Thursday, September 25, 2014

Port Discovery October Events

Engage in quality family time with your children this month at Port Discovery Children's Museum!
Check out some of this month’s highlights below, or click here to see our full calendar of events.
 
  

         

Curious George: Let's Get Curious

Limited Engagement
Get up close with the most curious little monkey, Curious George, and engage in math, science, and engineering activities modeled after his own adventures in this new hands-on exhibit! Meet Curious George on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 am and 3 pm and Sundays at 3 pm! 





Curious George: Let's Get Curious! is locally sponsored by:
                       









Curious George television series merchandise © Universal Studios. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLP.  All rights reserved.









Evening Adventures - Special Event

Saturday, November 15 & December 13 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Experience a night of private, quality, family play time and museum exploration without the crowds! An Evening Adventure includes pizza, snacks, and drinks; Meet and Greet with Curious George; Shrinky Dinks; Popcorn Making; ExerKid Games and unlimited play in the Museum!
Members: $20 per person | Non-Members: $25 per person
Children under 2 are free.
Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Price reflects cost for one evening adventure on the date of choice.
Click here to purchase your tickets today or contact Kelly Hawkins at khawkins@portdiscovery.org.  








Thrifty Tuesdays and Thursdays

Tuesdays and Thursdays in October | 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
General admission is just $8 after 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Park on the Roof Top Deck of Harbor Park Garage for $7 from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Pick up a validated ticket at the Box Office









Wonderful Wednesdays are Back!

Now through April
Join us every Wednesday morning for special programs designed for early learners ages 6 and under, including Mother Goose on the Loose story time, Jingle Jangle Music TimeScooter Mania, and more!








Healthy First Saturday

Saturday, October 4 
Join us for a super-sized Healthy First Saturday! Enjoy special activities with UMBC. Get KinderFit! with the Kindersinger. Make a healthy snack in Cook and Tell. Learn hip-hop moves with the FazaFam Family Jam and meet furry friends from FIDOS for Freedom!









Littles' Day is sponsored by: 
  









Mr. Norman 

Sunday, October 5 | 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Dance and sing-along throughout the Museum with children's performer, Mr. Norman!








Littles' Day: Eek! Squeak! Boo!

Saturday, October 11
Don’t miss a special day of programs designed for children ages 5 and under! Dance and sing-along with The Kindersinger, design your own wild animal mask, "fish" for termites at the Exploration Station, and bounce and play in a moonbounce provided by Astro Events!





Littles' Day is sponsored by: 








Target $2 Family Fun Night

Friday, October 17 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
General admission is just $2 per person after 4 p.m.! Looking to make an old pair of shoes come to life again? Bring in an extra pair of shoes to decorate in the D.I.Y Shoe Clinic from 5 pm - 7 pm!  









Sensational Saturday

Saturday, October 18  
Help George find his tail at the Exploration Station, make a Bananarama, dance and sing-along with Mr. Norman, and enjoy special science demonstrations in the Curious George: Let's Get Curious exhibit and in Wonders of Water!







 

Free Fall Baltimore

Sunday, October 19 and 26 | 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Port Discovery is proud to participate in Free Fall Baltimore, where families can enjoy over 300 free events throughout Baltimore City! Join Port Discovery's Performing Arts Specialist on the Plaza in front of Port Discovery for drumming in our Percussion Garden









Fall-O-Ween Family Festival

Saturday, October 25
Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for a spooktacular day of Fall-O-Ween fun! Decorate a pumpkin with the LITE 101.9 FM Pumpkin Patrol. Design your own tutu in the Tutu Factory, create spooky masks and ghost sound cups, meet creepy crawly creatures with WildLife Adventures, make Cinnamon Bats with McCormick, dance and sing-along with Indie rock kids' band, Hear Comes Trouble and more! Click here for a complete schedule.








Talking About Tots: Establishing Physical Activity Habits That Last a Lifetime!

Wednesday, October 29 | 11 a.m.
Melissa Janssen, M.S., a Research Clinician at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, will discuss development of physical skills, some practical tips to encourage unstructured and structured physical activity, and the various benefits of maintaining this healthy lifestyle for infants and toddlers. This program is free with Museum admission.














October Hours

Tuesday through Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Target Family Fun Night: Friday, October 17: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
Closed on Mondays.






Special Offers

Not a member or need to renew?
A family membership pays for itself in 2 visits and will provide year-long, unlimited free admission to Port Discovery, special members-only hours and discounts, and access to our new, upcoming traveling exhibits including LEGO Castle Adventure (Opens February 2015) .

Click here to purchase online or contact Erin Wahl, Membership Coordinator at 410.864.2667 or ewahl@portdiscovery.org.

Enter to Win Tickets to LEGO KidsFest
Are you or your kids big LEGO fans?
In anticipation of the new LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit that's coming to Port Discovery this February, we're giving away a family 4 pack to LEGO KidsFest on Friday, October 3rd at the Greater Richmond Convention Center! For a chance to win, just fill out the entry form located on our LEGO KidsFest Giveaway tab located at the top of our Facebook page or click here!
We will announce a winner on Friday, September 26th!

New Birthday Party Packages

Book Today!
Host your child's next birthday party on the high seas or at the carnival in the great indoors of Port Discovery! We are excited to offer our new Deluxe Theme birthday party packages, Adventures on the High Seas and A Day at the Carnival! Our Deluxe Theme Packages include a themed party room, special activities, pizza and beverages, and Museum admission for 10 guests!
Click Here to host an unforgettable birthday party for your child at Port Discovery! 


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