Annapolis Buy Nothing Groups: The Impact of Free
If we’ve learned anything over the past few years, it’s that no one wants our “stuff.” However, people involved in the Buy Nothing Project know that’s not true. The Buy …
All Aboard!: Holiday Trains Galore
If you are a train lover then it is that time of year to get excited, because trains and the holidays go together like hot cocoa and marshmallows. Many people …
10 Trunk-or-Treats Coming Up In The Annapolis Area
Just in case you need more candy… Trunk-or-Treat events have become popular over the last few years and we couldn’t be happier. Not only do the kids start stocking up …
Daniels Trailhead: Hiking Through History
The Daniels area of Patapsco is one of the coolest hikes you can do in Maryland. Daniels was a town formed in the early 1800s as a mill town but …
Monarchs & Milkweed at Merkle
The only migrating butterfly, the monarch, is a beloved symbol of fall. Each September and October, these long-distance travelers begin their journey from Canada to their wintering grounds in Central …
Party on West Street for First Sunday Arts Festival
It’s a circle-to-circle block party on West Street in downtown Annapolis for the First Sunday Arts Festival. The Inner West Street Association sponsors this monthly outdoor art market that attracts …
Bring the Bikes to Horsepen Park
Around the time my son learned to ride a bike, we heard about Horsepen Park in Bowie. Multiple people had told me that I just had to take him there. …
Living History on Pinkney Street: Meet the Maryland 400
It’s the summer of 1776, and the First Maryland Regiment, under the command of General William Smallwood, are preparing to leave Annapolis and say farewell to their loved ones. Several …
Family Fun at County River Days
Get to know our rivers at the next Anne Arundel County River Day at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. This community event is fun for the whole family, featuring a cruise on Harness Creek to the South River on Watermark’s Miss Anne, tours of a fireboat, live music, face painting, games, crafts, exhibits from environmental organizations, storytime with Anne Arundel County Public Library and demos from area agencies.
A Garden of Wonder in Wheaton
One of my favorite things to do with my children is visiting botanical gardens. Any time we go on vacation I look to see if any are within a short …