"Y2K: Coincidence or Destiny"
Location(s): Towson University, Towson
Web Site: www.towson.edu
Contact Phones: 410-830-2230
Comments: Towson University philosophy Professor Dr. Danmiel Kealty will discuss Y2K.
Event Categories: MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR CELEBRATION 2000
Date(s): 4/6/00-4/6/00 Thur
Breakfast-Dance Party with the Easter Bunny
Location(s): Buddy's Crab & Ribs in Annapolis, Annapolis
Contact Phones: 410-956-0512
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Participative lively breakfast party; Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny and the Talent Machine Company cast.
Date(s): 4/8/00-4/8/00 Sat, 9:00am
4/15/00-4/15/00 Sat, 9:00am
4/22/00-4/22/00 Sat, 9:00am
Bunny BonanZoo
Location(s): The Baltimore Zoo, Baltimore
Contact Phones: 410-366-LION
Admission Fee Required
Comments: The area's biggest bunny hop, games, crafts, entertainers, Hoppy the bunny.
Date(s): 4/22/00-4/23/00 Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm
Carroll County Easter Farmers Market
Location(s): Agricultural Center, 700 Smith Ave., Westminster
Contact Phones: 410-848-7748
Comments: Easter flowers, candy, decorated eggs, baked goods, crafts, refreshments. Free drawing for prizes.
Date(s): 4/15/00-4/15/00 Sat, 8am-2pm
Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland
Location(s): Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St Leonard
Web site: www.cssm.org
Contact Phones: 410-257-9003, 410-267-9394
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Celtic music and dance stages; bagpiping, highland dancing and athletic competition, story tellers, historic re-enactments, demonstrations.
Event Categories: Ethnic, Festivals
Date(s): 4/29/00-4/29/00 Sat, 10am-6pm
Children's Museum Opening Weekend
Location(s): Rose Hill Manor, Frederick
Web site: rhmp@co.frederick.md.us
Contact Phones: 301-694-1648 (Mon-Fri), 301-694-1650
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Hearth-side sampler and "food-ways" program, demonstrations, children's crafts, hands-on activities.
Date(s): 4/1/00-4/2/00 Sat-Sun, 12N-4pm
Delmarva Paddlesports Expo
Location(s): Schumaker Lake, Salisbury
Web site: www.survivalpd.com
Contact Phones: 410-543-1244
Comments: Free test paddles, dozens of canoes and kayaks, demo day discounts. All ages welcome.
Date(s): 4/30/00-4/30/00 Sun, 1-5pm
Dinner Theater, 6th Annual
Location(s): Village Green Pavilion, Indian Head
Web Site: www.somd.lib.md.us/indianhead
Contact Phones: 301-753-6633, 301-743-5511
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Reservation required. Lively audience participation, murder mystery, catered buffet.
Date(s): 4/15/00-4/15/00 Sat, 7-10pm
Earth Day Celebration
Location(s): Swan Harbor Farm, Havre de Grace
Web site: http://harfordmd.com
Contact Phones: 410-575-7278
Comments: Environmental exhibits, demonstrations, children's activities, entertainment, refreshments available.
Date(s): 4/15/00-4/15/00 Sat, 11am-4pm
Earth Day Egg Hunt
Location(s): Calvert Cliffs State Park, Lusby
Contact Phones: 301-872-5688
Comments: Ages 0-8 stalk the grasses in search of "Earth Day" Easter eggs and win prizes. Bring a basket.
Event Categories: Children/Family, Holiday/Seasonal, State Park
Date(s): 4/22/00-4/22/00 Sat, 10am
Easter Egg Hunts at State Parks throughout the State
Location(s): Various locations, Frederick
Web Site: www.dnr.state.md.us
Contact Phones: 800-830-3974
Comments: Children hunt for hidden eggs and may win prizes.
Date(s): 4/22/00-4/22/00 TBA
Echo-Fest '2000
Location(s): Avalon Area: Patapsco Valley State Park, Ellicott City
Web Site: www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands
Contact Phones: 410-461-5005
Comments: Annual festival highlighting the numerous activities that can be enjoyed at Patapsco State Park.
Event Categories: 2000 YEAR OF MARYLAND STATE PARKS, Convention/Trade Show/Exhibition, MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR CELEBRATION 2000
Date(s): 4/22/00-4/22/00 Sat, 10am-5pm
Family Festival: You Ought to be in Pictures
Location(s): Maryland Historical Soc, Baltimore
Web Site: www.mdhs.org
Contact Phones: 410-685-3750
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Explore the history of film through crafts and hands-on activities; tour the exhibition: "Filming Maryland".
Date(s): 4/15/00-4/15/00 Sat, 1-4pm
Grandma's Attic Yard Sale/Auction
Location(s): Conowingo Dam, Port Deposit
Web Site: www.portfestivals@email.com
Contact Phones: 410-378-9136
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Town-wide, mile-long yard sales, homemade crafts, antiques, collectibles, food.
Event Categories:
Date(s): 4/29/00-4/29/00 Sat, 8am-3pm
Hayride in Bunnyland
Location(s): Butler's Orchard, Germantown
Contact Phones: 301-972-3299
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Bring you basket take a hayride in Bunnyland, hunt for eggs, visit Butler's "Country Bunny". Barnyard Bunnies.
Event Categories: Children/Family, Holiday/Seasonal
Date(s): 4/20/00-4/22/00 Thur-Sat, 9am-2pm
Herb-Bread & Tea Festival
Location(s): Montpelier Mansion, Laurel
Web site: \www.pgparks.com
Contact Phones: 301-953-1376
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Demonstrators, vendors, lectures on herbs, bread and teas, hands-on activities for kids. Rain date: April 30.
Event Categories: Fairs/Carnivals
Date(s): 4/29/00-4/29/00 Sat, 10am-4pm
Kids & History Days
Location(s): William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis
Web Site: www.annapolis.org
Contact Phones: 410-263-5553, ext.23
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Kids and families explore Annapolis' past through archaeology, architecture and colonial gardening.
Date(s):
4/15/00-4/15/00 Sat, call for times
6/24/00-6/24/00 Sat, call for times
10/7/00-10/7/00 Sat, call for times
MD International Kite Festival
Location(s): Beach, N. Division to 7th St, Ocean City
Web Site: www.ocean-city.com
Contact Phones: 410-289-7855, 800-OC-OCEAN
Comments: World-class fliers compete in Olympic kiting events.
Event Categories: Children/Family, Festivals, Hobbies/Crafts
Date(s): 4/28/00-4/30/00 Fri-Sun, 9am-10pm
MS Walk
Location(s): Various, Baltimore
Web Site: www.mnss.org
Contact Phones: 410-527-1770, 800-FIGHT-MS
Comments: Walk with your friends or form a walking team, beautiful locations with manageable lengths 5k to 15k, pledge event: breakfast, rest stop snacks, victory lunch.
Date(s): 4/8/00-4/9/00 Sat-Sun, 9-1pm
Marching Through Time
Location(s): Grounds of Marietta House Museum, Glenn Dale
Web Site: www.pghertiage.org
Contact Phones: 301-464-5291, TTY: 301-699-2544
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Annual multi-period living history encampment; over 300 reenactors representing Romans to WW II; vendors, food.
Event Categories:
Date(s): 4/15/00-4/16/00 Sat-Sun, 11am-5pm
Maryland Archeology Month
Location(s): Various, Annapolis
Web Site: www.ari.net/mdshpo/archmont.html
Contact Phones: 410-514-7661
Comments: Excavations, exhibits, lectures, tours, workshop. Call for free calendar of events and poster.
Event Categories:
Date(s): 4/1/00-4/30/00 Call for times
Maryland Day 2000 Explore Our World
Location(s): University of Maryland, College Park
Web Site: www.maryland.edu
Contact Phones: 800-UMTERPS
Comments: University of Maryland opens its doors to the community for fun, learning and exploration.
Date(s): 4/29/00-4/29/00 Sat, 10am-4pm
Maryland Orchid Society's Annual Orchard Show-"Orchid Dreams"
Location(s): Owings Mill Town Center, Owings Mills
Web Site: www.pha-jhu.edu/~mr/mos.html
Contact Phones: 410-526-0179
Comments: Thousands of blooming orchids on display.
Date(s): 4/7/00-4/9/00 Fri-Sat, 10am-9:30pm; Sun, 12N-6pm
Meet the Lighthouse Keeper
Location(s): Calvert Marine Museum and Navy Rec Center grounds, Solomons
Web Site: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com
Contact Phones: 410-326-2042
Comments: Step back into time as a "1910" lighthouse keeper takes you through historic Drum Point Lighthouse.
Date(s): 4/15/00-4/16/00 Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm
Month of the Young Child-Family Edventure Day
Location(s): 34 Market Place Outdoor Plaza, Baltimore
Web Site: \www.ocyf.state.md.us
Contact Phones: 410-767-4182
Comments: Kick-off event for a month-long calendar focusing on children during development years.
Event Categories: Children, MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR CELEBRATION 2000
Date(s): 4/8/00-4/8/00 Sat
Mt. Airy Jaycee Yard Sale
Location(s): Fireman's Carnival Grounds, Mt. Airy
Contact Phones: 301-829-MAAJ
Admission Fee Required
Comments: One of Maryland's largest yard sales, 200+ vendors. 1 mile north of I-70, intersection of MD Rt. 27 and Twin Arch Road. Fee for vendors.
Event Categories: Antiques
Date(s): 4/22/00-4/22/00 Sat, 8am-3pm
9/23/00-9/23/00 Sat, 8am-3pm
Old Bowie Antique & Craft Spring Fling
Location(s): Rt. 564 & Chestnut Ave., Bowie
Web Site: www.ahcweb.net/antiques
Contact Phones: 301-262-3743, 301-731-0982
Comments: 100+ antique, collectibles and craft booths, pony rides, bands, clowns, railroad museum.
Event Categories:
Date(s): 4/30/00-4/30/00 Sun, 10am-5pm
Rallye Round the County
Location(s): Various locations, Ellicott City
Web Site:www.howardcountymdtour.com
Contact Phones: 410-313-1900
Admission Fee Required
Fax Number: 410-313-1902
Comments: Scavenger hunt on wheels for all; explore Howard County, prize competition; includes 4pm blow-out party.
Event Categories: Amusements, Children/Family, MARYLAND COMMISSION FOR CELEBRATION 2000, Tours
Date(s): 4/15/00-4/15/00 Sat, 12N-6pm
Rockville Science Day
Location(s): Montogomery College Rockville Campus: Student Union Building, Rockville
Web Site: www.rocknet.org
Contact Phones: 301-279-0625
Comments: Entertainment and learning for the whole family; experiments, rockets, stars, animals, rocks.
Event Categories: Children/Family, Educational Institutions/Colleges
Date(s): 4/30/00-4/30/00 Sun, 12noon-5pm.
Senior Solutions
Location(s): Sheppard Pratt Conference Ctr, Towson
Contact Phones: 410-887-2002
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Conference with workshops on agiung issues; geared to professionals; CEUs will be offered.
Date(s): 4/28/00-4/28/00 Fri, 8:45am-4pm
Spring Fest on Earth Day 5K Run/Walk
Location(s): Picinic/beach area, Scotland
Web Site: www.dnr.state.md.us
Contact Phones: 301-872-5688
Comments: Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt for children and other activities for the family: 5K run/walk.
Date(s): 4/22/00-4/22/00 Sat, 10am
Spring Wellness Festival
Location(s):
Sinking springs Herb Farm, Elkton
Contact Phones: 410-398-5566
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Experience hands-on seminar in acupuncture, massage, Tai Chi & LiLe style changes, heart-smart taste treat buffet.
Date(s): 4/15/00-4/15/00 Sat, 10am-3pm
Sugarloaf's 23rd Annual Spring Timonium Crafts Festival
Location(s): Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium
Web Site: www.sugarloafcrafts.com
Contact Phones: 301-990-1400, 800-210-9900
Admission Fee Required
Comments: 360+ craft designers and fine artists displaying and selling their creations. Discount coupons available.
Event Categories: Crafts, Festivals
Date(s): 4/28/00-4/30/00 Friday-Sunday, 10am-6pm.
Taste of Southern Maryland
Location(s): 7149 Lake Shore Dr; Rt 261, Rose Haven
Web Site: www.herringtonharbour.com
Contact Phones: 410-741-5101
Admission Fee Required
Comments: A family day event; regional chefs offer their specialties for public tasting.
Event Categories: Seafood Festivals
Date(s): 4/30/00-4/30/00 Sun, 12N-4pm
White Flint Hosts the Pike's Peek 10K, 1K Family Fun Run & 50M Toddler Trot
Location(s): White Flint, North Bethesda
Contact Phones: 301-468-5777
Comments: MCRRC sanctions this 10K to benefit community charities. Post-race brunch, entertainment, prize & children's activities.
Date(s): 4/30/00-4/30/00 Sun, 8-11am
Winter/Spring Display
Location(s): Brookside Gardens Conservatory, Wheaton
Web Site: www.clark.net/pub/mncppc/montgom/parks/brookside
Contact Phones: 301-949-8230
Comments: Easter lilies, snapdragoons, poppies, nasturtiums, and other spring flowing plants dress exhibits.
Date(s): 4/1/00-4/30/00 Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm
