July will start with a bang at the Calvert Marine Museum and continue with special activities and events all month long. Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for a complete listing.
Thursday, July 1
Little Minnows: Summer Fun 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Try sailing boats, fishing, and catching crabs right here in the boat basin. Play a fishing game, stage a summer scene, and tinker with boats. Space is limited. Preregistration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
Friday, July 2
First Free Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Start the July 4th weekend with a patriotic performance by the 257th Army Band – The Band of the Nation’s Capital starting at 6:30 p.m. on the concert stage. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic supper and join the fun. Museum is open and free to the public. Docents will be in every gallery; enjoy free 30-minute boat rides on the Wm. B. Tennison sponsored by M&T Bank.
Thursday, July 8
Sea Squirts: I Swim Sideways With Claws That Pinch - Who Am I? 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Blue crabs and fiddler crabs can both be found in the marsh. Use movement, stories, and a marsh walk to learn about these unique creatures. A free drop-in program for tots.
Saturday, July 10
Sharkfest! 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Doug Poole will be in the “SharkPoole” as children touch the sandpaper skin of a real shark. Take pictures in the jaws of a Giant Megalodon shark skeleton. Find a 20-million-year-old shark’s tooth in the Discovery Room. The day will include fish face painting, marine games, shark crafts, displays by the Fossil Club, and shark mural painting. Museum admission applies; $3 per person additional charge to visit the SharkPoole for non-members.
Thursday, July 15
Sea Squirts: I Swim Sideways With Claws That Pinch - Who Am I? 10:30 to 11 a.m. Blue crabs and fiddler crabs can both be found in our marsh. Use movement, stories, and a marsh walk to learn about these unique creatures. Free drop-in program for tots.
Friday, July 16
Maritime Concert Series presents Geoff Kaufman. Enjoy the truth, humor, and beauty in folk music as performed by this talented traditional musician at 7:00 p.m. in the museum auditorium. $5 donation per person. Kaufman is a founding member of the quartet, Forebitter, and a well known performer throughout the Northeast United States and Europe. Light supper fare by Lotus Kitchen, and beer and wine will be available for sale starting at 5:30 p.m.
Friday, July 16:
Sunset in the Tropics Cruise: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Experience “Sunset in the Tropics” river cruise and listen to Key West music and enjoy tropical cuisine. Parrot Heads are welcome. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
Wednesday, July 21
Little Minnows: Water, Water, Everywhere! 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Water is everywhere – in the ocean, lakes, river, and in your tub. Some is salty and some is fresh. Let’s figure out which is heavier – fresh or salt water, and learn how to test for water clarity. Preregistration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
Friday, July 23
Behind-the-Scenes Family Overnight: Ever wanted to spend the night in the museum? Here’s your chance. Evening activities include a behind-the-scenes tour, a session in the paleontology prep lab, and a scavenger hunt through the museum looking for hidden pictures in the murals. Check in at 7:00 p.m. and leave after breakfast on Saturday morning. All participants will receive a free museum pass. Children must be 8 years and up, accompanied by an adult. Cost is $35 per person. Pre-registration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
Saturday, July 24
Fossil Field Experience: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
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