Now- March 28
BSO Under the Big Top
Step right up to the BSO's three-ring circus celebration. From Prokofiev and Corigliano to Copland and Stravinsky, come to the big tops at the Meyerhoff and Strathmore and enjoy the BSO's take on the circus, complete with popcorn, cotton candy and even a magician or two!

Click here to learn more about the BSO Under the Big Top!

Saturday, March 13, 1-3 p.m.
Brownie and Junior Girl Scout Museum Day Scout Museum Days
Stroll through a garden of artistic delights this spring at the Walters!  Scouts will meander through a special exhibition of Japanese art and explore nature in Asian art!  Let the beauty of the season inspire your very own work of art during a hands-on studio activity.  Brownies will work toward their Color and Shape badge and Junior Girl Scouts will work toward their Art in the Home or Visual Arts badge during this interactive, two-hour program! $10 per scout, Online pre-registration required. www.thewalters.org.

Saturday, March 13
Historic Roundhouse Turntable Demonstrations at the B&O
Demonstrations begin at 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Watch museum staff operate the historic Roundhouse's 60 foot wooden turntable to move an historic rail car in and out of this building originally designed to build passenger cars.

Friday, March 19
Target $2 Family Fun Nights
On the third Friday of each month, visitors can enjoy discounted admission of $2 between 4 p.m. and 7p.m. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons. www.portdiscovery.org

Saturday, March 20, 1-3 p.m.
CUB SCOUT MUSEUM DAY: Secrets of the Samurai
Discover the secret code of the samurai! This interactive, two-hour program allows Cub Scouts to earn their Art Academics pin or belt loop while exploring the fascinating lives of samurai warriors. Spend time with fellow fierce Cub Scouts on an adventure through the Walters’ collection of samurai arms and armor during this special guided tour.  Then, make your own samurai inspired art in the studio to take home! $11.75 per scout, Online pre-registration required. www.thewalters.org

Saturday, March 20
Littles Day
Enjoy a special day dedicated to the little ones!
Wildlife Adventures*
This fun-filled program is a combination of live animals, fun props and audience volunteers. Through hands-on experiments, children will learn how an animal's features help it survive!
(*Special ticketed program)

1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Mother Goose on the Loose is an award-winning literacy program that incorporates books, rhymes, fingerplays, flannelboard stories, music, dance and child-parent interaction into dynamic programs that help build motor, music, social and pre-literacy skills in infants and toddlers. Mother Goose on the Loose does not require advanced sign-ups; Museum admission is required
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For children from birth to age 3 with a parent or caregiver.

11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The Kindersinger – Precious Bundles and Tuney Tunes

1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Moonbounce Fun with Astro Events

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Magic and Balloon Sculpting with Bubbles the Clown

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 27 - Monday, April 5
STEM in Spring
Celebrate the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) over spring break at Port Discovery! Learn about the tiny world of Nano Science, meet NASA scientists, participate in hands-on STEM activities and much more!

Events vary each day, so be sure to check our "Cool Things to Do" list when you arrive at the Museum to see the day's participants.

Please note: The Museum will be open extended hours during Spring Break. Please check the www.portdiscovery.org for details.

Wednesday, March 31- Friday, April 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Spring Break Activities
Give yourself a break and make some art with us!  Come in for special ArtCart appearances and Asian and spring inspired art activities all week long. www.thewalters.org

April 2-3
Breakfast with the B&O Easter Bunny
Tickets on sale Monday, March 1, 2010 for the breakfast buffet and train ride with the B&O's Easter Bunny Friday, April 2 and Saturday, April 3 from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $18.00 for B&O adult members and $13.00 for children members ages 2-17. Non-member adult tickets are $28.00 and $18.00 for children ages 2-17. Contact Dana Kirn at 410-752-2462 x 221.

Wednesday, April 14
Brunch with the Elephants
Brunch with the elephants is Wednesday, April 14. Clowns will arrive around 11:30 a.m. and elephants at noon. Don’t miss this fun event! www.lexingtonmarket.com

Throughout March
Boy & Girl Scout Railroading Month at the B&O
During the month of March, boy or girls scouts who visit the B&O Railroad Museum in uniform will receive $1.00 off regular admission. Take advantage of additional savings by contacting group sales at 410.752.2462 x 205.

Celebrate Women's History Month at the B&O
Learn about the many contributions women made to the B&O and the modern history of women in the railroading industry.

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose Circle Time, 10:30 a.m.
 
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.
Join us for this fun, engaging and exciting financial literacy program in the form of a game show! 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.

Every Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free Drop- In Art Activities  at The Walters

March – In Shining Armor
Suit up for a month of exploring protective medieval gear!  Create a modern-day version of breastplates, helmets, horse armor, and even the knight’s purse. Explore all the ways that you can protect your heart, brain, friends, and values!
 www.thewalters.org

Nick Jr. at the Movies: Wonder Pets: Save the Hermit Crab at the National Aquarium, Baltimore
Experience Nick Jr. at the Movies: Wonder Pets: Save the Hermit Crab in the 4-D Immersion Theater!  Linny has planned a vacation for the Wonder Pets in Cancun, Mexico. While they are there, they discover a hermit crab that's in need of a new shell and decide to help out. (shows daily)  Visit www.aqua.org for details and tickets.

Now Through June 6  at Port Discovery Children's Museum
NEW VISITING EXHIBIT - Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! 
The insatiable curiosity of Curious George – the little monkey who has captured the imagination and hearts of millions of children and adults for over 65 years – comes to life in a new exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! that introduces young children to Curious George’s world and lead visitors on a fun, meaningful interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure. 

The immersive exhibit environment takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Visitors will recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and the new television series produced by Imagine Entertainment, WGBH Boston and Universal Studios Family Productions that launched last fall on PBS KIDS. 

Curious George will be available at Port Discovery until June 6, 2010.  www.portdiscovery.org 

April 23-25 & April 30- May 2
All aboard for the best birthday party ever! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is set to roll into the B&O Railroad Museum for the Day Out With Thomas™: The Celebration Tour 2010. All Thomas fans are invited to come spend the day with their favorite No. 1 engine and celebrate his 65th birthday.

During the Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2010, children will ride with Thomas up steep hills, around deep, blue lakes, and help him rescue his engine friends­ if only in their imaginations. Visit www.borail.org for information and tickets.

Third Friday of Each Month
Target $2 Family Fun Nights
On the third Friday of each month, visitors can enjoy discounted admission of $2 between 4 p.m. and 7p.m. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or coupons. www.portdiscovery.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.  410.547.9000.

First and Second Wednesday of the Month, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Time at the B&O Railroad Museum
Children can listen to a classic railroad story. Kiddie train rides and activities are included with paid admission.  Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5. 410.752.2490.  

Fridays and Saturdays, noon - 2 p.m.
Live Music at Lexington Market
Listen to free Live Music while you enjoy a tasty lunch from one of Lexington Market's delicious eateries.   410.685.6169. 

Fridays (10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.) and Saturdays (10:15 a.m.) 
Mother Goose on the Loose at Enoch Pratt Free Library (Central) 
Listen and play with Mother Goose on the Loose, an interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement. Click here for additional times and locations. 410.396.5430.

Third Saturdays, 11–11:45 am
WALK, WONDER & CREATE FAMILY TOURS at The Walters Art Museum Family Art Center
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.