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Digital Summer Survival Guide (full of summer fun)

ON THE COVER Teagan, Shady Side, age 3, embodies summer with the pure happiness she gets from swinging and looking at the Bay.

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in this issue Features

Family Fun

14 / KIDS OF SUMMER

24/COLUMBIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

Your awesome pics = Photo Contest Winners!

Experience arts and culture at its best.

16 / FIVE CLASSIC MOUNTAIN RESORTS

Stay Inspired

Summer retreats let families play together

32/ GROWN-UP GETAWAY History, arts and culture make Philly a romantic getaway.

20 / EXPLORE THE EASTERN SHORE

Small town flair in Rock Hall, Easton and St. Michaels

Special Sections 12 / HOME & GARDEN Upgrade your space.

We’re giving you 100+ ideas for awesome summer fun! Follow along at Chesapeake Family.com/100days-of-summer

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DEPARTMENTS 05 / EDITOR'S LETTER

Summer Shots—Get out there and enjoy summer . . . and don’t forget to take pictures!

New & Notable 07 / Fun: 100 Days of Summer 08 / Dinosaurs: Land of Fire & Ice 09 / Education: Highlights from the Legislature 10 / Health: Dinner with Food Allergies 11 / Turn down the Juice

26 / GET OUT!

Events, activities and fun things to do this month

34 / EVENTS WORTH A BABYSITTER

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Fun for grown-ups in June

13 / Lifestyle: Fun Summer Products We Love

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Summer Shots

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unning a photo contest is a little like throwing a party. You know it’s going to be fun, but that sinking feeling that no one will show up makes the first part pretty rough.

When we first announced this year’s Kids of Summer contest, and I was in said moment of sinking feeling that no one would enter, I started digging through my pictures to find some cute ones of the kids to get the ball rolling. Turns out I didn’t have to, because you all jumped right into submitting your kids’ great pictures, but I enjoyed taking a trip down memory lane in the process.

The picture I had in mind (pictured above for good measure) was taken outside after an excellent family dinner on Kent Island. The girls were having a grand time being goofy and I just so happened to have the good camera with me.

In my mind, we had gone last summer. But as I scrolled through my pictures, I came to find it was three summers ago. How that happened I’m not sure, but it was a great reminder of a few things. First, I need to look at my pictures more often. Second, I need to take more pictures, because the kids grow so incredibly fast. And third, I need to make going out and doing things as a family a bigger priority. We don’t have to spend the money for a long, fancy vacation to make great memories; fun can be had by just

going for a hike together, a picnic at the local beach park or a daytrip to a nearby town for window shopping and ice cream.

That said, we’ve got a lot of cool options for family getaways this month. First up is of the big vacation sort, you’ll find mountain resorts where families can hike, bike, swim and mountain climb together (see page 17). Then we move on to daytripping the quintessential Eastern Shore towns Rock Hall, Easton and St. Michaels (page 20). At each of these stops you can introduce the family to tiny main streets with cool shops, interesting museums and theaters, and ice cream.

If you need shorter outings, consider heading to Columbia for its annual Festival of the Arts (page 24), where you can add some culture to the family routine, with everything from internationally renowned shows to family fun nights at the lakefront.

Whatever you and yours do this summer, we hope you have a great time. And don’t forget to take pictures!

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June Events Kids 'n' Kaboodle: FREE Sat. June 2, 12 -4 pm Weems-Whelan Field, 931 Spa Road

Touch-a-Truck: FREE Sat. June 16, 10 am - 12 pm St. Martin's Church 1120 Spa Rd

Ongoing Events theccm.org 410.990.1993 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 info@theccm.org

Creek Critters Nature Walk: Thursdays, 10:30 am, all ages (strollers not recommended)

Art and Story Time: Fridays, 10:30 am, ages 2-5 accompanied by adult, siblings welcome

Summer Camps - Preregistration required Art Splash: Mon-Fri. June 18-22, 10 am - 2 pm, bring bag lunch, ages 5-10

Chess Camp: Mon-Fri. June 25-19, 9 am to noon & 1-4 pm full day option, 4th-9th graders

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TRENDS

EDUCATION

HEALTH

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Summer is Here!

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kay, technically summer doesn’t start until June 21, (or at least until all the schools are out), but we’re jumping on the summer bandwagon early.

Starting May 29, we’ll be bringing you our annual 100 Days of Summer campaign, which will run through Labor Day Weekend.

Each day you’ll find something new on our website to entice you to get out and enjoy summer in new and adventurous ways.

We hope our ideas challenge you to get out of your routine summer days—whether that’s long days at the pool, or lazy days at home in the air conditioning—and get out and discover the amazing amount of cool things to do in our area. If you’re an outdoor family, 100 Days of Summer will have you itching to get out and hike, bike and hit up some waterfalls at places like Matapeake State Park, the Billy Goat Trail and Cascade Falls.

For the families who love to learn together, we’ll entice you with historic treats like Fort McHenry, Mount Vernon and the Baltimore Street Car Museum. We’ll also introduce you to playgrounds, indoor play places and awesome parks that you might not know about, and keep you up to date on local deals like $1 movies and free festivals.

So get ready to make this the best summer ever. Just head on over to chesapeakefamily.com/100-days-of-summer to follow along.

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new & notable

The Land of Fire and Ice

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ort Discovery’s new dinosaur exhibit will let your kids go face-to-face with the prehistoric world and meet dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes.

This summer, take a break from the heat and let your kids get their dinosaur fix at Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore at the new "Dinosaurs: The Land of Fire and Ice" exhibit. The hands-on exhibit, produced by the Minnesota Children’s Museum, features dinos from the Cretaceous Period (145–65 million years ago), the time when dinosaurs last lived on Earth.

In the Land of Fire, you’ll be able to get up close to realistic sculptures of the T-Rex and Triceratops, designed with colors and textures consistent with the most current scientific research. Kids can crawl through a volcano and through a squishy bog that resembles a forest floor.

In the Land of Ice, explore the Cretaceous landscape of present day Alaska to learn about dinosaurs that roamed in icy climes, including the Edmontosaurus and Troodon. Kids can also learn about the dinosaur food chain and climb in and around a frozen dinosaur habitat.

At the Field Research Station, kids can play with archaeology tools, dig for dinosaur fossils, and learn about the ecosystem of the earth over the past 30 million years. There’s also an oversize dinosaur puzzle, play tables, fossil rubbing and tracing stations and drawing activities.

"Dinosaurs: The Land of Fire and Ice" will be open at Port Discovery May 26 through September 9. portdiscovery.org

Family Fun at I E G H H TS! W E N Experience The Capital Wheel at National Harbor with breathtaking views as you soar 180’ above the Potomac River!

Families can also enjoy unlimited spins on the Americana themed Carousel at National Harbor! Between spins, young ones can also enjoy the playground, toddler play area, and picnic tables.

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Education Briefs

Swim Lessons for infants through seniors Adaptive programs available

Serving Counties in the Chesapeake Region

Red Cross Learn To Swim Program Elise Thomson 410-924-6426 Peggy Miller 410-739-5967

A Riveting Performance

St. Martin’s Lutheran School in Annapolis sent its all-girl robotics team to the Vex Robotics World Championship in Louisville, Ky. The middle school girls, who call themselves the “Riveters,” finished in top 25 at the state competition, earning them the right to head to Louisville for the worlds. There they competed against 398 teams, and ended the competition ranked 52. The Riveters faced international teams hailing from London, Hong Kong, Mexico, South Korea, Australia, Paraguay, China, Ethiopia and around the U.S. The Vex-IQ Challenge offered a three-tiered challenge—a Teamwork Challenge to work with opposing teams to score points, Driving Skills matches, in which robots were directed by a video-game type controller, and a Robot Skills Challenge, in which participants had the challenge of just 60 seconds of programming time to direct a robot to earn points.

To learn more about the Vex-IQ Challenge, the Vex World Championship, visit roboticseducation.org. For more on the St.

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Full and Half Day Options available. Register by the day or the week!

Combo camps including Dance/Gymnastics and Art-nastics available.

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Martin’s team, visit stmartinsonline.org.

Community College Boost

On May 8, Governor Larry Hogan signed into law the Community College Promise Scholarship and Near Completer grant program. Together, the programs will essentially offer students free tuition at the 16 community colleges in Maryland.

Starting with the 2019-2020 academic year, students whose families earn less than $125,000 per year will be eligible for up to $5,000 per year in tuition. Students will be eligible if they’ve graduated from high school (or completed a GED program) within the past two years and earned a GPA of 2.3 or higher.

Recipients must also work in Maryland for one year for each year of scholarship awarded. Students will need to apply annually to the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Keep an eye out for application details in summer 2019.

Come start your weekend with great shopping, dining and a free concert every Friday right on Towne Centre Boulevard.

June 1- August 24, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

For a full list of participating bands, special offers and more, go to www.VisitATC.com

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Dining out When Your Family Has Food Allergies

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or want of a nail, a shoe was lost.” For Paul Antico, the old proverb went the other way. For want of a restaurant with allergy-friendly options for his family, AllergyEats was born.

Paul Antico is the father of five children, three of whom have food allergies. Twenty-year-old Tucker has a tree nut allergy; 16-year-old Keegan is allergic to tree nuts, sesame and dairy (and also has eosinophilic esophagitis, an autoimmune disease in which, as a reaction to certain foods or allergens or to acid reflux, a white blood cell known as eosinophil builds up in the lining of the esophagus and can inflame or injure the esophageal tissue); and eight-year-old Bree, Antico’s youngest child, is allergic to egg.“AllergyEats really came about from our own frustrations with dining out and, frankly, the time it would take to find restaurants that really understood food allergies,” says Antico, who lives in Cohasset, Mass.

The scope of the situation started to sink in for Antico one weekend in 2006 when his wife went away with their daughter Ashley on a

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trip, leaving him at home with Tucker and Keegan. “We went to eat out on Saturday night because my cooking is limited to breakfast,” Antico confesses. “All the places we usually [went to] that I knew we were comfortable with had long waits. We ended up driving around for two hours, the kids were so upset and hungry, and I’m frustrated because I just didn’t know where to go. We ended up at a small pizza joint that had egg-free pasta. I just kept thinking as I drove, ‘I wish there was a guide.’ ” For Antico, this was no idle wish. When he left his job as a financial analyst two years later, looking for a new direction and to de-stress, he began planning AllergyEats in earnest and, in early 2010, officially launched it. Today, AllergyEats is the largest online guide to allergy-friendly restaurants nationwide. The website and mobile app encompass large restaurant chains, small diners and everything in between. Users can search for restaurants by specific food allergy or intolerance and location; AllergyEats also provides live links to restaurant websites, online menus, restaurant ratings, a “Food for Thought” blog, and even a Disney World specific dining guide.

“My goal is to alleviate a bit of the stress that often accompanies food allergies,” Antico writes on the site. “It will mean a lot to me if I can help a child enjoy a special birthday dinner in a restaurant, rather than just another hot dog somewhere easy.”

—Joyce Heid

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Turn down the Juice

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uice boxes are a staple in children’s lunches and summer coolers. While they might seem like a healthy alternative to soda, the American Academy of Pediatrics disagrees.

The study, “Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Weight Gain in 2to 5-Year-Old Children,” published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2013, found that fourand five-year-olds who drank one or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day were more likely to be overweight or obese.

According to a study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut published in 2015, many parents mistakenly believe that some fruit drinks, sports drinks and flavored water are a healthy

option, basing their belief on the claims found on product packaging.

About one-third of those surveyed reported that on-package claims were important in their purchase decisions, citing the influence of phrasing such as “real” or “natural.”

Indicators that the product was low in calories or sodium often swayed their decision to purchase. This type of labeling can be misleading as many of these “healthy” options are often high in sugar and calories.

So, how do you find a healthy alternative to a favorite sugary drink? The Better Beverage Finder, betterbeveragefinder.org, is here to help.

The site was created by the grass roots organization, Better Choices

Coalition, which launched the site as part of its Howard County Unsweetened campaign. The Better Beverage Finder offers families the opportunity to browse drink options, find out what is unhealthy, and identifies over 300 healthy alternatives and where to find them.

It lists everything from dairy drinks and fruit juices to flavored waters with a user-friendly search option and easy to understand ranking system.

Childhood obesity puts children at risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, cardio-vascular disease, poor-self esteem and depression.

Making smart choices for your child and teaching him how to make good choices can have a positive effect on his health now and through adulthood.

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With a simple wave of the hand, kids can churn out loads of bubbles for tons of fun! $5.99, toywiz.com

Aqua Creatures Swim Mask

This one-size-fits-all mask features an adjustable strap to fit kids ages 5-and-up along and has a durable, high-quality kid-safe lens. $9.97. walmart.com

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t's Summertime! There are endless possibilities for fun under the sun so we've made it easy for you and picked out some of our favorite summer fun products—water toys, bubble makers, interactive gadgets,

beach towels, and more. Check them out and grab them via our website at ChesapeakeFamily.com/productswelove.

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Sponsore d Labbe Fa by mily Orthodo ntics

Teghan, 9 months

Chase, age 5

Nate, age 8

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Teagan, age 3

Ashton, age 2

Jameson, age 2

Suvi, age 3

Harleigh, age 4

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he sun is out, the sky is blue and the kids are out of school and living life! Meanwhile, you’re ready with sunscreen, snacks and a camera. Thank you for

capturing your children’s summer glee and sharing it with us and all of our readers. We urge you to keep the camera rolling, as we’re going to keep next year's Kids of Summer contest open all season so that you can share the shots with us when they’re fresh!

For now, Congratulations to adorable one-year-old Rosie of Elkton, who garnered the most votes (over 400!), and Teagan, 3 of Shady Side, who made it onto the cover. Happy Summer!

Alexana, age 6

We can’t wait to see what it brings for all of your happy kiddos!

Most Votes Online!

Leila, age 4

Rosie, age 1

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Five Classic Mountain resorts for Families

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few years ago, weary from the non-stop pace of

again in a setting that builds wonderful memories of a special time

Disney-style vacations, my family and I set out for the

together. For parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, a vacation at a

Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, searching for peace,

historic resort gives them a chance to share their memories of growing

quiet, and character-free fun. At the Homestead Resort

up with their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews in a way

in Hot Springs, Virginia, we hiked, fished and discovered the most

that the younger travelers can relate to and experience in a fun way,”

pleasurable way to pass an evening was rocking on the porch, chilled

says Larry Horwitz, executive director of Historic Hotels of America

by crisp mountain air. We ate dinner in the main dining room and

and Historic Hotels Worldwide.

watched families dance to a live orchestra, as guests have been doing for the past hundred years.

Classic mountain resorts like the Homestead and Skytop Lodge in the Poconos are still enticing families with their storied histories, grand

“Best of all,” Horwitz says, “the historic resort is one history class where you can sleep through and still learn about the heritage and culture of our nation’s past.”

Hike for miles, leap into a glacial-fed lake, or treat your family to

architecture and timeless activities. In fact, historic destinations are

ballroom dancing lessons, like those offered at the Mountain Lake

experiencing resurgence in popularity for families hoping to connect in

Lodge, the original filming location for the movie "Dirty Dancing." Read

a meaningful environment.

on to discover five classic mountain resorts where the gorgeous scenery

“Historic resorts give families the chance to get to know each other

and old-fashioned fun continue to attract generations of families.

We hiked, fished and discovered the most pleasurable way to pass an evening was rocking on the porch.

Mountain Lake Lodge Ever wonder if the resort in the movie "Dirty Dancing" was real?

Well, it is, and you can stay there. Just twenty minutes from Blacksburg, Virginia and Virginia Tech, lies the Mountain Lake Lodge. Built in 1936, the secluded mountain resort looks much the same as it did in the movie. You can stay in the main stone lodge where rooms lack televisions so families can reconnect without distraction, or book one of the front lawn cabins, like the Virginia Cottage, also known as ‘Baby’s Cabin.’ The hotel offers 23 miles of hiking and biking trails and an adventure center with an extensive zip line course. Farm-to-table cuisine reigns at Harvest, the resort’s acclaimed restaurant. Or you can unwind at the Tavern, a casual restaurant with a cozy stone fireplace. For true movie buffs, visit during one of the resort’s four-times-a-year “Dirty Dancing Weekends” when the hotel is transformed into Kellerman’s, movie scenes are reenacted by professional dancers, ballroom dancing lessons are offered, and the film is screened round the clock.

115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke, Va. 540-626-7121 mtnlakelodge.com Rates from $150

Distance from Annapolis: 5.5 hours

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The Homestead Established in 1766 as a wooden hotel for homesteaders, the Homestead is known as ‘America’s First Resort.’ The Homestead has hosted 23 U.S. presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, who was drawn to the area’s natural hot springs. Today, the Homestead is a grand resort with 483 rooms and suites and a world-class spa with the same natural hot springs that first lured our nation’s founders.

Take a hike on the cascades trail through the Allegheny Mountains past a series of waterfalls or learn the ancient sport of falconry.

Spend the afternoon fly-fishing with an Orvis-trained guide or take a horse-drawn carriage ride up the mountain. The resort’s impressive pool complex promises hours of refreshment along with the hotel’s historic indoor pool (built in 1904), fed by naturally warm mineral water. The main dining room with live music offers fine dining with a nostalgic air, while casual options like Martha’s Market and Sam Snead’s Tavern have everything from sandwiches to ribs for the hungry family after a day spent exploring the mountain.

7696 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, Va. 800-838-1766 omnihotels.com/hotels/homestead-virginia Rates from $175

Distance from Annapolis: 4 hours, 15 minutes

Skytop Lodge Skytop Lodge in the Pocono Mountains has been operating since 1928. Nestled at the base of the West Mountain, the Dutch Colonial style manor house overlooks pristine Skytop Lake. The Manor House has 124 recently renovated rooms and there are 12 four-bedroom cottages on the property. Dining is a treat at Skytop— from the casual Lakeview restaurant to the nostalgic Tea Room, designed to resemble a corner drugstore. Families can swim in the lake or in the indoor or outdoor pools, or spend a day canoeing, hiking, skeet shooting or golfing. Challenge your crew to a game of archery tag, a family-friendly game with foam-tipped arrows.

No visit to Skytop would be complete without participating in the resort’s signature ‘Grand March,’ during which guests parade through the hotel to the live music of the Doug Smith Orchestra, a tradition dating back to the 1940s.

One Skytop Lodge Road, Skytop, Pa. 844-840-7011 skytop.com Rates from $200

Distance from Annapolis: 4 hours

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Mohonk Mountain Resort Mohonk Mountain Resort, a castle-style Victorian hotel in the Hudson River Valley, lies just 90 minutes north of New York City.

The Smiley family opened Mohonk Mountain Resort in 1869 and fourth and fifth-generation family members still manage the hotel today. Designated a national historic landmark, Mohonk is surrounded by 4,400 acres of natural forest and has 85 miles of hiking trails just outside the hotel’s entrance. Accommodations feature authentic Victorian décor with views over the valley or Lake Mohonk. Activities range from culinary classes to rock climbing and canoeing, but it’s the kids’ program that keeps families returning year after year. The award-winning program includes lake activities like fishing and swimming, art classes and nature programs—all included in the nightly rate. As an all-inclusive resort, rates at Mohonk include three gourmet meals a day, afternoon tea, cookies, the kids’ program and most activities.

1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, N.Y. 844-207-8372 mohonk.com From $500 (includes three meals a day, afternoon tea, cookies, activities and kids’ program.)

Distance from Annapolis: 5 hours

Mt. Washington Hotel Families have been coming to the Mt. Washington Hotel since 1902, when it first opened near Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. Boasting spectacular views of the White Mountains, the hotel’s 200 rooms and suites have hosted three presidents and Thomas Edison. The hotel has undergone extensive renovations and is now owned by Omni resorts. Outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking and fly-fishing are the main draw, but you can also indulge in the hotel’s 25,000 square-foot spa after a day playing 18 holes on the golf course. Kids will enjoy spending the afternoon tubing down the Ammonoosuc River or taking a trip to the top of the mountain on the historic Cog Railway. Older kids seeking thrills will love the Bretton Woods canopy tour, one of the longest zip line courses in the country, that flies over sky bridges, treetops and scenic Rosebrook canyon. Dining ranges from the formal main dining room, to the Cave, a renovated historic speakeasy.

310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, N.H. 603-278-1000 omnihotels.com/hotels/bretton-woods-mount-washington Rates from $200

Distance from Annapolis: 9 hours

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Three Eastern Shore Towns to visit this Summer

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hen the summer heats up and it’s time to pack up the family and head for waterfront breezes, skip Ocean City and shorten your travels by heading to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The slower pace, welcoming atmosphere, and family-friendly, authentic vibes of Rock Hall, Easton and St. Michaels make

them ideal getaways for daytrips or weekend excursions, whether you arrive by car or boat.

Waterman ’s C rab Ho u se With large decks overlooking Rock Hall harbor, this classic Eastern Shore crabhouse is just the place to belly up to a picnic table overflowing with Old Bay covered blue crabs, steamed corn, all the other fixings of a summertime feast. This family-friendly spot frequently has live music and lively atmosphere, and if that doesn’t bring a smile to some of the little faces in the group, the towering classic sundae definitely will. 410639-2261; facebook.com/ Watermans-Crab-House-196640147050127

D u rdin g’s Store Hop on the local trolley shuttle into town for the old-school charm of Durding’s Store.

With its original soda fountain, turn-of-thecentury décor, and wide assortment of ice cream and sorbet flavors, it’s sure to be a family favorite. Don’t miss checking out the original wooden phone booth or the old-school candy counter for its Charlie and the Chocolate Factory feel. 410-639-7611; rockhallmd.com/business-directory/ durdings-store

Eastern N eck Island Eastern Neck Island, the only National Wildlife Refuge on the Upper Easter Shore, PHOTO BY AMY DUBREE VIA TROVER.COM

lies outside of town, about a ten-minute drive south. Its unspoiled, gentle hiking trails make it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Eastern Neck is federally managed and open to the public.

The trails are easy to walk and provide plenty of great opportunities to watch eagles, osprey, turtles, turkeys, and other native critters, and the island’s interpretive center is the perfect place to start. Summertime visitors will enjoy the Butterfly Garden or the Tidal Marsh Overlook trail, with a boardwalk

Rock Hall This watermen’s community is built around a busy harbor full of workboats and pleasure craft, and you can’t throw a rock without hitting a great place to order up some steamed Chesapeake Bay blue crabs. The town proper features a charming, walkable main street with Victorian storefronts, coffee shops, and restaurants that offer plenty of places to pick up souvenirs or fortify the family with a hand-dipped ice-cream cone. Here are a few highlights

that provides stellar views and plenty of great photo ops. Families with older kids will have fun exploring the salt marshes and loblolly forests on the Duck Inn Trail, which terminates at a wide beach overlooking the mouth of the Chester River. fws.gov/refuge/ eastern_neck/

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Av alon T heater The Avalon Theater, a spectacularly restored 1920s music and theater venue is a cornerstone of Eastern Shore community life. The Avalon frequently hosts free outdoor music events in the summer that are full of families on blankets, enjoying the show.

Check out the schedule in advance at avalonfoundation.org

C o u ncell Farms As you head toward Easton on Route 50,

L E F T P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F C O U N C E L L FA R M S . R I G H T P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F WA S H I N G T O N S T R E E T H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T

don’t forget to stop at the excellent Councell Farms along the way. This family-owned farm market sells fresh veggies and local fruit, hand-dipped ice-cream, and has a farmthemed playground that is sure to delight kids or just the young at heart. Plus is has the cutest little baby goats you could ever hope to cuddle. 410-822-8213; councellfarms.com

W ash ingto n Street & Historic D istrict Easton’s downtown area is walkable, shady, appealingly historic, and offers plenty in the way of shops and eateries. Families will enjoy dropping into Crackerjacks (crackerjackstoys.com), a magical little toy store bursting with books, games, dress-up clothes and craft materials for every age group. Next door is Kiln Born Creations (kilnborncreations.com), where little artists can make their mark on fired ceramics on their own or join a story time painting class.

All that fun can work up an appetite, so drop by Hill’s Pharmacy, an old-school soda fountain for a sammie and an ice-cream cone to refuel. Your last stop should be the first-class art exhibits at the Academy Art

Easton

Museum (academyartmuseum.org) just a few blocks away, where family art days and

This is small town Americana at its best. Easton’s Historic District is shady and full of 18th-

Saturday classes use their rich collections to

and 19th-century homes, stores and civic buildings, and its many public parks and walkways

inspire creativity in families and kids.

are perfect for summertime picnics and leisurely strolls. Home to a stellar music venue, the Avalon Theater, as well as wonderful museums, shops and cultural sites, Easton is a must-see destination for any Eastern Shore daytripper.

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C hesapeak e Bay M aritime M u seu m This sprawling, 18-acre museum covers all the major milestones in the Chesapeake’s history—and offers families endless opportunities to explore, play and learn.

Don’t miss the historic Hooper Strait Lighthouse, where kids can try on keeper’s uniforms and keep watch off the light’s original balcony, or the boat shop, where trained apprentices are happy to stop and explain in detail exactly what they’re working on. Family activity bags for children below reading age are free, and for a few extra dollars, you can include a ride on the Miles River on the Winnie Estelle, an authentic Chesapeake buyboat.

410-745-2916; cbmm.org

RIGHT PHOTO BY LUCAS

Ju stine’s Ice-cream is an essential element of any daytrip and Justine’s does not disappoint.

Just a block away from the Maritime Museum, Justine’s endlessly creative milkshake concoctions (chocolate covered pretzel shake, anyone?) on the “Wall of Shakes” is worth the visit alone—and you haven’t even gotten to the epic sundaes yet.

410-745-0404; justinesicecream.com

T he Patriot and the C rab Cl a w This pairing of a boat ride and blue crabs can’t be beat. The Patriot (patriotcruises. com) offers a scenic, hour-long narrated cruise of the Miles River and plenty of amenities you’ll be grateful for on a hot summer day—a concession stand, bathrooms and air conditioning. Catch the cool river breezes from the shaded second-floor deck

St. Michaels

as you watch watermen landing their catch

This small-but-mighty Eastern Shore town packs a lot of charm, history and experiences into its

crabhouse, is located next door. The Crab

compact footprint. Once a major hub of the Bay’s maritime trade and seafood industries, St.

Claw’s crabcake sandwich, an order of clam

Michaels' main product today is tourism—and it’s easy to see why. Candy-colored storefronts,

strips and a cold drink enjoyed with a water

beautifully restored homes, peaceful marinas and a stellar maritime museum make St. Michaels

view can’t be beat. thecrabclaw.com

and osprey diving for fish. Once you head back to the dock, the Crab Claw, a classic

a must-see destination for any Eastern Shore excursion.

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CE LE BR ATE THE A RTS The Columbia Festival of the Arts brings amazing performances to town in June.

BY DAVID GREISMAN

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or 30 years, the Columbia Festival

“Anybody of any age can attend. We’re

of the Arts has served as both a

committed to featuring diverse acts

community tradition and a regional

all weekend with all types of cultures

attraction, with weeks of shows

represented onstage and in the audience.”

mixing local performers with national and international talent.

LakeFest isn’t to be confused with

The full schedule of events is at columbiafestival.org.

This year’s paid performances take place at venues near Downtown Columbia, including Monteabaro Recital Hall and

Columbia Association’s Lakefront Summer

Smith Theatre at Howard Community

Festival, which also takes place at Lake

College, plus the Rouse Theatre at Wilde

enjoy the arts together, particularly with

Kittamaqundi and is scheduled this year to

Lake High School.

one weekend dedicated to days full of free

bring free concerts and movies, plus weekly

The festival concludes on Saturday, June

performances outside overlooking the city’s

dance session nearly every night beginning

30 with Verba Shadow Theatre, a Ukraine-

picturesque Lake Kittamaqundi.

June 18—the Monday after LakeFest—and

based troupe that has performed on major

This year’s Festival of the Arts—which is

continuing into September (see sidebar).

European televised talent shows and went

It’s also a great way for families to

slated to take place June 14–30 at venues

viral on YouTube. Their online videos include

throughout Columbia—has once again

takes on beloved movies such as “Titanic,”

collected an amazing range of performances and screenings, with shows that often can’t otherwise be found in this area, never mind in one place at the same time.

On one stage—or, rather above it—you can see costumed performers embark on an acrobatic, action-packed and amusing adventure while dangling from ropes.

Elsewhere, you can laugh as one man plays Batman and countless other characters in a parody of the “Dark Knight” trilogy. And in a nearby theatre, you will marvel as an internationally acclaimed group transforms their bodies into shadows for a series of delightful vignettes.

All of that, and much more, will take place at this summer’s famed event in Howard County, with programs catering to

NOTEWORTHY Every year, Columbia Association’s free Lakefront Summer Festival is an annual institution that brings about two dozen family-friendly movies and about 50 concerts to the Downtown Columbia Lakefront.

This year’s festival begins Monday, June 18 and runs into September. A full schedule can be found at

Columbia Association.org/ lakefrontfestival

“Frozen,” “Star Wars” and “Love Story.”

“Shadow is this universal language,” Simmons says. “It’s great for kids to see such wild imagination on the stage.”

This year’s other featured shows include: · Dee Dee Bridgewater, a famed jazz singer who performed with many great names and won a Tony for her performance in “The Wiz.” · Sprout Films, a collection of short movies by, for and about individuals with development disabilities. · The Other Mozart, an award-winning play about the famed composer’s older sister, Nannerl, a musician who performed around Europe. · Stoop Storytelling, a local series in which seven people get seven minutes to tell true

everyone from families with young children

stories from their lives. This show’s theme

to art connoisseurs.

is “School Daze,” featuring educational

That’s because each year’s festival

The headlining act at this year’s LakeFest

experiences as told by school faculty,

kicks off with LakeFest, a free weekend of

is eVenti Verticali, an aerial theatre group

students and parents.

performances at the Downtown Columbia

from Italy performing their “Wanted” show.

· “Maine Girls,” a short film about 13

Lakefront beginning on Friday, June 15 and

There will be four performances total:

immigrant and U.S. born teenagers and

continuing through Sunday, June 17.

at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Friday, June

bridging cultural divides.

15 and Saturday, June 16.

· One-Man Dark Knight, a parody of the

The show will kick off with music performed by the kid students at School of

The aerialists will please crowds with a

most recent Batman movies by the same

Rock Columbia and will continue on with

visually stunning yet comedic spectacle of

mind behind one-man shows satirizing Star

family-friendly concerts by musicians from

choreographed maneuvers set in front of

Wars and Lord of the Rings.

a variety of genres, plus nearly 60 arts and

animated backgrounds, including a martial

· Sundance Shorts on Four, featuring seven

crafts vendors, festival food, a beer garden

arts match featuring Matrix-like music while

brief films from the latest Sundance Film

for the adults, and arts and music workshops

the screen behind them simulates a fighting

Festival.

with hands-on teaching opportunities

video game. Later, these characters will race

“We strive to offer something to

for children.

through city streets, climb buildings, leap

everybody. That’s a challenge, but we work

“The heart of the festival is LakeFest.

rooftops, and try to elude police during a

year-round to find things that will satisfy our

People know the event. They see it as a

heist. They also perform with backdrop

audience’s taste for performances that might

community tradition,” says Dave Simmons,

video games such as Pac-Man and Super

not be here,” Simmons says. “These are

the festival’s programming manager.

Mario Brothers.

unique opportunities.”

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1 Friday

Annapolis Greek Festival

Through June 3. Family-friendly festival with Greek dance performers, cuisine, music and more. Thurs.

4-10pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 11am-7pm. Free. Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Annapolis. 410-573-2072, annapolisgreekfestival.org

Annapolis Irish Festival

June 1–2. Irish music, food, and a Little Leprechaun Land for kids. $15–$25. Fri. 4-11pm; Sat. 11am-11pm. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville. annapolisirishfestival.com

Frederick Festival of the Arts

June 1–3. Juried fine arts festival featuring over 110 artists from across the country, live entertainment, artist demonstrations, children’s activities, food and fun. Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick. frederickartscouncil.org

2 Saturday Bowiefest

Rides, performances, contests, food and drinks, arts and crafts, a business expo, and local organizations. Free. 11am-6pm. Allen Pond Park, Bowie. cityofbowie.org

Feast of St. Anthony Italian Festival June 2–3. Italian food, vino, beer, vendors, art display, bingo, bocce tournament, and children’s activities. Free. Sat. Noon-8pm; Sun. 11am-7pm. Exeter and Stiles streets, Baltimore. promotioncenterforlittleitaly.org

Community Family Day

Music, crafts, kids games and food. Free.

Noon-4pm. Downs Park, Pasadena. facebook.com/friendsofdownsparkinc

Cape St. Claire Strawberry Festival

Parade, music, food, games, contests, children’s activities, live demonstrations, beer garden and strawberries in every form. Free. 10am. 1223 River Bay Rd., Annapolis. cscstrawberryfestival.com

World’s Largest Swim Lesson June 21, Chesapeake Beach Water Park On June 21 join in with thousands of pools and aquatic facilities worldwide to raise awareness for water safety. Participate in a 30-minute swim lesson led by Certified Swim Instructors and receive free admission to the waterpark. The class begins at 9:30am at Chesapeake Beach Water Park. Registration is required.

Visit chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com for full details.

AACHS Strawberry Festival

Celebrate all things strawberry with crafts, demonstrations, strawberry wine and shortcake and children’s and adults’ entertainment. Free.

10am-4pm. Benson-Hammond House, Linthicum. aachs.org

Calvert Green Living Expo

Demonstrations focused on sustainable living and environmental stewardship. Plus kids'

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Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell. annmariegarden.org

3 Sunday

Explore science, technology, engineering and math.

Drop in for hands-on experiments and explore new technologies. Free. 4-5pm. Laurel Library. pgcmls.info

Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival

First Sunday Arts Festival

Vendors, food, live music and more. Free.

11am-5pm. Calvert and West streets, Annapolis. firstsundayarts.com

Burgers and Bands

Family-friendly musical event to help bring awareness to mental health issues. Funds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. $30; family 4 pack available for $100. 11am. Severna Park Taphouse, Severna Park. burgersandbands.org

Children’s Day on the Farm

Petting zoo, live entertainment, tractor parade, food, ox cart and pony rides and more. 11am-5pm. Free; some activities require a fee. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. 410-586-8501, jefpat.org

Family Magic Day

A family-friendly magic show featuring special guest Peter Wood. $20. 1:30pm. Illusions, Baltimore. illusionsmagicbar.com

June 5–17. Two weeks of concerts, artist showcases, open rehearsals and more. Check website for locations, performers and times. Various venues, Easton. 410-819-0380, chesapeakechambermusic.org

6 Wednesday

Wonderful Wednesdays

Wednesdays weekly. Drop-in programming designed especially for children ages birth to age 6. Interactive story time, explore rhythm and music together and more. $15.95. 10am-5pm. Port Discovery, Baltimore. portdiscovery.org

Lunchtime Lawn Concert

Some of the area’s top musicians will perform. Bring your own brown bag lunch or picnic basket. Free.

Noon-1:30pm. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro. 301-952-8010, outdoors.pgparks.com

7 Thursday

Family Movie Nights

Watch “Matilda” on the Plaza screen. Rated PG. Bring chairs. Free. 6pm. National Harbor. nationalharbor.com

Paint Annapolis

June 3–10. Outdoor painting competition in which painters from across the country create works depicting Annapolis architecture and atmosphere. Free. See website for event schedule.

Venues throughout Annapolis. mdfedart.com/ paintannapolis2018

Art on the Avenue Block Party

Block party held in conjunction with Paint Annapolis.

Food, artists, drinks, vendors and more. 4-8pm. Free.

State Circle, Annapolis. annapolisartsweek.com

8 Friday

Half Price Friday Nights

Fridays receive half-price admission on tickets purchased after 5pm at the National Aquarium. $12-$20. 5-8pm. National Aquarium, Baltimore.

410-576-3800, aqua.org

9 Saturday

4 Monday

Creepy Crawlers Preschool Program

This month’s theme: critters of the bay. For ages 2–5.

Story time, hiking, crafts, live animals and more.

Registration required. $3 members; $5 nonmembers.

10-11:15am. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville. 410-827-6694, bayrestoration.org

Maker Mondays

Let your creative juices flow with a different craft or STEAM activity each month. Free. 6pm. Glen Burnie Library. 410-222-6270, aacpl.net

Every Step Counts

Music, moon bounces, raffles, food, 5K, walk and bike event and more. $50. 7:30am. Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold. bellomachre.org/ every-step-counts

End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival

Boat race, local vendors and more to raise money and awareness for hunger in the community. Free to attend. 9am-4pm. Boardwalk, North Beach. endhungercalvert.org/dragonboat

Children’s Theatre of Annapolis presents “Lord of the Pies”

5 Tuesday

Public Archaeology Day

STEM-tastic!

Excavate test units, screen soils for artifacts, and map remains associated with an 18th-century plantation on the Park grounds. Free; registration is required.

10am-4pm. Jefferson Patterson Park, Leonardtown.

410-586-8554, jefpat.org

CTA’s Teen Traveling Acting Group presents an interactive performance featuring 12 teen cast members. Free. 10am. Broadneck Library.

410-222-1905, aacpl.net

FATHER'S DAY Dawson’s Father’s Day 10K

10K run along the B&A Trail. Prizes awarded. Registration required. $5-20. 8am.

Severna Park High School, Severna Park. annapolisstriders.org

Father’s Day Canoe

Discover wildlife in the Patuxent River wetlands. Bring water, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, a lunch, and shoes that can get wet. $20. 10am2pm. 410-741-9330, jugbay.org

Fearless Father’s Day

This Father’s Day give Dad the gift of adventure on one of the challenge courses.

Dads get a full-course challenge for free when you book any two paid challenges.

10am-5pm. Terrapin Adventures, Savage.

301-725-1313, terrapin adventures.com

Father’s Day

Half-price admission tours for fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers, or any other special father-figure in your life. Light refreshments and an opportunity to speak with Revolutionary War reenactors about war and weapons in the 18th century to follow. $6-8. 11am-4pm.

Mount Clare Museum House, Baltimore.

410-837-3262, mountclare.org

Dad’s Day Challenge

Celebrate Father’s Day colonial-style.

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

Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Upper Marlboro.

301-952-8010, outdoors.pgparks.com

Father’s Day Cruises on the Tennison:

Father’s Day brunch cruise at 11:30am; Evening cruise at 5pm. Registration required by June 14. $15-30. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

410-326-2042, calvertmarine museum.com

Father’s Day Tours

Bring your dad for a guided tour of the house. One free admission with each paid admission.

Noon-3pm. Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale.

301-864-0420

Mud Day

On June 24 bring the family to Mud Day at Annmarie Sculpture and Art Center in Solomons.

Admission is $5 and the fun is happening from noon-4pm. annmariegarden.org For more Father's Day events visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily. com/FathersDay.

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Mini golf, batting cage sessions, games, activities, vendors and more. Free. 10am-2pm. Columbia SportsPark. columbiaassociation.org/kidsday

St. Mary’s Crab Festival

Crabs and other seafood dishes available for purchase, regional crafters, live music and more. $5.

Children 11 and under free. 10am-7pm.

St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown. visitstmarysmd.com

HonFest

June 9–10. Live music, food, children activities and more. Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. Noon-6pm. Hampden, Baltimore. Honfest.net

Weekend Walkin’

Explore new creative territory and make a project inspired by a beloved visionary artist. Supplies provided. All ages welcome. $5. 1-4pm. American Visionary Museum, Baltimore. 410-224-1900, avam.org

Southern Maryland Acoustic Music Assembly

Song circles and acoustic jamming, followed by an evening concert, dinner, and contra dancing. Bring your preferred instruments or just come to listen. $5; Ages 5 and under free. 1-9pm. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center. annmariegarden.org

10 Sunday

Beltway BBQ Showdown

BBQ contest, live music, a classic car show, food and craft vendors, children’s area and lots of great food. $3-10; ages 3 and under free. Noon-7pm.

The Showplace Arena, Upper Marlboro. pgparks. com/710/Beltway-BBQ-Showdown

Gluten-Free Expo

Sample and purchase gluten-free products, attend educational sessions, children’s activities and more. $10-$25. 10am-4pm. Hilton Rockville Hotel. dcglutenfreeexpo.com

Patuxent River Wade-In

Wade into the river with Senator Bernie Fowler to check for clarity and increase awareness of the condition of the Patuxent River. Environmental Exhibits, hands-on activities, live music, and food.

Free. 1-4pm. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard. jefpat.org

Concert in the Park

Outdoor concert of opera, operetta, and musical theatre favorites. Free. 5pm. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. annapolisopera.org

Crafternoon: Father’s Day

Make a craft project celebrating your father or another special person in your life. Free. 1-9pm.

Largo Kettering Library. 301-336-4044, pgcmls.info

14 Thursday River Romp

June 14 and 17. Bring a picnic, play river games, make boats and race them and more. Dress to get wet. $6; $25 per family. Thurs. 10:30am; Sat. 12:30pm. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia.

410-313-0400, visithowardcounty.com

Ukulele Jam

Frederick Summer Concert Series

June 10–Aug. 26. Sundays weekly. Weekly musical entertainment from a variety of artists, with food vendors available. See website for performance schedule. Free. 7pm. Baker Park Bandshell, Frederick. celebratefrederick.com/events/ summer-concert-series

12 Tuesday

Mr. Paca’s Backyard Preschool Program

Join UkeAnnapolis for a fun strum and sing-a-long.

Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of theirs. Free.

7pm. Riviera Beach Library. 410-222-6285, aacpl.net

Tides and Tunes: Summer Concert Series

June 14–Aug. 16. Thursdays weekly. Music from all genres against backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. Free, $10 donation suggested. 7-8:30pm. Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis. Amaritime.org

Columbia Festival of the Arts

June 14–30. This two-week summer festival provides unique arts and entertainment experiences including Lakefest, performances, children’s activities and more. Free. See page 24 for more information.

Various venues. columbiafestival.org

Read “The Night Before Summer Vacation” with crafts, songs and games to follow. $10.

10-11:15am. William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. 410-990-4543, annapolis.org

Pre-School Book Club—Starfish on the Beach

10-11:15am. Clay Bakers, Annapolis.

410-990-0244, claybakers.com

15 Friday

Hear a fun children’s book and paint a project that relates to the story. Ages 2 and older. $15.

Antique & Classic Boat Festival

June 15–17. Tour antique and classic boats, live

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calendar | june music, food, vendors, workshops, demonstrations, and family activities. $18; $15 for seniors and students; $6 for ages 6-17; $5 ages 5 and under.

Price includes 2-day admission. Fri. 11am-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 10am-2pm. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. 410-745-2916, cbmm.org

Dynomite Dinosaur Day

Go on a Paleo-Expedition as you are guided through a dino-themed story time, Tiny Dino-Mania with sensory activities, PD Presents: Waking Up T-Rex, games and more. $15.95. 10am-5pm. Port Discovery, Baltimore. portdiscovery.org

OC Air Show

Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ

June 15–16. Samplings of beer and bourbon, plus barbecue, live music, a game area, children’s activities and plenty more. $60-$120. Check website for session times. National Harbor. beerandbourbon.com/national-harbor/show-info

Aquafina $2 Family Fun Night

Third Fridays monthly. Crafts and three floors of interactive fun for the whole family. $2. 4pm.

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

Summer Fridays

Play cornhole, Connect Four, giant Jenga, hula hoops, hopscotch, and others. Performances by Bobby McKey’s at 6pm, giveaways and listen to the DJ spin your favorite summer jams starting at 7pm.

Free. 4pm. National Harbor. nationalharbor.com

16 Saturday

June 16–17. Air show featuring military jet demos, aerobatic performers, formation flight teams and parachute teams. Free, premium beach viewing tickets available. See website for schedule. Beach near the Show Center, Ocean City. ocairshow.com

17 Sunday Father's Day

See Father's Day Roundup on page 27.

For more Father's Day events visit us online at ChesapeakeFamily.com/FathersDay.

18 Monday

Creepy Crawlers Preschool Program

This month’s theme: "We’re Eating What?" For ages 2-5. Registration required. $3 members; $5 nonmembers. 10-11:15am. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville. 410-827-6694, bayrestoration.org

Libraries Rock Summer Beach Party

Fossil Field Experience

Learn about fossils, where to find them, how to identify them and what they can tell us about the past. $20. 9am-2pm. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com

Indoor beach party to help kick-off the Summer Reading Program. Music and beach-themed activities. Free. 2pm. Mountain Road Library.

410-222-6699, aacpl.net

Touch-a-Truck

June 18–Sept. 30. Concerts, movies, dancing and more. Performers and complete schedule TBA. Downtown Columbia Lakefront, Columbia. columbiaassociation.org

Trucks of different sizes will be available to touch and sit in. $5. 10am-noon. St. Martin’s Church, Annapolis. theccm.org

Lakefront Summer Festival

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Juneteenth Celebration

Children will quilt their own quilting block, play games and more. $15.95. 10am-5pm. Port Discovery, Baltimore. portdiscovery.org

Summer Pops Concert

Music from Billy Joel, Game of Thrones, Wonder Woman and more. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and picnic dinner. Free. 7pm. Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. 410-465-8777. columbiaorchestra.org

20 Wednesday

Make Your Own Musical Instrument Make your own musical instrument at the library.

Supplies will be provided. Free. 2pm. Broadneck Library. 410-222-1905, aacpl.net

Where the Wild Things Art

Entertaining night of painting for kids with animal ambassador friends. Recreate the night’s featured painting step by step. Snacks provided. $35. 5:308pm. Maryland Zoo, Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

21 Thursday

World’s Largest Swim Lesson See highlight on page 26.

Universoul Circus

Select days through July 22. Family fun at the circus. $15-$30; children under 11 months free.

See website for full schedule. National Harbor. universoulcircus.com

22 Friday

Friday Night Concert Series

Fridays through Aug. 24. Beer and wine garden,

Dentistry that kids love & parents trust!

Margaret C. McGrath, DMD, MPH Karen Benitez, DDS Stella Chukwu, DDS, MS Diplomates, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

410-604-2211

Treating Children & Adolescents Ages 0-18

www.KIPediatricDentistry.com

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The Talent Machine Company Presents … Summer 2018

at Key Auditorium, St. John’s College Come and meet our Dancin’ Feet of

42nd Street

Coming in August

visits from participating restaurants and retailers, live music and fun for the kids. Free. 7-8:30pm.

Annapolis Towne Centre. visitatc.com

23 Saturday

Lavender Festival

Make a lavender wreath, wand, potpourri and pressed flowers. Enjoy a tea by the pond and tour lavender fields. Learn how to take care of lavender plants. Free, some activities may require a fee. 10am-6pm. Willow Oak Flower and Herb Farm, Severn. contact@willowoakherbs.com, willowoakherbs.com

Bee Informed

Learn about pollinators, gardening for pollinators, what animals are pollinators, and the link between pollinators and the food chain. Free. 11am-2pm.

Carrie Murray Nature Center, Baltimore.

410-396-0808, carriemurraynaturecenter.org

Show Dates: July 13 – 15 & 19 – 22

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from Disney

Show Dates: Aug. 3 – 5 & 9 – 12

Eastport A Rockin’

Three stages with over 25 local bands, vendor booths, food and a kids area. $20. Kids 12 and under free. 11am-8pm. Back Creek and Second Street, Eastport, Annapolis. eastportarockin.com

Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival

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All-you-can-taste crabs and other food, beer, music and more. Family-friendly. Kids 3 and under, free. $59-$79. 11am-3pm and 5-9pm. Rash Field, Inner Harbor, Baltimore. mdcrabfest.com/baltimore/ show-info

1860s Tea for Kids

Learn about the Civil War era, particularly slavery, and how enslaved children lived and adjusted to freedom after the war. Hot chocolate, tea, and cookies and make a historic craft. $10. 1-3pm.

Mount Clare Museum House, Baltimore.

410-837-3262, mountclare.org

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See Father's Day Roundup on page 27.

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Live, local bluegrass music, blueberry picking, a moon bounce, hayrides, kid’s activities, hand-dipped ice cream, wineries, and more. Free. Noon-4pm.

Godfrey’s Farm, Sudlersville. 410-438-3509, godfreysfarm.com

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Under the Big Top

June 25–29. Jump through “flaming” hoops, walk the “high wire” in the center ring, work at the craft station and explore more circus fun. $12-$18.

10am-3pm. B & O Railroad Museum, Baltimore.

410-752-2462, borail.org

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calendar | june 27 Wednesday

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

June 27–July 1 and July 4–8. Living cultural heritage with opportunities to learn, sing, dance, eat traditional foods and converse with cultural practitioners. Free. 10am. National Mall, Washington, D.C. festival.si.edu

Discover Nature: Herbs

Taste, smell and learn all about herbs. Learn how to grow different herbs and how to use them to season food. Afterwards the children will plant a mini herb garden to take home. Ages 3-5. Registration required. Meet in the cafeteria. $1. 11am. Tawes Building, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis.

410-260-8189, dnr.maryland.gov

Escape Room

Try out an Escape Room—a hands-on adventure game where players solve riddles, puzzles, and look for clues to ‘escape’ the room. Registration required.

Free. 6pm. Severn Library. 410-222-6280, aacpl.net

Jazz on the Lawn: Bruce Ewan with special guest Don Vilanova

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, food and watch some of the area’s top jazz musicians. Free. 7pm.

Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park.

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Mud Day and Play

Celebrate all things mud with activities, games and more. Come prepared to get messy. $5. 10am-1pm.

Carrie Murray Nature Center, Baltimore.

410-396-0808, carriemurraynaturecenter.org

30 Saturday Jiggly Jellies

Learn all about jellyfish and how to stay safe while swimming. Please register. Free. 2-3pm. Beverly Triton Beach Park, Edgewater. 443-202-0179, aacounty.org Big Band Night The Shades of Blue Orchestra will perform. Food, drinks and ice cream available for purchase. St. Michaels fireworks are scheduled to launch at dusk. $10; $2 after 8:45 pm. 7-10pm. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

St. Margaret’s Day School Kindergarten and Preschool Classes (Ages 2-5)

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DATE NI G HT & MORE

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stay inspired

DEstination: philly

Sometimes, you just need to get away. Philadelphia offers art, culture, history, great food, romantic parks and gorgeous city vistas.

M

y inbox was overflowing. My husband’s work seemed to be never-ending. School events in April and May came crashing down on us. Home repairs loomed, as did 12 weeks of summer with two tweens. I was one

moment short of tapping out. And then I heard the wonderful words: “Let’s get away, just you and me.”

But where to? We could only spare a long weekend, had to stay close to the children, and we needed things to do that we both enjoyed and that would take our hearts and minds off our everyday dramas. Romance and good food were also high on the list. A field trip to Philly fit the bill!

Philadelphia is often overlooked as a cultured city and a romantic destination. But whether you are seeking quiet strolls through leafy parks and long afternoons exploring Monet and Tiffany, or if

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you’re looking for cosmopolitan restaurants and notable lounges, Philadelphia should be on your radar.

stay inspired

Getting there Philadelphia is about a two-hour drive from Anne Arundel County, via Route 95. Commuter bus service Metrobus offers transportation from Rowe Boulevard in downtown Annapolis to the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. There is also train service via Amtrak from BWI.

Where to Stay Loews Philadelphia Hotel Located in City Center, the Loews is close to Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market, the Delaware River waterfront and Rittenhouse Square.

It's located in the heart of the historic district in close proximity to public transportation and offers pet-friendly accommodations. It also offers some of the most romantic views in the city. loewshotels.com/philadelphia-hotel

The Logan A restful and posh property characterized by a pictureperfect lobby, a hip bar and lounge, a gorgeous spa, and a swank rooftop bar overlooking Logan Square.

The Logan is situated in the heart of Museum Mile and is across the street from cultural destinations like the Franklin Institute, Barnes Foundation, Free Library of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. theloganhotel.com

What To Do Historic District

If you love architecture and

Start with a tour of America’s

art, be sure to stroll through

iconic landmarks: Benjamin

the Museum Mile. Start at

Franklin’s home, the Betsy

Philadelphia City Hall on Market

Ross House, Independence

Street, and pass under the

Hall, Independence National

gorgeous arch of this enormous

Historic Park (location of the

and ornate municipal building

Liberty Bell), and the Museum

that is capped by a giant clock

of the American Revolution.

and the statue of William Penn.

After you’ve gotten your

Just beyond is the first of many

fix of American history, stroll

city fountains to be found in

through Spruce Street Harbor

renovated public spaces.

Park. This warm-weather pop-

Continue past the LOVE

1200 Market Street, Philadelphia;

One Logan Square, Philadelphia

What To Do Cultural District

up park boasts hammocks,

sculpture, then stop for a ride

twinkling lights, games,

up to One Liberty Observation

food, and beer gardens.

Deck, where you can enjoy

Then walk a few blocks to

views across skyscrapers and

Reading Terminal Market for

rivers. Take a right turn on 17th

great eats. If you are up for a

Street toward Benjamin Franklin

cheesesteak, try Sonny’s, Jim’s

Parkway and Logan Square,

Steaks, Pat’s King of Steaks,

where you’ll find romantic

or Campo’s.

green spaces, fountains and

Romantic restaurants include

museums. Be sure to stop to

Bistrot La Minette, Bistro

enjoy quiet places, works of art,

Romano, and Moshulu, a four-

and perhaps a latte at one of the

masted ship docked on the

street-front cafes.

Delaware River.

Romantic Destinations It’s nearly impossible to curate a list of

of Art. You can see over expansive

all the romantic places you could visit

landscaped gardens and down the river

in Philadelphia. But if romance to you

to Boathouse Row, a line of gloriously

immensely is the Eastern Penitentiary

means quiet moments of reflection,

colored Victorian mansions along the

Historic Site. It’s reasonable to overlook

beautiful vistas, and the opportunity

water. Boathouse Row is illuminated at

this attraction, but believe me, you will

enjoy and reconnect with your partner,

night for added ambiance.

be holding on to each other, laughing,

here are some other places to consider: Sister Cities Park, near Logan

Race Street Pier on the Delaware River

too tired to walk.

An unusual destination we enjoyed

and maybe even screaming. Eastern

waterfront offers gorgeous sunset views

State Penitentiary was once the most

Square, has a café and benches under

and an opportunity to stroll hand-in-hand

famous and expensive prison in the

leafy trees perfect for a break before

with a view of yoga in the park and

world. Its vaulted cells, now in partial

venturing into the museums. This park is

enjoy occasional street music.

ruin and quite eerie, held many of

near a Swann Memorial Fountain, the

Fairmount Park is your chance to get

beautiful Cathedral Basilica of Saints

away from it all, yet stay close to urban

Eastern is located near the Fairmount

Peter and Paul and the AMOR statue, a

amenities. Much like Central Park in

neighborhood, another area with plenty

great selfie spot.

New York City, Fairmount offers frequent

of bars, restaurants and tucked-away

summer concerts and performances.

parks.

The Azalea Garden is opposite the Rocky steps of the Philadelphia Museum

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Events worth hiring a babysitter Noon-5pm. Downtown Annapolis. 410-263-4683, hammondharwoodhouse.org

Taste of 3 Cities Food Truck Festival & Competition The region’s top 60 food trucks, beer, wine, art and more. All day live music. $15-$65. Noon9pm. Patterson Park, Baltimore. tasteof3cities.com

Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus “ON BROADWAY” The Old Line Statesmen Barbershop Chorus will perform their Doo Wop show. $12; $15 at the door. 3pm. Scott Center for the Performing Arts on the Campus of Carroll Community College. harmonize.com/ols/Community.htm

3 Sunday

Spirits of Maryland: Baltimore Taste and purchase Maryland spirits, live music,

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small bites, full access to the museum, shucked oysters and more. Must be 21 or older to attend. $13-$40. Noon-3pm. Baltimore Museum of Industry. thebmi.org

5 Tuesday

HA Tuesdays Happy Hour Visit the William Paca Garden after hours for drinks, snacks, and fun. $12. 5-7pm. William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis. annapolis.org

6 Wednesday

Dinner Under the Stars West Street closes and is filled with cafe tables reminiscent of the open-air cafes in Paris and the piazzas of Rome. Live music, special art exhibits and canopy lights. Free to attend; dining prices vary. Reservations at participating restaurants

1 Friday

Capital Jazz Fest

Bourbon, food, a silent auction and more, all

$79-$155. Check website for full schedule.

Bourbon, Bowties & Cigars

June 1–3. Thirty national acts on two big stages.

to benefit the positive-strides.org programs

Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia. capitaljazz.

throughout Maryland. $100-$175. 6-10pm.

com/fest

Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. positive-strides.org

2 Saturday

St. Michaels Brewfest

Ragtime Select days June 1–30. A story that captures the American experience at the turn of the 20th century. Tracking three diverse families in pursuit of the American dream in the volatile “melting pot” of turn-of- the-century New York. $22; ages 11 and under $12. Bowie Playhouse. 410-757-5700, 2ndstarproductions.com

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Live music from 10 bands, delicious food, over 100 beers and more. Noon-5pm. $50-$110. St. Michaels. stmichaelsbrewfest.com

The Secret Garden Tour June 2–3. Tour the “Secret Gardens” of Annapolis featuring private gardens. $30; $35 day of.

strongly recommended. West Street, Annapolis. dinnerunderthestars.org

Breakfast For Dinner by Flying Dog Chef Felipe will present a four course breakfast dinner paired with Flying Dog’s limited Heat Series, (Bloody Mary Ale, Birds Eye Rye), Mimosa Beer and Chesapeake Oyster Stout. $50. 7-9pm.

Delia Foley’s, Baltimore. deliafoleys.pub

7 Thursday Rock the Dock

Beer, orange crushes, oysters, local BBQ, and live music by Sly 45. Games, raffles and silent auction prizes. $55. 6-10pm. Annapolis Maritime Museum. annapolisrotaract.org

stay inspired Fashion for a Cause Signature cocktails, food and DJ. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Chesapeake Kids.

Tickets start at $90. 6:30-9:30pm. Porsche of Annapolis. 443-837-1530, hospicechesapeake.org

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of chocolate, all about chocolate, the tempering process by hand, making lollipops in molds

Summer Solstice

Food, music, cocktails, silent auction and more.

Cocktail attire suggested. $105 members; $125 non-members. 8pm. Maryland Science Center,

9 Saturday

Baltimore. 410-685-5225, mdsci.org

Afro beats mixed with sweet Caribbean music, food

Heron Pallet

Afro-Caribbean Wine Fest DMV and wine. $28. 1-8pm. 1320 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington. afrocaribbeandmv.eventbrite.com

Lighthouse Adventure Cruise— Southern Bay Day-long lighthouse adventure cruises aboard a private charter vessel. Lunch on your own at the Bayside Inn on Smith Island. Pre-registration required. $130. 7:45 am; returning around 4pm.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com

Bands in the Sand Benefitting the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

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and more. $86. 6-8:30pm. Shop Made In DC, Washington. goo.gl/rMdKX7

23 Saturday

Pints for Paws Festival Craft breweries, food, silent auction and more. $10$55. 2-6pm. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium,

Join Artist Katie Detrich, owner of Welcome to Neverland School of Imagination, to paint a blue heron on your choice of wood. $45. 6:30-9pm.

Harris Crab House, Grasonville. harriscrabhouse.com

Annapolis. goo.gl/5fvKME

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Summer Concert Series: Peacherine Ragtime Symphony Orchestra Evening of patriotic music and accompaniment to

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the short Buster Keaton film, “One Week.” Wine

Chocolate Making Class Learn how to make chocolate with Ismael Neggaz. The 2.5 hour class will cover the history

and beer for sale. Free. 7pm. Maryland Hall For The Creative Arts, Annapolis. 410-263-5544, marylandhall.org

Two Convenient Locations!

Featuring Mad Planet, Misspent Youth, Cowboy Mouth and more. $175-$500. 5-10:30pm. Philip

Leagues, Camps and Sports for Kids and Adults of all Ages!

Merrill Environmental Center, Annapolis. cbf.org/ bandsinthesand

10 Sunday

Wine in the Wind, Italy Two-hour sail around the Chesapeake Bay while sampling wonderful wines on the Schooner Woodwind. Along with each wine is a perfectly paired bite. Raise the sails, steer the boat or just sit back and relax. $81. 4-6pm. Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. 410-263-7837, schoonerwoodwind.com

12 Tuesday

Dad’s Day Beer Craft Create your very own rustic bottle-cap crab. Ages 21 and older. BYOB. $25. 6:30-8:30pm. Night Owl

Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Baseball and More!

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Gallery, Baltimore. nightowlgallery.net

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Roses & Rum with Alice’s Table Learn the art of floral arranging. Happy hour prices, food and bring home your beautiful arrangement in a stylish vase. $65. 6-9pm. Paladar, Annapolis. alicestable.com/events/roses-rum

15 Friday Rails and Ales

Adventurous evening devoted to exploration and cultural discoveries. Tickets include six different craft beer tastings and food pairings, games and music at the birthplace of American railroading. $20-$40.

6:30-10:30pm. B & O Railroad Museum, Baltimore.

410-752-2462, borail.org

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Recognizing students who have made a difference in their community.

Is there a student in your community who has gone above and beyond, sharing their time and talent to make a difference in the lives of others?

Nominate your student for the Standout Student award sponsored by Chesapeake Family Life.

Motivators Community Builders and Activists Leaders

Authors

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DEADLINE: July 1st AWARDS: November 2018 MORE INFO: ChesapeakeFamily.com/SOS