Chesapeake Family Life Summer Edition 2018

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R E M SUM L A V I V R U S E D I U G SUMMER 2018

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P REVE NT SUMMER BRA I N DRA I N

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SPR AYG R OUND S

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FATHER 'S D AY E V ENT S

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F u n f i n d s f or s u mme r learn ing

H ow t o ke e p th e ki d s c ool t his su mme r

Ro u n d u p of ev en t s t o c eleb rate wit h dad

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FOOD TRUC K G AT HE RI NG S

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SUMMER RE CIPES

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A da ily gu ide of wh e re t o ea t

Re fre sh yo ur p ala te wit h th e s e d e l i ci o us di s he s

SUMMER EVENT S 16 Sum m e r Co nc ert Se r i e s 18 4th of Ju ly Fire wo rks & E ve nt s 21 Sum m e r Fairs & Fe st i va l s SUMMER GUIDE

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by Katie Riley Ellen E. Linson Splash Park, College Park

Roger Carter Community Center, Ellicott City

Cove Point Park Pool, Lusby

North ByArundel xxxxxxxx Aquatic Center, Glen Burnie

This park has a large splash pool.

The beachfront entry makes it easy to get wet, and a separate wading pool with a spray whale is perfect for tots who like a quieter experience.

Older kids can use the main pool with a lily pad crossing, larger slide and six lap lanes. There’s also an aqua climbing wall.

The center has a splash pad and swim center for swimmers of all ages. Colorful pipes spray onto a padded outdoor deck, while overhead buckets dump water to keep kids cool.

The outdoor splash pad is connected to an enormous indoor swim center with a zero-depth entry pool with a retractable roof .

This partially shaded toddler pool offers a zero-depth entry wading pool with spouting whale and fountains for splashing.

Older siblings will enjoy the windy waterslides in the main pool. A concession stand is on-site with a playground nearby.

At this indoor water park little ones can zip down the toddler water slide, tip water buckets, splash in spouting fountains or play with the interactive builtin toys—all in a zero-entry wading pool. Preschool swim times ensure a kid-friendly experience.

Children must be 3 or older and toilettrained.

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here are plenty of spraygrounds and swimming facilities in the Annapolis/ Washington, D.C. area that offer a safe way for tots to keep cool. Kate Simson’s son can’t get enough of the water fun at the Ellen Linson Splash Park in College Park. “We love going there,” says Simson, of Laurel. “It’s a great way to stay cool on a hot day. Plus, I don’t have to worry about him in a deeper pool with older kids and adults.”

The park has an “amusement park” feel, according to Tara Eggleston, assistant division chief and aquatics director for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation. There’s a beachfront entry, fountains, and buckets that fill up and dump water from above.

If you want to find a place where you don’t have to worry about your little one wading into deep waters, check out these parks for the six-and-under set.

Glenn Dale Splash Park

The Yards Park and Fountains, Washington, D.C.

Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool, Chillum

Chesapeake Beach Water Park

This splash park has two levels of fun including spraying mushrooms and floating animals.

Two waterslides empty into the toddler pool—one for small inner tubes and another for traditional sliding.

The main pool also has zero-depth entry. Older kids will love the large flume slide and aquatic adventure area with a lily pad crossing.

This outdoor park has water fun just right for toddlers.

There is an 11inch deep canal that flows into a lower level with waterfalls where tykes can play in a tunnel of dancing fountains. Children younger than 6 must be within arm’s reach of an adult, including in the water.

Perfect for preschoolers. The children’s area has a playground with slides, tubes and bridges in the center of the 1-foot deep pool.

Interactive toys, sprays and dump buckets keep kids soaked. The main pool also has a zero-depth entry, a lily pad crossing and an indooroutdoor tube slide for older kids.

This water park has a beachfront entrance, mushroom fountains and even a frog slide. There are character days during the summer with visits from favorites like Sponge Bob, superheroes and princesses. There is also fun for older kids including big slides, waterfalls and a lazy river.

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ads mean so much to their families. Why not show it? Whether you want to treat him to a cruise or car show, take him to meet his favorite sports team, or make him a special craft, this roundup of Father’s Day events has the perfect way to show him you care. Many museums and other sites are also offering special dad discounts today.

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June 12 Create your very own rustic bottle-cap crab.

Ages 21 and older.

BYOB. $25. 6:308:30pm. Night Owl Gallery, Baltimore. nightowlgallery.net

June 17 10K run on the B&A Trail.

Prizes awarded. Registration required. $5-$20.

8am. Severna Park High School, Severna Park. annapolisstriders.org

June 17 Discover wildlife in the Patuxent River wetlands.

Bring water, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, a lunch, and shoes that can get wet. $20. 10am-2pm. jugbay.org

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June 17 This Father’s Day give Dad the gift of adventure on one of the challenge courses. Dads get a fullcourse challenge for free when you book any 2 paid challenges.

10am-5pm. Terrapin Adventures, Savage. terrapinadventures.com

June 17 Half-price admission tours for any dads in your life.

An opportunity to speak with Revolutionary War reenactors about war and weapons in the 18th century. $6-$8. 11am4pm. Mount Clare Museum House, Baltimore. mountclare.org

June 17 Hands-on activities highlighting different colonial trades, 18thcentury entertainment, colonial cooking and more. Free. Noon.

Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. outdoors.pgparks.com

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Mantra Fit Classes range from a core workout to a cardio workout and a SUP yoga class on the Magothy River; $35/class with rental, $20 with your own equipment.

Class packages available.

Capital SUP Classes, tours, training and yoga on Spa Creek at the Annapolis Harbor $30/class includes rental or $15 drop-in with your own board, paddle and PFD.

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ou’ve probably seen people standing or kneeling on boards in Spa Creek in Annapolis or the Inner Harbor in Baltimore. Are they surfing? Are they kayaking? Nope.

They’re standup paddleboarding, or SUP for short.

Standup paddleboarding has made waves in the water recreation community during the past few years, as die-hard enthusiasts form groups to race, practice yoga and tour area waterways.

For this total body workout, you stand on a long, surfboardlike board and use a long paddle to maneuver and steer your board through the water.

How tough is SUP? One

enthusiast, Annapolis native Sydney Halle, got into SUPing because of yoga. She and her boyfriend, who is a surfer, found it to be a great activity to do together.

“It blended a nice mix of balance, strength and bliss,” Halle says. “It was difficult at first to understand that a lot of the strength comes from your legs as opposed to your arms. You may be paddling with your arms, but the power and balance rests largely in your legs.”

Several instructors and groups in the greater Annapolis-Baltimore-D.C. area offer paddleboard excursions and teach lessons, including SUP yoga. Here are some places to try SUP:

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or Pedal ither or Chesapeake ssons and SUP or beginner and vels. Also offers & Me” class. $45 drop-in.

Ultimate Water Sports SUP yoga classes, SUP lessons and, if you’re feeling daring, a class with your dog. (They have flotation devices for dogs, too!)

Starting at $40 with rental included or bring your own.

Key Bridge Boathouse SUP 101 for beginners, SUP Fitness for experienced SUPers and SUP yoga classes $35/class.

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by David Greisman

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Where: Arbutus Volunteer Department 5200 Southw Boulevard When: 5-8 p.m., every Wednesday through Oct.

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tu esdays More than a dozen food trucks offer a variety of cuisines at the Church at Severn Run. Where: 8187 Telegraph Rd. Severn Md. When: 5-8 p.m., every Tuesday through Oct. 23

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Peach, Basil and Ricotta Flatbread

No-Mayo Pasta Salad Tired of tired, gooey pasta salads? Try out a no-mayo pasta salad at your next cookout!

(Adapted from Andi Gleeson/the Weary Chef; wearychef.com) • 12-ounces of your favorite pasta (bite-size varieties work best) • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar (or to taste) • 1 teaspoon dried dill • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt • freshly ground black pepper to taste • 8 large basil leaves, minced • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved • 1 English cucumber, cut in fourths lengthwise and sliced • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ––Cook pasta according to package directions.

Drain and rinse with cool water for a few seconds.

Set aside.

––Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add in basil, tomatoes, cucumber, and pasta, and stir gently to combine. Top with feta cheese just before serving.

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• 2 store-bought whole wheat flatbreads or naan • 2/3 cup ricotta (enough to generously cover the top of each flatbread) • 1 to 2 ripe yellow peaches, peeled and sliced • 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped (a few big basil leaves’ worth) • sea salt and black pepper • Balsamic vinegar reduction, for drizzling (see below) ––Preheat the oven to 425° F. Place the flatbread in a cast iron pan or baking sheet.

––Spread ricotta evenly across the flatbread, leaving 1/2 inch around the edges. Place slices of peach on the ricotta.

––Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped basil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slice, then drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving.

––Balsamic Reduction: ––1. Bring one cup (or more) balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small, thick bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the vinegar is reduced by half or more.

Allow the reduction to cool, then transfer to an airtight jar and store in the pantry. Balsamic vinegar is great on everything from pizza to ice cream, Caprese salads and bruschetta.

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ummer just isn’t complete without a pile of finger-licking good barbecued ribs hot off the grill. They take some doing, but the effort pays off with a sweet, smoky reward. The secret is in the can of cola and the indirect heat.

Word of warning: Don’t boil your ribs first. It will drain the juices right out. Your mother never boiled a steak before cooking it, did she? See, I told you.

STEP 1: THE SAUCE

STEP 2: THE DRY RUB

STEP 3: PREP THE RIBS

Add oil to a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and sauté till tender. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

Whisk all dry ingredients together in a small bowl.

This can be stored up to 6 months in an airtight container

Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board, pull off the membrane and trim the ribs of excess fat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with the spice rub. Wrap ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours so flavors can permeate.

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1 medium onion, finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 2 cups ketchup • 1 can cola • ½ cup apple cider vinegar • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • ½ tablespoon fresh ground pepper • ½ tablespoon onion powder • ½ tablespoon ground mustard • ½ tablespoon lemon juice • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tablespoons slat • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 2 teaspoons garlic powder • 2 teaspoons onion powder • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 2 racks pork spare ribs (about 3 pounds each)

STEP 4: GRILL THE RIBS

Preheat grill to 250°F using hickory and charcoal. Set up your grill for indirect heat by placing ribs next to (not directly above) the heat. Place ribs, meatier side down, on the grill, away from the coals. Close grill cover. Cook the pork ribs for 1 hour 15 minutes, flipping several times. Coat ribs with Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce and cook for another 20 minutes. Reserve some of the sauce for dipping when the ribs are served.

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Summer Concert Series at Waugh Chapel Towne Centre

June 2–Aug. 25.

7-8:30pm.

Waugh Chapel Towne Center, Gambrills. visitwaughchapel.com

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Bayside Summer Concert Series at Downs Park

June 3–24 and Sept. 2–30.

6-8 p.m in June; 4:30-6:30pm in Sept. Downs Park, Pasadena. aacounty.org Anne Arundel County Friday Night Summer Concert Series

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June 1–Aug. 24.

7-8:30pm.

Annapolis Towne Centre. visitatc.com

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Discover the top ten free Summer Concert Series in Maryland

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ow can you enjoy family time, music, and nice weather all at the same time? Outdoor music concerts, of course! With a wide range of musical styles, these events are a fun and inexpensive way for your family to get its summer groove on.

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Goshen Farm Acoustic Series

June 22-Sept. 2.

6:30-8:30pm.

Historic Goshen Farm & Educational Center, Annapolis.

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Twilight Thursdays on the Row

June 7– August 30.

6:30-8pm.

The Foundry Row, Owings Mills. visitfoundryrow.com

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Quiet Waters Park Concert Series

Sat., July 14–Aug. 25.

Most concerts are 6-8 p.m. but some start earlier. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. aacounty.org

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National Music Festival

by Washington College June 3–16. Watch mentors and the next generation of gifted musicians present over 35 concerts. Multiple times and venues in Chestertown, Rock Hall, & other Kent & Queen Anne County locations. Children must be five years of age to attend concerts, but may attend rehearsals.

Concerts $10-$20 and rehearsals free. nationalmusic.us

Maryland Hall Summer Concert Series

June 29, July 20 and Aug. 10. Check website for showtimes and performers.

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

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London Town and Gardens

July 29–August 26.

5-7pm. Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater. historiclondontown.com

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Tides and Tunes

June 14–Aug.16.

7-8:30pm.

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Celebrate the Fourth of July 2018 with traditional fireworks and parades or take advantage of other patriotic activities for kids and families.

JUNE 30

JU LY 1

Big Band Night Live performances, food.

Fireworks launch at dusk.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org Fireworks Over the Bay Annual patriotic fireworks display over the Chesapeake Bay. Dusk. Waterfront, Chesapeake Beach. chesapeake-beach.md.us

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July 4th Fest June 30–July 4. Fireworks and live entertainment every night. 10:30am9:30pm. Six Flags America, Upper Marlboro. sixflags.com

July 4th Festivities at Port Discovery July 1-9. Stars and Stripes Circle Time, patriotic crafts and more.

Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Baltimore. portdiscovery.org

Click here for dozens of July 4th events & fireworks

JULY 4 4 on the 4th Run and Parade Walk or run 4 miles or join in the 1776-foot family fun run. District Court of Baltimore County, Towson. towson4onthe4th.com

J U LY 3 Star-Spangled Spectacular Outdoor concert. Fireworks to follow. Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville. bsomusic.org Rock Hall July 4th Parade July 3-4. Fireworks on July 3 at dusk. Parade featuring floats, bands and more; followed by festival on July 4. Main Street and Community Center, Rock Hall. rockhallmd.com

Catonsville Celebrations Games, music, family fun.

Catonsville. catonsville celebrations.org

Children’s Parade and Old-Fashioned Fourth Celebration The Children’s Parade starts at 10am St. Michaels Museum. townofstmichaels.com

Pet Parade Animal fun and more.

American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore. avam.org

Watermelon Bash Hot dogs, games, wet fun and plenty of watermelon.

Town Hall, La Plata. townoflaplata.org

Independence Day Open House Grand tour, hands-on activities and more.

William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. annapolis.org

National Independence Day Parade Bands, floats, military and more to celebrate America’s birthday. Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C. july4thparade.com SUMMER GUIDE

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Summer Fairs, Festivals and Carnivals

JUNE Annapolis Greek Festival May 31-June 3.

Annapolis.

Annapolis Irish Festival June 1–2.

Crownsville.

Capital Jazz Fest June 1–3.

Columbia.

Frederick Festival of the Arts June 1–3.

Frederick.

Cape St. Claire Strawberry Festival June 2.

Annapolis.

Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival June 5–17.

Easton.

Taste of 3 Cities Food Truck Festival June 2.

Baltimore.

Art on the Avenue Block Party June 7.

Annapolis.

Bowiefest June 2. Bowie.

End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival June 9.

North Beach.

Feast of St Anthony Italian Festival June 2–3.

Baltimore.

St. Michaels Brewfest June 2.

St. Michaels.

Calvert Green Living Expo June 2. Dowell.

Paint Annapolis June 3–10.

Annapolis.

Children’s Day on the Farm June 3.

St. Leonard.

Columbia Festival of the Arts June 14–30.

Columbia Antique & Classic Boat Festival June 15–17.

St. Michaels.

Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ June 15–16.

National Harbor.

OC Air Show June 16–17.

Ocean City.

St. Mary’s Crab Festival June 9.

Leonardtown.

Lakefront Summer Festival June 18–Sept.

30. Columbia.

HonFest June 9–10.

Baltimore.

Eastport A Rockin’ June 23.

Eastport.

Bands in the Sand June 9.

Annapolis.

Beerfest June 23.

St. Mary’s City.

Beltway BBQ Showdown June 10.

Upper Marlboro.

Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival June 23.

Baltimore.

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JU LY Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Show July 5–8.

Easton.

Talbot County Fair July 12–14.

Easton.

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The Nextival July 13–15.

Annapolis.

Sharkfest July 14.

Solomons.

Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off July 14.

Cambridge.

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Baltimore Caribbean Carnival July 14–15.

Baltimore.

Reggae Wine, Music and Art Festival July 20–21.

Mt. Airy.

Artscape July 20–22.

Baltimore.

London Town and Gardens Summer Concert Series July 29–August 26. Edgewater.

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival July 14.

Colton’s Point.

Quiet Waters Park Concert Series July 14–Aug. 25. Annapolis.

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A U G U ST Great Chesapeake Balloon Festival Aug. 3–5.

Cordova.

Beach Party on the Square Aug. 4.

Leonardtown.

Howard County Fair Aug. 4–11. West Friendship.

Peach Party Weekend Aug. 4–5.

Elkton.

Annual Peach Festival Aug. 4.

Annapolis.

Sudlersville Peach Festival Aug. 4.

Sudlersville.

Annapolis First Sunday Arts Festival Aug. 5.

Annapolis.

Queen Anne’s County Fair Aug. 6–11.

Centreville.

Lil Margaret’s Bluegrass Festival Aug. 9–11.

Leonardtown.

Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Aug. 10–12.

Rock Hall Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Aug. 10–18.

Gaithersburg.

Annual Peach Festival Aug. 11–12.

Parkville.

Moonrise Festival Aug. 11–12.

Baltimore.

Watermen’s Appreciation Day Aug. 12.

St. Michaels.

Beach Party Bash Aug. 13–17.

Baltimore.

Maryland Renaissance Festival Aug. 25– 26, Sept. 1– Oct. 21, Saturdays and Sundays.

Crownsville.

Caroline Summerfest Aug. 17-18.

Denton.

Hot August Blues and Roots Festival Aug. 18.

Cockeysville.

Fairwood Music Festival Aug. 26. Bowie.

National Hard Crab Derby Aug. 27–Sept. 2.

Crisfield.

Kegs and Corks Festival Aug. 18.

Crownsville.

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Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival Aug 18.

National Harbor Plateau.

Annual Puppy Plunge Aug. 19.

Edgewater.

Maryland State Fair Aug. 23– Sept.

3. Timonium.

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