All items listed are FREE unless you see the ($). If you have an event you would like included in the calendar, please e-mail me at: hyattsvillemom@gmail.com. The calendar is updated regularly.
MARCH
16
Read to Rover. Children ages 6-11 can
build their reading confidence by reading to specially trained therapy dogs at
the Greenbelt Library branch at 2 pm. Each child will read for 15
minutes. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register,
contact the branch, 11 Crescent Rd. in Greenbelt, 301-345-5800.
Colonial Tavern Dinner ($). Enjoy a mid-18th
century tavern dinner with colonial food and spirits. The dinner at Darnall's
Chance House, runs from 7-9 pm and costs $35 per person. For more information
contact Darnall’s Chance, 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr. in Upper Marlboro,
301-952-8010.
17
Children's Stories & Cooking Demos. "Using produce from the garden and orchard, Guild members
demonstrate foodways in the dependency kitchen. Selections are inspired by the
traditional cycles of a 19th century farm. Our new Seasonal Storytime features
children's tales related to what's cookin' in the kitchen! Stories at 12:30 and
2:30 pm." This FREE event is at the Riversdale House Museum, 4811
Riverdale Rd. in Riverdale Park, 301-864-0420.
23
Opening Ceremony Cherry
Blossom Festival. "Kick-off the 2013 National
Cherry Blossom Festival with local and national entertainment as we welcome
springtime to Washington, DC. Guests will experience the story of how the gift
of trees has developed into the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, as
told through a series of traditional and contemporary performances." The
even runs from 5-6:30 pm. FREE advance tickets are required. Check the website
for ticketing details, which were not available at press time, www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/2011/07/15/openingceremony .
National Cherry Blossom
Festival Family Days. This FREE festival is
at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. "Celebrate the opening
of Washington’s cherry blossom season at this eighth annual family festival
for kids of all ages featuring hands-on activities, interactive art
demonstrations, and performances that celebrate spring and explore Japanese
arts and design." The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm.
24
Mysteries and Histories of the Underground Railroad. This lecture will start at 4 pm at the Surratt House Museum.
Author Kate Clifford Larson will discuss tales from the Underground Railroad.
For more information, contact the museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd. in
Clinton, 301-868-1121.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Family Days. See listing for the 23rd.
The event runs from 11 am to 4 pm.
25
Movie Screening. The Hyattsville library branch will be screening the film The
Visitor. The film is about a “disillusioned Connecticut economics professor
whose life is transformed by a chance encounter in New York City. The film
starts at 6:45 at the library, 6530 Adephi Rd., Hyattsville, 301-985-4690.
30
Spring
Extravaganza ($). Enjoy egg hunts, arts and crafts at
this event for children under 12. Pictures can also be taken with the Easter
Bunny. The cost is $5 per child and it is located at the Hillcrest Heights
Community Center, 2300 Oxon Run Dr. in Temple Hills. For more information, call
301-505-0896.
Blossom Kite Festival. This FREE event is one of the most popular of the National Cherry
Blossom Festival. The festival "showcases the creativity of kite makers
and skill of kite fliers from across the US and other countries through a
variety of competitions and demonstrations including the popular Hot Tricks
Showdown and the Rokkaku Battle. Bring your own kites or children can make a
kite at an activity station (while supplies last) to fly on the Public
Field." The festival is held on the National Mall.
