WEEKENDS ON WEDNESDAYS

Rawlings Conservatory Spring Flower Show

Now-April 23, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore: Baltimore’s favorite harbinger of spring is the Conservatory’s annual bulb show. This showcase of unique varieties of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, along with grasses, desert plants, and tillandsias grown in the Cylburn Arboretum’s greenhouses. The plant material, along with grand hand-made sea creatures, colorful crafts, and wonderful objects borrowed from Second Chance, Inc., will become an immersive experience in an underwater world. Come visit the Octopus’s Garden!

Search for the Golden Egg

Now-April 16, Mt. Airy: This is an “I SPY” game! Each shop displays a decorated egg, and participants walk around town searching for the egg in each shop and marking their cards. Once you've found all the eggs, turn in your completed card to be eligible to win the collection of gifts created by all the participating shops. A great twist on an egg hunt!

Music for Good Friday

April 14, Roland Park, Baltimore: A special musical offering which weaves together text and music to create a reflective mood at the crux of Holy Week, presented by the talented Choir of St. David.

Spring Celebration

April 15, Berlin: The day will be filled with themed games and crafts, a moon bounce, face-painting, story time, and more. In addition, there's an Easter Egg Hunt, a Bonnet Parade and a Pancake Breakfast with Peter Rabbit! A great family day out!

Six Flags Easter Weekend

April 15-16, Upper Marlboro: Six Flags will host a special Easter Egg Hunt event before the park opens.  Participating guests will have the chance to search for eggs filled with Peeps! Plus, join in the fun as we celebrate with music, games, giveaways and more.

22nd Annual March for the Animals

April 15, Camden Yards: The March for the Animals helps the Maryland SPCA care for approximately 15,000 homeless pets each year. This spring event has been a staple on the calendars of committed animal lovers throughout Maryland. Take advantage of a beautiful Saturday to help support our animals.

My Ladies Steeplechase Races

April 15, Monkton, MDThe My Lady's Manor Steeplechase is one of Maryland's oldest and most illustrious sporting events, and is the first race in Maryland's storied "Timber Triple Crown," plus three additional thrilling and competitive races. Enjoy live bluegrass music, food vendors, and horse-themed merchandise tents. A day at the races!

Army vs. Navy Lacrosse

April 15, Annapolis: Army vs. Navy Lacross...Need we say more???

Marquis Hill Blacktet

April 14, DC: The Kennedy Center presents the winner of the 2014 Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Trumpet Competition, Marquis Hill makes his KC Jazz Club debut as a leader with his group Blacktet.

Cherry Blossom Festival

April 15, DC: Food, music, activities, a Color Run and fireworks!!!!! Check it out!

National Park Week

Now-April 23, Nationwide: National Park Week is America's largest celebration of national heritage. It's about making great connections, exploring amazing places, and discovering open spaces, all for free! Check out the numerous national parks in our area on this beautiful Easter weekend!

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