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ormally our June calendar for families is chock full of outdoor concerts, cool family fun events, kayak tours, boat rides, Father’s Day celebrations, and family festivals. But, as you know, 2020 is different. The good news is that there’s still plenty to do with the family, even if it’s not what you’re used to this time of year. Here are some fun family events that are happening despite the times.
COLUMBIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Entries due June 15th YOUNG INVENTORS CHALLENGE
By now your children are probably experts at every board game, card game and video game in the house. Now it’s time to challenge the kids to invent their own game! The Chicago Toy & Game Young Inventor Challenge is hosting a special spring edition of its annual toy invention challenge by partnering with major industry players like Mattel, Magformers, and Scholastic. Kids are asked to design and build a prototype of a new game. During the Young Inventor Challenge, heavy hitters from top toy companies mentor each entrant and there’s a Young Inventor Design Guide that walks parents and kids through the creative design process. During the judging phase, toy companies have the option to work with inventors to bring their games to market. Entries are due by June 15, and kids have to design a prototype and film a short pitch video. Find out more at chitag.com/yic
June 17–26 The Columbia Festival of the Arts is switching gears this year, featuring the Columbia Film Festival as the main event! The festival will bring you free workshops, over 60 films, discussions, and more, all virtually. Workshops include free virtual drawing classes as part of its Kidz Art program. The Columbia Film Festival has also partnered with the Horizon Foundation to present a completely Free twoday Mental Health Film Festival with complimentary films and live virtual Filmmaker Q&A’s. Film Fans, or anyone looking for something unique and different, can purchase discount Film Festival Passes and/or register online for the Free events at www.ColumbiaFilmFestival. org to watch films on any mobile device, computer, or compatible home TV connection via the new Columbia Arts Channel, Selections will include shorts, feature films, documentaries, student films, animation, and international titles.
Go to ChesapeakeFamily.com/Calendar for more events!
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