Black History Month at the B&O
February 1-29
Celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the railroad industry. Learn about the mena nd women who filled vital jobs along the B&O Railroad's line and understand how signficant social issues such as segregation affected railroading. www.borail.org

Toddler Time at the B&O
Wednesday, February 1 & 15, 10:30am
Listen to classic rairoad stories, create crafts, enjoy playtime at Choo Choo Blue Kids Zone and a ride on the indoor carousel, with paid admission. Ages 2-5. www.borail.org

BSO Family Concert
LIFE: A Journey Through Time, February 4, 11am
LIFE: A Journey Through Time features breathtaking photographs from National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting. With photos so life-like you can almost feel the dewdrops and sandstorms, experience his journey to discover new insights about life on Earth, musically choreographed by Baltimore native Philip Glass. As a special gift, patrons will receive a free field guide from the Arbor Day Foundation. Ages 5+. www.BSOmusic.org

Kids in the Kitchen at Port Discovery
Saturday, February 4
Get healthy with the Junior League of Baltimore's Kids in the Kitchen, an event designed to raise awareness of  the escalation of childhood obesity. Make-your-own trail mix, soccer drills with Goucher College, learn where food to receive 20% off admission. www.portdiscovery.org
 
Teddy Bear Picnic at the Baltimore Museum of Industry
Saturday, February 4
Bring your huggable, loveable friend to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on Saturday, February 4 from 10a.m.-12p.m. to enjoy crafts, stories, songs and our exclusive teddy bear parade. Tickets are $8 for BMI members, and $10 for the general public. RSVP today at 410-727-4808 ext. 132. www.thebmi.org

Wee Workers at the BMI
Tuesdays in February, 10:30am-11:30am
Bring your kids to the museum for gallery tours, songs and crafts. Members are free, non-member adults are $5, kids are free. www.thebmi.org

Family Friendly Thursday
February 9, 4-6pm
Bring the family to the Baltimore Museum of Industry for tours, crafts, movies and more! Kids ages 2 and up are $5, parents are free. www.thebmi.org

Historic Roundhouse Turntable Demonstrations
Saturday, February 11, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Ever wonder how locomotives and rail cars are moved in and out of the historic 1884 Roundhouse? Watch Museum staff operate the 60 foot wooden turntable to move an historic rail car. www.borail.org

Valentines for Clifford at Port Discovery
February 11, 2012
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Clifford! Enjoy 'Cook & Tell' with McCormick, Bubbles the Clown, meet and greet with Clifford the Big Red Dog, performances by the Kindersinger and special Valentine’s activities. www.portdiscovery.org

Target $2 Family Fun Night at Port Discovery
February 17, 2012
Admission is just $2/person from 4 -7pm. Tickets must be purchased at the door and cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons. Traget Family Fun occurs monthly on the third Tuesday of the month. www.portdiscovery.org

President’s Day Weekend at Port Discovery
February 18, 19 & 20, 2012
Make-your-own dog collar, meet Clifford’s canine pals from Pets on Wheels, performances by Uncle Pete Up With Kids, be a part of the Drum Circus, experience Pop Up Science experiments and more! www.portdiscovery.org

Happy Birthday B&O
Sunday, Febraury 26, 11am-4pm
Cerlebrate both the B&O's 184th birthday as well as the 127th birthday of the historic 1884 Roundhouse! The B&O programs for this day will focus on both the birth of the oldest railroad in America and the Baldwin's Roundhouse. Half-price admission for all visitors! www.boail.org

Black History Month Celebration at Lexington Market
Ongoing in February
Performances by Baltimore school groups all month long. Literacy Week takes place Feb. 6-11; Great Blacks in Wax takes place Feb. 8-11; Buffalo Soldiers is Saturday, Feb. 11; Music and Dance week is Feb. 13-18. and Artisan Week is Feb. 20-25 and Feb.27-29. Live jazz, blues, Motown and soul bands will be featured every Saturday at noon. www.lexingtonmarket.com

National Aquarium Immersion Tours
On-going
Dive beneath the surface with the Aquarium's Immersion Tours! Expert guides will help young explorers experience life at the Aquarium from an insider's perspective. Kids 8 and up can enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Atlantic bottlenose dolphins during the Dolphin Discovery Tour or get uncomfortably close with the Aquarium’s sharks during the Sharks! Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Visit www.aqua.org/immersiontours for a complete list of tours and dates.
 

Jingle Jangle Rhyme Time at Port Discovery
Sundays, 2:30 & 3:30 p.m.
Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Jingle Jangle Rhyme Time: A lively interactive music experience that teaches infants and young toddlers basic rhythm through singing, clapping, and shaking shakers! www.portdiscovery.org 

Every Thursday, 11:15 a.m.
Toddler Jumps at the Enoch Pratt Library
Books, rhymes, and bouncing balls.  Meyerhof Children’s Garden. Call 410.396.5402 to register groups of five or more. Central Branch.  www.prattlibrary.org

Now Showing at the National Aquarium
Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure: Catch That Robot Butterfly
Discover the exciting new kid-friendly 4-D film, Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure: Catch That Robot Butterfly. Now playing daily at the National Aquarium, Baltimore. Join your adventurous amigos on Nickelodeon’s high-speed, eye-popping chase to protect the animals of the rainforest from Swiper’s out-of-control Robot Butterfly. Watch the trailer and purchase tickets at aqua.org

Circle Times in the Oasis at Port Discovery
Weekdays at 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Sundays at 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy an interactive story time in a library setting. In addition to hearing stories aloud, your child may have the opportunity to meet puppets, sing songs, play musical instruments or participate in creative dramatics. Circle Time does not require advanced sign-up; Museum admission is required. Especially recommended for ages 3-6 years old. www.portdiscovery.org
*Circle Times are subject to change based on daily schedules. Circle Times will be listed daily on the "Cool Things to Do" List.

Third Thursday of the month, September–May, 1:15–3:30 p.m.
Monthly Homeschool Workshops
Explore The Walters through workshops designed exclusively for homeschool students ages 5–12. Participants enjoy an introduction to the museum, a guided tour, studio activity, and post-visit materials. Register online or download and mail/fax the registration form. Registration forms must be received by the Friday before the workshop. Members: $4 per child, per workshop. Non-members: $8 per child, per workshop. www.thewalters.org

Every Friday, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. and Every Saturday, 10:15 a.m.
Mother Goose Baby Steps at the Enoch Pratt Library
An interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement. www.prattlibrary.org

Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. and Every Saturday, 11 a.m.
Preschool Leaps at the Enoch Pratt Library
Stories, songs, and fun for preschoolers. Meyerhoff Children's Garden. Call 410.396.5402 to register groups of 5 or more.  www.prattlibrary.org 

Every Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free Drop- In Art Activities  at The Walters 
To register for family programs, visit www.thewalters.org, call ext. 300 or email familyprograms@thewalters.org

First Tuesday of the Month
THRIFTY TUESDAY at the B&O Railroad Museum
The Museum offers half-price admission on the first Tuesday of every month! Take advantage of these savings to see the birthplace of American railroading and the most comprehensive railroad collection in the Western Hemisphere. 410.752.2490.

Fourth Tuesdays, 10 - 11 a.m. 
ART TOTS at The Walters Art Museum Family Art Center
Join us for ArtTots, our newest early childhood museum program designed for 2-3 year olds and their favorite adults! Each class will introduce toddlers to the museum through age-appropriate short stories, gallery play and an art activity. Free, online pre-registration required.  To register for family programs, visit www.thewalters.org, call ext. 300 or email familyprograms@thewalters.org

Wonderful Wednesdays at Port Discovery
Visit every Wednesday for a day dedicated to children ages birth through Kindergarten. Participate in special art, music and literacy programs designed to develop early learning skills! www.portdiscovery.org
 
Financial Fridays at Port Discovery
Visit every Friday for a day filled with financial literacy fun! The Money Game, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Participate in a physical challenge and a trivia round, then make the decision about what to do with your money – Spend it, Bank it, Invest it, or Share it! www.portdiscovery.org 

Preschool Story time
Wednesdays (10:30 a.m.) and Saturdays (11 a.m.)
Program of stories for children ages 3-5. www.prattlibrary.org  

WALK, WONDER & CREATE FAMILY TOURS at The Walters Art Museum Family Art Center
Third Saturdays, 11–11:45 a.m.
For ages 6-8, this once-a-month experience allows families to enjoy an interactive tour of the Walters’ collection, and then create artwork that relates to the gallery objects. We’re on a quest to Egypt to collect symbols, amulets and the secrets of ancient Egyptian tombs. Free, online pre-registration required. To register for family programs, call 410.547.9000, ext. 300 or email familyprograms@thewalters.org.

Waltee’s Quest: The Case of the Lost Art is an online interactive adventure for kids. You can play the game while you are at the museum or at home. Help Waltee and his friend Henry as you travel through magical worlds in search of hidden treasures! Discover surprises, play games, and learn stories along the way!  Your adventure begins at www.walteesquest.com! 

Events are subject to change, please contact specific attraction to confirm details.

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