Fun as a Family – Weekend April 20, 2018
Posted by Dani Gurrie in Blog Posts, Fun as a Family on Fri, Apr 20, 2018

This weekend, it’s Earth Day – and there are events going on all over the region…so if you want to celebrate Mother Earth – just google Earth Day celebrations near me and you’ll see what I am talking about. Everything from tree planting to 5K’s to workshops.
Save the date! The next Tots2Tweens event when you’re looking for Things to Do in Springfield Virginia is To Mom, With Love – our Mother’s Day Expo. Tons of fun for the entire family – plus Mom gets treated like a queen with a gift bag, treats and more! Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 11 to 3pm.
Event: |
Junior Ranger Day at Antietam |
Date: |
Saturday, April 21, 2018 |
Time: |
10am to 1pm |
Location: |
Antietam Battlefield |
Price: |
Free |
Description: |
Young people 4 to 12 years old can participate in special programs, interact with volunteers and rangers portraying Civil War soldiers and have the opportunity to become Junior Park Rangers. There are activity books to complete and a badge & certificate will be issued! There’s a scavenger hunt hike too. |
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https://www.nps.gov/anti/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?event=4B319DF1-1DD8-B71B-0B21FEE97EEC735D |
Event: |
Interstate BBQ Festival |
Date: |
Saturday, April 21, 2018 |
Time: |
Noon to 6pm |
Location: |
Washington County Agricultural Education Center |
Price: |
$10 general admission or $20 for admission + tasting kit (you get 9 samples to try) |
Description: |
This is a state championship BBQ event with over $15,000 in total prize money. There will be live music, classic car show and kids activities, games and vendors. |
Link: |
https://www.interstatebbqfestival.com/ |
Event: |
New Spire Arts Open House – Free Mini Workshop |
Date: |
Saturday, April 21, 2018 |
Time: |
10am to Noon |
Location: |
New Spire Arts |
Price: |
Free |
Description: |
New Spire Arts is hosting a family-friendly open house with free mini-workshops for all ages to enjoy. Puppetry, Playwriting, Music or Circus. |
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Event: |
SpringFest |
Date: |
Saturday, April 21, 2018 |
Time: |
Noon to 8:30pm |
Location: |
Old Ellicott City |
Price: |
Free |
Description: |
A celebration of Earth Day in Old Ellicott City. Completely free and family-friendly event offers 3 outdoor stages and more than 25 bands. Plus, crafts, local food, wines and free museums through town. Free parking and shuttle service from county parking lots as well. |
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Event: |
Privateer Festival |
Date: |
Sat & Sun April 21 and 22, 2018 |
Time: |
11am to 6pm each day |
Location: |
Fell’s Point |
Price: |
$10-$13 |
Description: |
Music, arts, activities, food and fun for the whole family! And Pirates! Inspired by a long maritime history of schooners and privateers, the Festival includes: land invasions depicted by living historians, crafts, food, market, live music and children’s activities. You can purchase the Kids Privateer Package which includes: Pirate eye patch, bandana, telescope, dog tags, chocolate gold coins and a kids meal at your choice of participating Fell’s Point restaurants. |
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About Dani Gurrie
Dani Gurrie is the founder of Tots2Tweens, a wife to Ashley and mom to Cooper and Brodie. She spends most of her days trying to find the ultimate kids-related thing that mom's will love...just to share it with her world.