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Sarah's Family Friendly Event Picks
January
Through February 2
Downtown Dollar Days. Throughout Downtown Discovery Days, several of the region’s most popular attractions offer deals and discounts on admission, giving families and visitors the opportunity to visit museums and attractions at an affordable price. This year, Discovery Days and Winter Restaurant Week will be partnered together. It is Downtown Partnership’s mission to establish Downtown Baltimore as a destination where residents, families and visitors can spend the day on the waterfront. Prices & times vary depending on venue. Downtown Baltimore. https://baltimore.org/event/discovery-days/
February
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Shake Out Your Sillies. Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch! $16; $12 Members; $5 Additional Child; $55 5-Class Flex Pass. 9:30AM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-out-your-sillies-winter-2025/2025-02-01/
Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at The Chamery. The most important meal of the day...with a twist! As the saying goes…dessert first! Keep your PJ’s on and visit The Charmery early for National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! They will have breakfast inspired ice cream flavors like Honey Bunches, Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie (vegan), Lemon Ricotta Pancake and Cinnamon Toast, and specials (Cereal Bowl, Donut Sundae and Cold Brew Shake) available at all of their shops! 10AM. The Charmery, all locations - Hampden, Towson, Columbia, Chevy Chase, Walter Reed and The Ice Cream Factory in Baltimore. https://www.thecharmery.com/icecreamforbreakfast
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Shake Out Your Sillies. Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch! $16; $12 Members; $5 Additional Child; $55 5-Class Flex Pass. 9:30AM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-out-your-sillies-winter-2025/2025-02-08/
Timonium International Motorcycle Show. The largest bike show in the Mid-Atlantic! You can expect 100s of bikes from major brands; ATVs; off road bikes; a swapmeet; vintage, custom and antique bike show; a full bar; and big show discounts. There will be a "sound-off", a bike raffle, live music, an indoor race track, and child friendly features like clowns, superheroes and face painters. $20; $10 Kids ages 10-15; FREE for children under 10; additional entrance fees for competitions. 10AM-8PM. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. https://jamonproductions.ticketspice.com/maryland-international-motorsports-show-feb-8th-2025
Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Head to the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current Creative Alliance exhibitions! FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2025/2025-02-08/
Astro Adventure. Pop on your space suit and rocket on over to the Maryland Science Center for a day filled with out of this world exploration. Aim for your target and help mission control safely land a spacecraft on a faraway planet. Train like an astronaut and explore what it's like to work in outer space. Examine the ways astronomers use color to illustrate the structure of the universe. Collect a sample of space dust and discover what secrets it holds about other planets and moons. All activities are FREE with paid admission. FREE with admission. 12PM-4PM. The Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. https://www.mdsci.org/event/astro-adventure/
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2025 Baltimore Crankie Festival: Open Crank. You're invited! Perform with your peers, or sit back and take in the beautiful artistry of crankies made by artists and amateurs alike in the community! Sign-ups to perform are first come first served. See link for details. $15. 11AM. Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/2025-baltimore-crankie-festival-open-crank/
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Shake Out Your Sillies. Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch! $16; $12 Members; $5 Additional Child; $55 5-Class Flex Pass. 9:30AM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-out-your-sillies-winter-2025/2025-02-15/
Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Head to the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current Creative Alliance exhibitions! FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2025/2025-02-15/
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Shake Out Your Sillies. Shake out your sillies with song, nursery rhymes, puppet shows, instruments, and, of course, a dance party! Each class begins with a breathing exercise before transitioning into music and movement activities. Taught by Eliza Adams, a Maryland preschool teacher and musician, this class is designed for children 5 and under. Caretakers are welcome to join or watch! $16; $12 Members; $5 Additional Child; $55 5-Class Flex Pass. 9:30AM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/shake-out-your-sillies-winter-2025/2025-02-22/
Kerplunk! Free Family Art Drop-In. Kerplunk! is great for younger kids and families! Head to the Creativity Center every Saturday to create fun seasonal crafts and art projects based on current Creative Alliance exhibitions! FREE. 12PM-3PM. Creative Alliance Creativity Center, 3137 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. https://creativealliance.org/event/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop-in-2025/2025-02-22/
Havre de Grace Ice Festival. With beautifully lit ice sculptures to set the mood throughout the downtown area, you will find lots to do and see, including live ice-carving demonstrations, a chili cook-off, live performances, character meet & greets, corn hole boards made of ice, fire pits & s’mores, in-store specials, and more! Inside the STAR Centre, you’ll find vendors, performances, and more! The 2025 Havre de Grace Ice Festival will take place in beautiful downtown Havre de Grace and at The STAR Centre. This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Action!” FREE admission. 2PM-7PM. Downtown Havre de Grace. https://explorehavredegrace.com/event/havre-de-grace-ice-festival/