wham! Bap! Zam! Body Art : 10:30 am - 2 pm
  • Super Sound Effects with Theremins :
    10 am - 11 am; 2 pm - 4:30 pm
  • LITE 101.9 FM Prize Wheel: 11 am - 1 pm
  • Performance by Uncle Pete: 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm
  • The Power Within Yoga Activity: 1 pm
  • Eric Energy Performances: 1 pm and 2 pm

Plus, learn the science behind super powers, choose your own hero path, and more!

Noontime New Year is sponsored by:





1/05/2013
Healthy First Saturday
Keep your New Year’s resolution to be more healthy! Start your month off the healthy way at Port Discovery's community health fair featuring performances by Kindersinger and more!

Pop Up Science: 11 am- 11:30 pm
Middle Eastern Movement: 12 pm ; 12:30 pm
Kindersinger: 1:30 pm ; 2 pm
Fidos for Freedom: 2 pm - 3 pm




1/10/2013
Pop Up Science
Discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!
11 am ; 11:30 am




1/13/2013
Last Chance!
Experience ancient Greece without leaving Baltimore—no passports required.

Gods, Myths And Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece, is a unique mythology based exhibit that transports visitors to the bedrock of western civilization.

Created by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Gods, Myths And Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece invites visitors of all ages to meet the gods, experience ancient Greek daily life and interact with the epic poem The Odyssey through more than 25 engaging interactive components. Children can:
  • Climb inside a 13-foot tall Trojan Horse
  • Play 20 Questions with Aristotle
  • Weave textiles on a vertical loom
  • Sing karaoke in the Sirens' Cove
  • Explore the Cyclops' Cave
  • Dress up in ancient Greek style clothing
  • Play interactive computer games at the Hero Station
  • And more!

Gods, Myths and Mortals: Discover Ancient Greece was produced by the Children's Museum of Manhattan with major support from the John p. Calamos Foundation, Jaharis Family Foundation, National Endownment for the Humanities, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs through the Office of Mayor Bloomberg and Stavros S. Niachos Foundation.



1/16/2013
Wonderful Wednesdays
Visit every Wednesday for a day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in special art, music, and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills. Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Art A la Cart: 10 am - 1 pm
Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!

Drum Jam : 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.



1/17/2013
Pop Up Science
Discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

11 am & 11:30 am



1/19/2013
I Have A Dream Weekend Celebration
Community comes to life over the three-day "I Have a Dream" weekend! Join us as we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special programs today include:
  • Meet and Greet with Negro League Baseball players: 10 am - 4 pm
  • Our Beloved Community Quilt with the Baltimore African-American Quilters Guild: 10 am - 4 pm
  • WildLife Adventures: African Wildlife display: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • The Kindersinger - Happy Birthday Martin Luther King, Jr.!: 2 pm & 3 pm





1/20/2013
I Have A Dream Weekend Celebration
Community comes to life over the three-day "I Have a Dream" weekend! Join us as we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special programs today include:
  • Meet and Greet with Negro League Baseball players: 12 pm - 4 pm
  • HealthCare Access of Maryland: 12 pm - 3 pm
  • Doves of Peace: 12 pm - 5 pm
  • Wildlife Adventures display: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Once Upon a Doorstep: Happy Birthday MLK!: 1:30 pm; 2:30 pm; 3:30 pm
  • Mother Goose on The Loose: 1:30 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 PM; 4 pm



1/21/2013
I Have A Dream Weekend Celebration
Community comes to life over the three-day "I Have a Dream" weekend! Join us as we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special programs today include:
  • Meet and Greet with Negro League Baseball players: 10 am - 4 pm
  • Northwood Elementary African American Living History: 10 am - 12 pm
  • HealthCare Access of Maryland: 10 am - 2 pm
  • Doves of Peace: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Make Your Own Happy Birthday Cakes: 11 am- 1 pm
  • Once Upon a Doorstep: Happy Birthday MLK!: 11:30 am; 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm
  • Baltimore African American Quilters quilt construction demonstration: 12 pm- 4 pm
  • Wildlife Adventures display: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Kindersinger: Happy Birthday MLK!: 2 pm & 3 pm




1/23/2013
Wonderful Wednesdays
Visit every Wednesday for a day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in special art, music, and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills. Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

The Music of Theremins: 9:30 am- 1:30 pm
Experience this unique instrument that uses movement to manipulate sound. Try it yourself and create your own personal soundtrack for every move you make!

Small Wonders Science Time: 10 am- 12 pm
Stop by our Nano exhibit for hands-on science activities and experiements based on a variety of themes.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Art ala Cart: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!




1/24/2013
Pop Up Science
Discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

11 am & 11:30 am



1/25/2013 - 9/15/2013
The Wizard of Oz Educational Exhibition
Dorothy, Tin Man, and Scarecrow await at Port Discovery Children's Museum's new traveling exhibit, The Wizard of Oz Children's Educational Exhibition!

Created by Miami Children's Museum and licensed by Warner Bros. Consumer Products, this interactive fantasy-adventure takes children and families over the rainbow to continue the celebration of the film's 70th anniversary milestone.

Travel from the Gale Farm in Kansas to the colorful Land of Oz where you can explore Munchinkland , The Crossroads, the Witch's Castle , and Emerald City with Dorothy and her friends.

Elements of the movie available only in this licensed exhibition include Dorothy's Ruby Slippers, images of the characters everyone knows and loves from the film and classic movie moments:
  • Visit Professor Marvel's Wagon and create your own tornado in Dorothy's bedroom.
  • Explore Munchkin houses and meet Dorothy's friends the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man.
  • Enter The Emerald City and create a "Horse of a Different Color," play at the kaleidoscope and prism stations
  • Climb the mountain to the Wicked Witch's Castle to capture the Wicked Witch's broom from Winged Monkeys.
After playing, remember to click your heels three times while reciting "There's no place like home," as you depart the Land of Oz.

The Wizard of Oz Children's Educational Exhibition will run through September 15th, 2013.

Locally Sponsored By:

                                         


       
     
     

The Wizard of Oz Children's Educational Exhibition was created by Miami Children's Museum and SPARKS, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co. (S 13)



1/27/2013
Family Fun Day
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).




1/29/2013 - 12/01/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.
Join us for Circle Time on weekdays* at 11:30 am. If you are visiting on a weekend, please check the "Cool Things To Do" posted inside the Museum for special Circle Time events.

*The Museum is closed on Mondays from October - May except on select Maryland Public School holidays.



1/30/2013
Wonderful Wednesdays
Visit every Wednesday for a day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in special art, music, and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills. Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

The Music of Theremins: 9:30 am- 1:30 pm
Experience this unique instrument that uses movement to manipulate sound. Try it yourself and create your own personal soundtrack for every move you make!

Small Wonders Science Time: 10 am- 12 pm
Stop by our Nano exhibit for hands-on science activities and experiements based on a variety of themes.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!





2/03/2013
Super Bowl Sunday Spectacular!
Join us in celebration of the Baltimore Ravens as they head to the Super Bowl!

From 12 pm- 5 pm, enjoy ½ off general admission for all children wearing purple with paid adult admission.*

Make your own Ravens shrinky dinks and enjoy a magic show with David London, Mother Goose on the Loose, Wild Life Adventures, a moonbounce, and more!

Limit four, ½ off admission discounts per family, per transaction. An adult must accompany child upon transaction. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons. Not valid for groups or birthday parties.



2/03/2013
Family Exploration Day
Families of children with special needs are invited to enjoy a day of play in the Museum an hour before we open to the public and enjoy a fun-filled day featuring interactive exhibits and programs.

Museum admission is $7 per person (children under 2 are free) but tickets must be purchased in advance.

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. There is a limit of 6 tickets per family.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Click here to download the Family Exploration Day flier.

11 am - 5 pm



2/07/2013
Pop Up Science
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!
11 am & 11:30 am



2/10/2013
Family Fun Day
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Kamishibai: 1 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).

Circle Time: 3 pm; 3:30 pm
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




2/16/2013
Chinese New Year Celebration
Help us celebrate the Year of the Snake at our annual Chinese New Year Celebration! Enjoy these special activities:
  • The Chinese Lion Dancers of the Tai Yim Kung Fu School
  • Chinese themed arts and crafts activities
  • Story times and Chinese performances
  • Activities with the Baltimore-Xiamen Sister City Committee
  • Chinese food sampling with P.F. Changs, Inner Harbor

    Plus, family activities with The Mall in Columbia from 11 am - 2 pm!



2/18/2013
Presidents' Day Weekend FUN!
Join us for a fun-filled day of special programs!
  • Circle Time: 12 pm & 1 pm
  • Performance by Uncle Pete: 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm
  • The Science of Sound: Theremins: 2pm - 4 pm
Plus, an activity table from Towson Town Center from 11 am - 1 pm!



2/21/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1pm - 4:30pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through March 21st. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



2/27/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 27, 2013.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 27, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



2/28/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1pm - 4:30pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through March 21st. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



3/01/2013
Pop Up Science
Discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

11 am & 11:30 am



3/02/2013
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration
With classic books including The Cat in the Hat and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, Dr. Seuss has touched the lives of multiple generations. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday!
  • UMBC Health Fair: 10 am- 1 pm
  • Circle Time: 11 am; 12 pm
  • Make your own Truffula Tree: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Cook and Tell with Wegmans: 12 pm; 1 pm; 2 pm
  • Middle Eastern Movement: 12 pm; 12:30 pm
  • Exploration Station- Dr. Seuss puzzles: 1 pm- 3 pm
  • Kindersinger- Kinderfit: 1:30 pm; 2 pm
  • Visit from FIDOS for Freedom: 2 pm - 3 pm
  • Dr. Seuss concert featuring Occasional Symphony: 2:30 pm




3/05/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm through March 19th.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



3/07/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1pm - 4:30pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through March 21st. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



3/12/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm through March 19th.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.





3/14/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1pm - 4:30pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



3/19/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm through March 19th.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



3/21/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1pm - 4:30pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through March 21st. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



3/23/2013
FutureVet
Join the experts from Banfield Pet Hospital for a one-hour interactive program that introduces children to the exciting world of veterinary medicine! Children will participate in a three part-program and graduate at the end of the program.
1 pm
Space is limited and available on a first come, first- served basis.
FutureVet is generously sponsored by:



3/25/2013 - 4/07/2013
Spring Break FUN!
School may be out for spring break, but your kids can still learn while they have FUN at Port Discovery! Enjoy special STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs all week long!
Enjoy extended Museum hours:
  • Monday, March 25th - Friday, March 29th: 9:30 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday, March 30th: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday, March 31st: 12 pm - 5 pm
  • Monday, April 1st - Friday, April 5th: 9:30 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday, April 6th: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday, April 7th: 12 pm - 5 pm




3/25/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Kamishibai: 1 pm
  • Sound Sandwiches: 1:30 pm - 4 pm



3/26/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • National Wildlife Federation: 10 am – 1 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 10:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Science Lab: 12 pm - 3 pm
  • Chapel Hill Sensations: 12:30 pm
  • The Science of Theremins: 2 pm – 4 pm




3/27/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • University of Maryland MRSEC Nanovention sponsored by Vorbeck Materials: 10 am- 3 pm
  • 3D Imaging: See in 3D: 10 am - 12 pm
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Talking about Tots: 11 am
  • Be a Nanoscientist with The University of Maryland: 11 am - 3 pm
  • Future of Nanobots with The University of Maryland: 11 am - 3 pm
  • Vibrobot Workshop with The National Electronics Museum: 11 am - 3 pm
  • Nano Products with Vorbeck Materials: 11 am - 3 pm
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Kamishibai: 12:30 pm
  • Nano for Littles: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Wildlife Adventures: 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Make a Color Changing Bracelet: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm




3/28/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Toddler Science: 10 am – 12 pm
  • National Wildlife Federation: 10 am – 1 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 10:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Science Lab: 12 pm – 3 pm
  • Kamishibai: 12:30 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 12:30 pm & 1 pm
  • Exploration Station: 1 pm – 3 pm
  • White Marsh Mall activity table: 10 am - 1 pm




3/29/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Alice in Nanoland: 11 am & 1 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm & 1 pm
  • Wild Life Adventures display: 1 pm – 3 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 3 pm & 3:30 pm
  • The Mall in Columbia activity table: 10 am - 1 pm




3/30/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Art Ala Cart: 10 am – 1 pm
  • Circle Time: 11 am
  • Wild Life Adventures display: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am
  • Journey to the IMAGInation with David London: 12 pm & 1 pm
  • Exploration Station: 2 pm – 4 pm



3/31/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Maryland ZooMobile: 1 pm & 2 pm
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4:15 pm
  • Kamishibai Story Time: 3 pm & 4 pm



4/01/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Maryland ZooMobile: 11 am & 12 pm
  • Kamishibai Story Time: 1 pm
  • Science of Theremins: 2:30 pm- 4 pm



4/02/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Sid the Science Kid Movie Giveaways: 10 am (while supplies last)
  • Electronics Museum: 11 am – 2 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am
  • The Science of Sound: 11 am – 1 pm
  • Science without Sight: 11 am – 2 pm
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Toddler Science: 1 pm – 3 pm



4/03/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Small Wonders Science Time: 10 am – 12 pm
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Once upon a Doorstep: 11 am & 12 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Science without Sight: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
  • Exploration Station: 1 pm – 3 pm
  • Wild Life Adventures display: 1 pm – 3 pm
  • The Science of Sound: 1 pm – 3 pm




4/04/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Robinson Nature Center: 11 am – 2 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Toddler Science: 1 pm – 3 pm
  • Exploration Station: 1 pm – 3 pm




4/05/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!
  • Art Ala Cart: 10 am – 12 pm
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Alice in Nanoland: 11:30 am
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:30 pm & 1 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 1 pm & 2:30 pm
  • WildLife Adventures: 1 pm – 3 pm




4/07/2013
Spring Break FUN!
Spend your Spring Break learning through play with our STEM in Spring festivities!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).

Plus, performances by David London's Journey to IMAGInation at 1 pm and 2:30 pm!



4/14/2013
Family Fun Day
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

World Rhythm Drum Circus: 12:30 pm- 3 pm; 4 pm- 5 pm
Take a trip across the globe through the wonderful world of music!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).




4/17/2013
Wonderful Wednesdays
Visit every Wednesday for a day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in special art, music, and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills. Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Drum Jam: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Once Upon a Doorstep: 11 am & 12 pm
Our newest family program that combines the magic of storybooks with music!

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!





4/20/2013
Countdown to Kindergarten
Join us from 10 am to 3 pm for a morning of fun and educational activities at our annual celebration that prepares parents and caregivers to successfully transition their emerging kindergartners into school!
  • Irvine Nature family activity
  • Banfield FutureVet
  • Wild Life Adventures Petting zoo
  • Early Learning activities with Baltimore City Public Schools
  • Math activities with Susquehanna Bank
  • Health activities with the Baltimore City Health Department
  • Explore, Learn and Play! with Maryland Public Television
  • and much more!




4/24/2013
Wonderful Wednesdays
Visit every Wednesday (October through April) for a day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in special art, music, and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills. Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Talking About Tots: 11 am
In this installment of our monthly series Talking About Tots, Jennifer Sharpless (Speech-Language Pathologist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute) will discuss “Jump Starting your Child’s Language Development."

Your child’s brain is wired for language but what you do and say can enhance it even more. During the session, parents can learn simple strategies to enhance your infant or toddler’s speech and language development.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



4/27/2013
Financial Literacy Fair
Join us for our annual Financial Literacy Fair and enjoy special games and craft activities that promote fiscal responsibility in a positive and fun environment! Participants include: M&T Bank, Susquehanna Bank, Point Breeze Credit Union, CFG, Wells Fargo, Hamilton Federal Bank, and College Savings Plans of Maryland.

Plus, performances by Mr. Norman!

10 am - 2 pm



5/01/2013
Whimsical Wednesdays
Join us for a special day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in imaginative music and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills.

Drum Jam: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Once Upon a Doorstep with New Moon Theater:
11 am & 12 pm
Our newest family program that combines the magic of storybooks with music!

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



5/02/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 27, 2013.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 27, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



5/07/2013
Discovery Days- Portability Day
Join us for Portability Day, a day dedicated to children with Autism and their peers. Parents, educators and caretakers can connect with community organizations that specialize in providing services for children with special needs, while children are free to play and explore the Museum in a quieter, calmer Museum environment.
  • Moonbounce(Provided by Astro Events) : 10 am - 4:30 pm 
  • Snow Fun : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Floam : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Play with Clay - Cosmic Creation: 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Bag of Wonder : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am 
  • Movement Fun : 10:30 am - 1 pm
  • Eric Energy : 10:45 am & 11:45 am
  • Once Upon a Doorstep with Storyteller Maria Broom:
    11 am & 12 pm
  • Once Upon a Doorstep with New Moon Theater:
    1 pm & 2 pm
  • Kindersinger- We are ALL Special : 11 am & 11:30 am
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Wildlife Adventures display: 11:30 am - 1 pm

Once Upon a Doorstep is generously supported by The Herbert Bearman Foundation.

Discovery Days are generously funded by:
 
 



5/07/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 27, 2013.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 27, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



5/08/2013
Discovery Days
Join us for Discovery Days - days dedicated to children with special needs! Parents, educators and caretakers can connect with community organizations that specialize in providing services for children with special needs, while children are free to play and explore the Museum in a quieter, calmer Museum environment.
  • Moonbounce(Provided by Astro Events):
    10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Movement Fun : 10:30 am - 1 pm
  • Snow Fun : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Floam : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Play with Clay - Cosmic Creation: 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Bag of Wonder : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Kindersinger- We are ALL Special :
    11 am & 11:30 am
  • Once Upon a Doorstep with David London's Journey to the IMAGInation : 11 am & 12 pm
  • Once Upon a Doorstep with New Moon Theater : 1 pm & 2 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm

Once Upon a Doorstep is generously supported by The Herbert Bearman Foundation.

Discovery Days are generously funded by:
 
 



5/09/2013
Discovery Days
Join us for Discovery Days - days dedicated to children with special needs! Parents, educators and caretakers can connect with community organizations that specialize in providing services for children with special needs, while children are free to play and explore the Museum in a quieter, calmer Museum environment.

  • Moonbounce (Provided by Astro Events):
    10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Movement Fun : 10:30 am - 1 pm
  • Snow Fun : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Floam : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Play with Clay - Cosmic Creation :
    10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Bag of Wonder : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Mother Goose on the Loose : 10:30 am
  • Kindersinger- We are ALL Special :
    11 am & 11:30 am
  • Once Upon a Doorstep with New Moon Theater: 11:00 am & 12 pm
  • Once Upon a Doorstep with Blue Sky Puppet Theater: 1 pm & 2 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time:
    11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Wildlife Adventures display : 11:30 am - 1 pm


Once Upon a Doorstep is generously supported by The Herbert Bearman Foundation.

Discovery Days are generously funded by:
 
 



5/10/2013
Be A Part of the Art Day!
Come learn and play on a day specifically designed for children of ALL abilities! Be A Part of the Art Day is an inclusion day that gives children of all abilities the opportunity to play, learn, and explore in a safe and neutral environment.
  • Snow Fun : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Floam : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Uncle Pete : 10 am & 11 am
  • Paint Your Own Face: 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Play with Clay - Cosmic Creation: 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Bag of Wonder : 10 am - 1:30 pm
  • Moonbounce (Provided by Astro Events) : 10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Movement Fun: 10:30 am - 1 pm
  • Once Upon a Doorstep with New Moon Theater : 11:30 am & 12:30 pm
  • Kindersinger- We are ALL Special : 11 am & 11:30 pm
  • Wildlife Adventures display : 11:30 am - 1 pm


Once Upon a Doorstep
is generously supported by
The Herbert Bearman Foundation.

Discovery Days
are generously funded by:
 
 




5/11/2013
Littles' Day
Join us for a special Littles Day dedicated to children 5 and under!

Enjoy Circle Time, a moonbounce courtesy of Astro Events, fun with Bubbles The Clown, performances from The Kindersinger and more!

Sponsored by:

 



5/12/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



5/14/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 27, 2013.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 27, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



5/15/2013
Whimsical Wednesdays
Join us for a special day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in imaginative music and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Drum Jam : 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Once Upon a Doorstep with Blue Sky Puppet Theater: 11 am & 12 pm
Once Upon a Doorstep is our newest family program that combines the magic of storybooks with music!



5/16/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 27, 2013.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 27, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



5/17/2013
Target $2 Family Fun Night
Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month for Target $2 Family Fun Night!

General admission is just $2 per person from 4 pm - 7 pm. Tickets must be purchased at the door. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance or combined with any other discounts or coupons.



5/18/2013
Circus Fun!
Join us for a day filled with more fun than you can juggle!

Art Ala Cart:10 am - 1 pm
Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!

Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am
Discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circus Games: 1 pm & 2 pm
Learn cool circus tricks from former circus performer Greg May!





5/19/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



5/19/2013
Buy One, Get One Half Off admission
Celebrate Baltimore Museum Week by visiting Port Discovery on Sunday, May 19 and receive Buy One/Get One Half Off admission!

*With purchase of one full-priced admission. Limit one discount per transaction. Cannot be used in combination with any other offer. Adult must accompany child on each transaction. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotion.



5/21/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 27, 2013.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 27, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



5/22/2013
Museum CLOSED
The Museum will be closed to the public today for our Annual Museum fundraiser Play It Forward. Click here for event details.



5/23/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 27, 2013.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 27, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



5/24/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm & 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




5/25/2013
Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration
Join us for a celebration of the traditions and culture of Asian Pacific heritage with performances and more!
  • Art Ala Cart: 10 am- 1 pm
  • Baltimore Kawasaki Sister City: 10 am - 2 pm
  • New Moon Theater- Minwa Tales: 1 pm & 2 pm
  • Mr. Norman: 1 pm & 1:30 pm
  • Misako Ballet: 3:30 pm




5/26/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 am; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



5/27/2013
Memorial Day Fun!
Join us from 10 am - 5 pm today!

Once Upon a Doorstep: 11:30 am
Port Discovery's newest family program that combines the magic of storybooks with music!
 
Once Upon a Doorstep is generously supported by
The Herbert Bearman Foundation.

Plus, don't miss a Community Drum Circle from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm!



5/28/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 20, 2013.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 20, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



5/29/2013
Whimsical Wednesdays
Join us for a special day dedicated to children ages birth through 6 years. Participate in imaginative music and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!





5/30/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 27, 2013.


Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 27, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



5/30/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



5/31/2013
Tot Time
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm; 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



6/01/2013
Healthy First Saturday
Start your month off the healthy way at Port Discovery's community health fair featuring Cook and Tell with McCormick, performances by Kindersinger and more!
  • Circle Time: 11 am & 12 pm
  • Cook and Tell with McCormick: 12 pm; 1 pm & 2 pm
  • Middle Eastern Movement: 12 pm & 12:30 pm
  • Kindersinger- Kinderfit: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
  • Visit from FIDOS for Freedom: 2 pm – 3:30 pm




6/02/2013
Storybook Sunday
Join us for a day of creative story telling that will spark both you and your child's imagination!

Adventure to the Imagi Nation: 1 pm; 2:30 pm
Join magician storyteller David London on a journey to the Imagi Nation - a far away place found within each one of us. Combining magic, story-telling and interactive play, this 30 minute performance and activity is designed to provide children of all ages with a unique opportunity to express, explore and experience their own imagination in a way like never before.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!





6/04/2013
Tremendous Tot Tuesdays
Join us for special programs designed for early learners!

Drum Jam : 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.



6/04/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 20, 2013.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 20, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



6/05/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Fun with Sounds-Theremins!: 11 am - 1 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time : 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Exploration Station : 1 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Art Ala Cart : 2 pm - 3 pm
  • Once Upon a Doorstep with New Moon Theater:
  • 11 am & 12 pm

Once Upon a Doorstep is generously supported by The Herbert Bearman Foundation.



6/06/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science :11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Drum Jam: 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Art On The Go!: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
On the go at Port Discovery? Stop by Barista Christina’s Art on the Go! cart and discover the wonders of the world of art!



6/06/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 20, 2013.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 20, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



6/07/2013
Family Fun Fridays
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Pop Up Science : 11 am & 11:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time :
    11:30 am; 12:15 pm & 1 pm
  • Exploration Station : 1 pm - 3 pm




6/08/2013
Littles' Day - Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
Join us for a special Littles' Day dedicated to children 5 and under!

Celebrate the world of bugs on this special day dedicated to learning about and appreciating the lives of bugs.

Enjoy special bug-themed activities throughout the day:
  • Art Ala Cart: Make Your Own Bug Antennae:
    10 am - 1 pm
  • Moonbounce- (Provided by Astro Events): 10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Bubbles The Clown: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11 am - 12 pm
  • Central Maryland Beekeepers Association:
    11 am - 2 pm
  • USDA: Entomology Lab: 11 am - 2 pm
  • SchummBug: 11 am - 2 pm
  • Happy Family Brands: 11 am - 3 pm
  • Uncle Pete- Up With Kids:
    2 pm - 2:30 & 3 pm - 3:30 pm


Sponsored by:

 





6/09/2013
Family Fun Day
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

World Rhythm Drum Circus: 12:30 pm - 2 pm
Take a trip across the globe through the wonderful world of music!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm & 3:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Once Upon a Doorstep with Blue Sky Puppet Theater: 3:30 pm
Once Upon a Doorstep is our newest family program that combines the magic of storybooks with music!

Once Upon a Doorstep is generously supported by The Herbert Bearman Foundation.



6/10/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



6/11/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 20, 2013.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 20, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



6/11/2013
Tremendous Tot Tuesdays
Join us for special programs designed for early learners!

Drum Jam : 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.



6/12/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Fun with Sounds!: 11 am - 1 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time : 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Exploration Station : 1 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Art Ala Cart : 2 pm - 3 pm




6/13/2013
Hops and Vines

Join us for our first “friend”raising event for the Explorers Council!  Explore the museum while enjoying good music, hors d’oeuvres, and beer & wine from local breweries and vineyards. Admission is for adults only, ages 21+.

6 pm - 8:30 pm

Tickets: $20 in advance

$30 at the door

 

Click here to purchase tickets online or contact Elizabeth Boswell at eaboswell@portdiscovery.org.

 

Special Thanks to our Sponsors!

Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLP

Richard Shapiro, Attorney

Vircity

John & Nina Tracey

Jeremiah Albright & Jayne Urban

Bruce Chan & Daria Lapshinova

Joshua R. Perry





6/13/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 20, 2013.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 20, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



6/13/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science:11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time: 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Drum Jam: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Art On The Go!: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
On the go at Port Discovery? Stop by Barista Christina’s Art on the Go! cart and discover the wonders of the world of art!



6/14/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Pop Up Science : 11 am & 11:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time :
    11:30 am; 12:15 pm & 1 pm




6/15/2013
Sensational Saturdays
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Circle Time: 11 am & 12 pm
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Plus, performances of Tales from the Good Earth by New Moon Theater at 1 pm & 2 pm!

Design Your Own Beetle Contest
Calling all young artists! If you could design your very own car, what would it look like? Today, you will get the chance to create your very own design for a Volkswagen Beetle! The contest winner will win a year membership to Port Discovery!

Contest sponsored by:
   
*Check Cool Things To Do schedule upon arrival for contest times. 



6/16/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day of fun the entire family can enjoy!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm & 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Design Your Own Beetle Contest
Calling all young artists! If you could design your very own car, what would it look like? Today, you will get the chance to create your very own design for a Volkswagen Beetle! The contest winner will win a year membership to Port Discovery!

Contest sponsored by:
   
*Check Cool Things To Do schedule upon arrival for contest times. 



6/17/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



6/18/2013
Tremendous Tot Tuesdays
Join us for special programs designed for early learners!

Drum Jam : 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.



6/18/2013
Thrifty Tuesday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 20, 2013.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 20, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



6/19/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Fun with Sounds!: 11 am - 1 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time : 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Exploration Station : 1 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Art Ala Cart : 2 pm - 3 pm




6/20/2013
Thrifty Thursday
Enjoy a discount admission of $8 from 1 pm - 4:30 pm.
Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Offer expires on June 20, 2013.

Harbor Park Garage offers $7 Roof Top only parking on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 5 pm, through June 20, 2013. Please pick up a follow up validation at the Museum box office.

If you enter the garage before 12:30 pm or exit after 5 pm and/or do not park on the Roof Top, you will be charged the full price rate.

Please remember that Harbor Park Garage is the only garage that offers discount parking for Port Discovery Children's Museum. Please keep your garage ticket in a secure place and pick up your validated garage ticket (both need to be presented to exit the Garage) at the Museum Box Office to receive your discount.



6/20/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science :11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Art On The Go! : 1:30 pm & 2 pm
On the go at Port Discovery? Stop by Barista Christina’s Art on the Go! cart and discover the wonders of the world of art!





6/21/2013
Bike Maryland Bike Rodeo
Join us for the Bike Maryland Bike Rodeo where kids can learn how and why they need to wear a helmet; learn how to conduct an ABC spin check (air, brakes, chain, and spin the tire to make sure it's on properly); and ride a bike through a short safety obstacle course. 4:15 pm, 5:15 pm, and 6:15 pm.

All participants must be able to ride a bike and wear a helmet. Children who cannot ride a bike may still participate in the safety learning portion of the rodeo. Ages 5-15.
Participation is limited to 15 children per session.



6/21/2013
Target $2 Family Fun Night
General Admission is just $2 per person from 4 pm - 8 pm.

Tickets must be purchased at the door. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance and cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons.




6/22/2013
There's No Place Like Home: A Celebration of Homes Across the World
Join us as we celebrate different types of homes around the world!
Guests will have the opportunity to build homes or other structures from a variety of materials including K’Nex!
Participate in other hands-on Oz activities including:
  • K'Nex Building Zone: 10 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Art A la Cart - Away To Oz : 10 am - 1 pm
  • Circle Time: 11 am , 12 pm & 1 pm
  • Performances by Mr. Norman: 1 pm & 1:30 pm




6/23/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time:
2:30 pm; 3:15 pm & 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



6/24/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



6/25/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



6/26/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.


Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




6/26/2013
Talking About Tots
In this latest installment of our series Talking About Tots, Alyssa Schwartz of Kennedy Krieger Institute will present a session titled “More Than Just a Block.”

During the session, parents will learn how to select toys which are developmentally appropriate for their children. Schwartz will also discuss multiple ways to play with the same toy. The session will conclude with a hands on opportunity to explore and learn multiple play techniques for each toy.

11 am



6/27/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



6/28/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm & 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




6/29/2013
Sensational Saturdays
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Art ala Cart: 10 am - 1 pm
Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Children's Yoga: 1 pm & 1:30 pm
Join us for a fun and relaxing way to start summer vacation!



6/30/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time:
2:30 pm; 3:15 pm & 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



7/01/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



7/02/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



7/03/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




7/04/2013
4th of July Fun!
Before you head out to see the fireworks, join us for a fun-filled day featuring:
  • Community Drum Circle: 11 am - 3 pm
  • Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am
  • Art A la Cart- Stars and Stripes Forever:
    11:30 am & 2 pm 
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am




7/05/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm & 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




7/06/2013
Healthy First Saturday
Start your month off the healthy way at Port Discovery's community health fair featuring performances by The Mr. Gabe Music Show and more!
  • Art Ala Cart: 10 am – 1 pm
  • Circle Time: 11 am & 12 pm
  • The Mr. Gabe Music Show: 1 pm & 1:40 pm
  • Visit from FIDOS for Freedom: 2 pm – 3:30 pm

FIDOS for Freedom appearance is dependent upon animal health.





7/07/2013
Storybook Sunday
Join us for a day of creative story telling that will spark both you and your child's imagination!

Adventure to the Imagi Nation: 1 pm; 2:30 pm
Join magician storyteller David London on a journey to the Imagi Nation - a far away place found within each one of us. Combining magic, story-telling and interactive play, this 30 minute performance and activity is designed to provide children of all ages with a unique opportunity to express, explore and experience their own imagination in a way like never before.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!





7/08/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



7/09/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



7/10/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm & 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




7/11/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am




7/12/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm & 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




7/13/2013
Littles Day - Teddy Bear Picnic
Join us for a special Littles Day dedicated to children 5 and under! Bring your teddy bears along for a day of fun including:
  • Moonbounce Fun with Astro Events
    10am - 4:30pm
  • Teddy Bear Health Clinic
    11 am - 12 pm 
  • Circle Time: 11 am
  • Make Your own Bear Mask
    11 am & 12 pm
  • Happy Family Brands: 11 am - 3 pm
  • Cook and Tell with McCormick: 12 pm; 1 pm & 2 pm
Sponsored by:

 





7/14/2013
Storybook Sunday
Join us for a day of creative story telling that will spark both you and your child's imagination!

Adventure to the Imagi Nation: 1 pm; 2:30 pm
Join magician storyteller David London on a journey to the Imagi Nation - a far away place found within each one of us. Combining magic, story-telling and interactive play, this 30 minute performance and activity is designed to provide children of all ages with a unique opportunity to express, explore and experience their own imagination in a way like never before.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).



7/15/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



7/16/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



7/17/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




7/18/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am




7/19/2013
Target $2 Family Fun Night
General Admission is just $2 per person from 3 pm - 8 pm.

Tickets must be purchased at the door. Cannot be purchased in advance or combined with any other discounts or coupons.





7/20/2013
Sensational Saturdays
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Art ala Cart: 10 am - 1 pm
Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

The Mr. Gabe Music Show: 12 pm
Enjoy forty minutes of movement, finger play, and traditional and modern children’s songs, all designed to encourage kids and grown-ups to sing and move their bodies!



7/21/2013
Storybook Sunday
Join us for a day of creative story telling that will spark both you and your child's imagination!

Adventure to the Imagi Nation: 1 pm; 2:30 pm
Join magician storyteller David London on a journey to the Imagi Nation - a far away place found within each one of us. Combining magic, story-telling and interactive play, this 30 minute performance and activity is designed to provide children of all ages with a unique opportunity to express, explore and experience their own imagination in a way like never before.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).



7/22/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



7/23/2013
Tremendous Tot Tuesdays
Join us for special programs designed for early learners!

Drum Jam : 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.



7/24/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Fun with Sounds-Theremins!: 11 am - 1 pm
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time : 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Art Ala Cart : 2 pm - 3 pm




7/25/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Drum Jam: 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Art On The Go!: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
On the go at Port Discovery? Stop by Barista Christina’s Art on the Go! cart and discover the wonders of the world of art!



7/26/2013
Tot Time
Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Circle Time:11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.




7/27/2013
FutureVet
Join the experts from Banfield Pet Hospital for a one-hour interactive program that introduces children to the exciting world of veterinary medicine! Children will participate in a three part-program and graduate at the end of the program.

1 pm

Space is limited and available on a first come, first- served basis.
FutureVet is generously sponsored by:



7/28/2013
Storybook Sunday
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

World Rhythm Drum Circus: 12:30 pm- 3 pm; 4 pm- 5 pm
Take a trip across the globe through the wonderful world of music!

Journey to the ImagiNation: 1 pm; 2:30 pm
Join magician storyteller David London on a journey to the ImagiNation - a far away place found within each one of us. Combining magic, story-telling and interactive play, this 30 minute performance and activity is designed to provide children of all ages with a unique opportunity to express, explore and experience their own imagination in a way like never before.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).



7/29/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



7/30/2013
Tremendous Tot Tuesdays
Join us for special programs designed for early learners!

Drum Jam : 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.



7/31/2013
Talking About Tots
In this latest installment of our series Talking About Tots,
Alicia Taylor, Research Clinician at Kennedy Krieger Institute will present: “To eat, or not to eat?

This presentation will discuss appropriate feeding and meal time behaviors. Understanding what “typical” toddler behaviors are, and learning when there may be more going on to indicate a problem can be tricky for many parents to distinguish.

Parents will learn developmental milestones for feeding as well as red flags that may indicate cause for concern. Some basic meal-time routines and strategies will be discussed.

11 am






7/31/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Fun with Sounds-Theremins!: 11 am - 1 pm
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time : 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Art Ala Cart : 2 pm - 3 pm




8/01/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science:11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Art On The Go!: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
On the go at Port Discovery? Stop by Barista Christina’s Art on the Go! cart and discover the wonders of the world of art!



8/02/2013
Family Fun Fridays
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time: 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Exploration Station: 1 pm - 3pm
Everyone can be a scientist!  Learn about plants, energy, shapes, forces, planets, and more.  The sky is the limit at Exploration Station!

Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm; 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!





8/03/2013
Healthy First Saturday
Start your month off the healthy way at Port Discovery's community health fair featuring Cook and Tell with McCormick and Company, performances by Kindersinger, and more!
  • Circle Time: 11 am & 12 pm
  • Cook and Tell with McCormick and Company:
    12 pm; 1 pm; 2 pm
  • Middle Eastern Movement: 12 pm & 12:30 pm
  • Kindersinger- Kinderfit: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
  • FIDOS For Freedom: 2 pm - 3:30 pm




8/04/2013
Storybook Sunday
Join us for a day of creative story telling that will spark both you and your child's imagination!

Adventure to the Imagi Nation: 1 pm; 2:30 pm
Join magician storyteller David London on a journey to the Imagi Nation - a far away place found within each one of us. Combining magic, story-telling and interactive play, this 30 minute performance and activity is designed to provide children of all ages with a unique opportunity to express, explore and experience their own imagination in a way like never before.

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).





8/05/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



8/06/2013
Tremendous Tot Tuesdays
Join us for special programs designed for early learners!

Drum Jam : 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.



8/07/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Fun with Sounds-Theremins!: 11 am - 1 pm
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time : 11:30 am & 12:15 pm 
  • Exploration Station: 1 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Art Ala Cart : 2 pm - 3 pm




8/08/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science :11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Drum Jam: 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Art On The Go!: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
On the go at Port Discovery? Stop by Barista Christina’s Art on the Go! cart and discover the wonders of the world of art!



8/09/2013
Family Fun Fridays
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time: 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Exploration Station: 1 pm - 3pm
Everyone can be a scientist!  Learn about plants, energy, shapes, forces, planets, and more.  The sky is the limit at Exploration Station!

Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm; 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!





8/10/2013
FutureVet
Join the experts from Banfield Pet Hospital for a one-hour interactive program that introduces children to the exciting world of veterinary medicine! Children will participate in a three part-program and graduate at the end of the program.

1 pm

Space is limited and available on a first come, first- served basis.
FutureVet is generously sponsored by:



8/10/2013
Tortoise and the Hare Day
Does slow and steady really win the race? Find out at our our annual Tortoise and the Hare Day and enjoy these special programs:
  • Create Your Own Rabbit Ears:
    10 am-1 pm
  • Moonbounce provided by Astro Events:
    10 am - 4:30 pm
  • Peek-a- Boo Tortoises
    11 am - 12 pm & 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Circle Time: 11 am - 12 pm
  • Family Activities with Happy Family Brands:
    11 am - 3 pm
  • Bubbles The Clown: 11:30 - 12:30 pm
*Programs are subject to change. Please check "Cool Things To Do" list upon arrival.
Sponsored by:

 





8/11/2013
Family Fun Day
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

World Rhythm Drum Circus: 12:30 pm - 3 pm; 4 pm- 5 pm
Take a trip across the globe through the wonderful world of music!

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm; 3:15 pm; 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).



8/12/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



8/13/2013
Tremendous Tot Tuesdays
Join us for special programs designed for early learners!

Drum Jam : 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.



8/14/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Fun with Sounds-Theremins!: 11 am - 1 pm
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time : 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
  • Exploration Station : 1 pm - 2:30 pm 
  • Art Ala Cart : 2 pm - 3 pm




8/15/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science :11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Drum Jam: 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Art On The Go!: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
On the go at Port Discovery? Stop by Barista Christina’s Art on the Go! cart and discover the wonders of the world of art!



8/16/2013
Family Fun Fridays
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:
  • Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am
  • Pop Up Science : 11 am & 11:30 am
  • Circle Time: 11:30 am
  • Jingle Jangle Music Time :
    11:30 am; 12:15 pm & 1 pm
  • Maryland Health Care Access: 4 pm - 7 pm
  • Once Upon A Doorstep: 6 pm & 7 pm 

Once Upon a Doorstep is generously supported by The Herbert Bearman Foundation.





8/16/2013
Target $2 Family Fun Night
Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month for Target $2 Family Fun Night!
General admission is just $2 per person from 4 pm - 8 pm. August 16 Target $2 Family Fun Night will run from 3 pm - 8 pm
Tickets must be purchased at the door. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance or combined with any other discounts or coupons.



8/17/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



8/18/2013
Family Fun Day
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

World Rhythm Drum Circus:
12:30 pm - 3 pm & 4 pm - 5 pm
Take a trip across the globe through the wonderful world of music!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm & 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



8/19/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under. 11:30 am



8/20/2013
Tremendous Tot Tuesdays
Join us for special programs designed for early learners!

Drum Jam : 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.



8/21/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Fun with Sounds-Theremins!: 11 am - 1 pm Experience this unique instrument that uses movement to manipulate sound. Try it yourself and create your own personal soundtrack for every move you make!

Circle Time: 11:30 am Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Jingle Jangle Music Time : 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Exploration Station: 1 pm - 2:30 pm Everyone can be a scientist! Learn about plants, energy, shapes, forces, planets, and more. The sky is the limit at Exploration Station!

Art Ala Cart : 2 pm - 3 pm Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!




8/22/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science :11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Drum Jam: 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Art On The Go!: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
On the go at Port Discovery? Stop by Barista Christina’s Art on the Go! cart and discover the wonders of the world of art!



8/23/2013
Family Fun Fridays
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time: 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Exploration Station: 1 pm - 3pm
Everyone can be a scientist!  Learn about plants, energy, shapes, forces, planets, and more.  The sky is the limit at Exploration Station!

Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm; 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



8/24/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



8/25/2013
Family Fun Day
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

World Rhythm Drum Circus:
12:30 pm - 3 pm & 4 pm - 5 pm
Take a trip across the globe through the wonderful world of music!

Kamishibai: 3:30 pm
An exciting storytime featuring the ancient Japanese art of Kamishibai(paper theater).

Mother Goose on the Loose: 1:30 pm
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm & 4 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!



8/26/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

11:30 am



8/27/2013
Tremendous Tot Tuesdays
Join us for special programs designed for early learners!

Drum Jam : 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.



8/28/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for a day filled with fun for the entire family!

Activities include:

Mother Goose on the Loose: 10:30 am An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Fun with Sounds-Theremins!: 11 am - 1 pm Experience this unique instrument that uses movement to manipulate sound. Try it yourself and create your own personal soundtrack for every move you make!

Circle Time: 11:30 am Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Jingle Jangle Music Time : 11:30 am & 12:15 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!

Exploration Station: 1 pm - 2:30 pm Everyone can be a scientist! Learn about plants, energy, shapes, forces, planets, and more. The sky is the limit at Exploration Station!

Art Ala Cart : 2 pm - 3 pm Stop in and enjoy quick and portable art activities designed to encourage children to create artworks and explore different media on the go!




8/29/2013
Fun Family Activities
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science :11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time : 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Drum Jam: 1 pm - 3 pm
Drum Jam is a hands-on activity of discovery for Early Learners, where participants are encouraged to play on (or with) a wide variety of percussion instruments. Through play, children learn about the amazing sounds that can be produced and the different techniques for producing these sounds.

Art On The Go!: 1:30 pm & 2 pm
On the go at Port Discovery? Stop by Barista Christina’s Art on the Go! cart and discover the wonders of the world of art!



8/30/2013
Family Fun Fridays
Join us for fun, educational activities that the entire family can enjoy!

Pop Up Science: 11 am & 11:30 am
Pop in and discover the science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!

Circle Time: 11:30 am
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under.

Exploration Station: 1 pm - 3pm
Everyone can be a scientist!  Learn about plants, energy, shapes, forces, planets, and more.  The sky is the limit at Exploration Station!

Join us in the Tot Trails exhibit for special programs designed for children ages birth through 3.

Mother Goose on the Loose:10:30 am
An award-winning, early literacy program featuring singing, movement, and fingerplays.

Jingle Jangle Music Time: 11:30 am; 12:15 pm; 1 pm
A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers!





8/31/2013
Circle Time
Enjoy our signature interactive story time, featuring singing, dancing, and finger plays. Recommended for ages 6 and under. 11:30 am



9/20/2013
Target $2 Family Fun Night
Join us on the 3rd Friday of every month for Target $2 Family Fun Night!
General admission is just $2 per person from 4 pm - 8 pm. Tickets must be purchased at the door. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance or combined with any other discounts or coupons.





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