Fall membership goes on sale starting
August 15th.
$40 through Dec. 31.
Horas: Todos los días de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. Horario de verano de 10 a.m. a 5 p.m.
CCM is in full agreement with the Association of Children's Museums to prioritize the rights of all children to playful learning and a healthy, safe, and equitable future.
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Come and Play!
NEA Big Read Events
2026
April is National Poetry Month and what better time to use poetry as a vehicle for connecting with nature? There are plenty of outdoor opportunities here plus indoor presentations / interactions for all ages.
Join us in a county-wide celebration of nature using poetry to amplify our observations and insights.
Thank you to:
Kick Off Event at CRAB
with Jefferson Holland,
Poet Laureate
of the City of Annapolis
Sunday, March 29, 1-3 pm
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating
7040 Bembe Beach Rd, Annapolis
Get a preview of all the planned Big Read events and go home with copy of:
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You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World or
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Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature.
Art & Story Time with
Mrs. Spears & Puppy the Puppet
Every Monday at 10:30 am at CCM.
This is a weekly event that will feature lots of poetry and nature-related activities for little ones!
Get a copy of Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature while supplies last.
Free for CCM members and with museum admission.
StoryWalk at Quiet Waters Park
Opens April 1 (National Walking Day)
600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis
In collaboration with AACPL, Quiet Waters Park offers an interactive reading experience encouraging families to read together while they walk, featuring oversized pages of nature-related children's poetry.
Celebrate National Walking Day today, or any day at QWP, to enjoy this permanent installation and pick up a free book at the library!
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis
Creek Critters Nature Walk
Every Thursday at 10:30 am at CCM.
Observe wildlife in the woodlands, wetlands and shallow creek waters surrounding the museum.
Free for CCM members and with museum admission.
Please register in advance here.
For group registrations of 5 or more, give us a call at 410-990-1993.
Shell Shaking in Shady Side
Tuesday, April 7, 9: 30 am - 2:30 pm
4819 Woods Warf Road, Shady Side
Participate in "shell shaking" at The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's oyster restoration center to prepare oyster shells for spat habitat in the Bay.
"Shell shaking" removes debris, allowing baby oyster larvae to successfully attach to the shells and help to filter the bay.
"Bringing Back the Sun"
Friday, April 10, 10:30 am
1130 Duval Highway, Pasadena
Enjoy a theatrical production presented by Building Better
Music, movement and audience participation make this is a
perfect first theater experience
for little ones!
Spring Brownie Day
Saturday, April 11, 9 am-1 pm at CCM
Complete 3 outdoor badges with other Girl Scout Brownies:
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Eco Friend,
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Bugs, and
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Hiker
Dress for the weather, and don't forget your walking shoes, a bag lunch, and water!
Registrations are required in advance and can be made here.
Outdoor Artists
Saturday, April 11, 2-4 pm at CCM
Artists of all ages and Girl Scouts of
all levels can get inspiration from nature for: drawing, painting, sculpting, photography, and writing poetry.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and African Diaspora Festival
Saturday, April 11, 12-8pm
44 Calvert St., Annapolis
MLK Parade led by the Annapolis Drum & Bugle Corps; CCM presents Seed Planting. Food and other vendors. Entertainment closes out with the Clones of Funk.
Poetry Under the Tree
Sunday, April 12, 1-4 pm
Annearrundell County Free School Museum
1298 Lavall Road, Davidsonville
Enjoy crafting and poetry for children and adults at The Annearrundell County Free School Museum.
Established in 1723, the school is an America250 site and is maintained by retired teachers.
Take home a book of poetry!
Davy Dance Academy Performance
Postponed until June.
Location will be in North County
Stay tuned for an announcement about the opening of the new dance studio and how to purchase show tickets!
Eco Learner Badge
Sunday, April 12, 2-3 pm at CCM
Enjoy nature with other Girl Scout Daisies and K-1st grade girls who want to learn what Girl Scouts do.
Dress for outdoor activities.
Bringing Back the Sun
Monday, April 13, 10:30 am at CCM
Enjoy a theatrical production presented by Building Better People Productions.
Music, movement and audience participation make this is a perfect first theater experience for little ones!
Free for CCM members and with museum admission.
Green Careers Panel for Teens
Tuesday, April 14, 5:30-7 pm
Presented by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, this virtual panel for teens and others pondering their futures will showcase a variety of occupations related to the environment and conservation.
Teens can also register for: April 24-26
Book Discussion and Poetry Workshop at St. John's College
Wednesday, April 15, 6-7 pm
St. John's College Elizabeth Myers Mitchell Art Museum
60 College Avenue, Annapolis
Engage in a book discussion and poetry workshop at St. John's College. Founded in 1696, way before the American Revolution, the college is an America250 site. More info HERE.
Vince Leggett: The Man, the Myth, the Legend Lunch & Learn
Friday, April 17, 11 am - 1:30 pm
Earle Conservation Center, Dolphin Room
1212 West Street, Annapolis
Networking, lunch, and a viewing of "Vince Leggett: In His Own Words". We'll discuss the biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay, health & human impacts, and the continuing commitment of Blacks of the Chesapeake to work collaboratively on environmental research and environmental justice.
One Hundred Trees
Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 12 pm
1418 E.West Shady Side Rd, Shady Side
Celebrate stories, seeds, and self-expression!
• Herb activities with SoCo Seed Collective
• ONE HUNDRED tree seedlings from Watershed Stewards Academy
• Books & hands-on fun with the Deale Library
• Student poetry contest sponsored by Captain Avery Museum
Let’s grow gardeners, readers and writers together!
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 18, 10 am - 2 pm
600 Quiet Waters Park Rd, Annapolis
Lots of earth-friendly vendors and organizations.
CCM presents seashell sorting, animal tracks, and nature poetry!
Free admission to the park!
A Tree Birthday
Sat. & Sunday, April 18-19, 10am-4 pm
Historic London Town & Gardens
839 London Town Road, Edgewater
Celebrate a 200+ year-old tree. Enjoy garden and tree themed crafts, games, and of course, birthday cake! Environmental organizations will share information about what they do and how you can be involved.
$5 suggested donation is optional.
Registration is required:
Mulberry Hill Trail Tour
Saturday, April 18
Mulberry Hill-Browns Woods Trail
Take a tour of the Mulberry Hill-Browns Woods Trail, an historic African-American community, with Breaking Boundaries Environmental.
The company’s mission includes fostering conservation, educating future environmentalists, and ensuring public access to the land and water of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Invasive Species Removal
Wednesday, April 22, 4-5 pm
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis
Calling all teens! Others welcome, too!
Help clean up the bioretention area at the library.
We’ll be removing invasive species and more.
All supplies will be provided.
Recommended for ages 14-19.
This project is offered in partnership with the
Anne Arundel Watershed Stewards Academy.
Waivers are required for the Library and AAWSA.
The Tale of the Pout-Pout Fish
Friday, April 17, 6 pm
40 East Dover St, Easton MD
Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down with this underwater musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers.
Book Discussion & Poetry Writing
Monday, April 20, 10:30 am
Annapolis Senior Activity Center
119 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis
Get a free copy of You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World during the week before class.
Become a member! It's free for ages 55+
Call: (410) 222-1818 for more details.
GreenScape Spring Planting
Saturday, April 25
Take part in an Annapolis tradition to beautify public spaces and support our environment with fresh plantings.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
G.S. Juniors must register to earn the Gardener Badge at CCM, 9 am-1 pm.
Pipefish and Poetry
Tuesday, April 28, 5-7 pm
5100 Chalk Point Rd, West River
This is a fish-catching poetry workshop for all ages with Arundel Rivers Federation.
Seine for shoreline critters and use poetry building blocks to create odes to the critters that were caught.
"Sleeping Beauty" Ballet
Saturday, May 2, 12 pm
St. John's College Lawn60 College Avenue, Annapolis
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to take in scenes from this free iconic ballet.
For more information on the Maryland Ballet Theatre and the story of Sleeping Beauty, click here. OR email.
Sábado 2 de mayo Saturday, May 2
del mediodía a las 4 pm noon to 4 pm
en CCM at CCM
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