Cromwell Valley Park – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com The Best of Baltimore Since 1907 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 12:24:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Cromwell Valley Park – Baltimore Magazine https://www.baltimoremagazine.com 32 32 Dream Big https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/educationfamily/martin-luther-king-jr-day-2018-events/ Wed, 03 Jan 2018 08:30:00 +0000 http://server2.local/BIT-SPRING/baltimoremagazine.com/html/?post_type=article&p=2212

After this past year, Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of freedom and peace proves to be more important than ever, even more than 50 years after his famous “I Have A Dream” speech. Honor the civil rights icon’s life and legacy this month, and remember his powerful message through a medley of events.

PAINTING DR. KING’S DREAM
1/8-12. Enoch Pratt Free
Library, Southeast Anchor Branch, 3601 Eastern Ave. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Let the kids unleash their inner artists as they add quotes
or drawings to
the library’s
MLK mural.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
1/11. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St.. 5-8 p.m. Free. This multi-faceted event will combine an oratory performance by the Baltimore Urban Debate League, a choral concert by Joyful Noise Gospel Singers, and civic engagement with nonprofit Synergy Baltimore. Guests can also share their dream for a better future and commemorate the night with a free photo booth memento from Pixilated.

I HAVE A DREAM WEEKEND
1/13-15. Port Discovery, 35 Market Pl. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m., Mon. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$15.95. Spend the weekend learning about African-American history and MLK’s influential work through educational and interactive performances.

MLK DAY PARADE
1/15. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Eutaw St., 12-2 p.m. Though no parade was originally schedule for this year, Mayor Catherine Pugh decided to bring it back after complaints from the community. The 18th annual parade will bring together more than 70 marching bands, color guards, dance squads, and more.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTIN LUTHER KING!
1/15. Cromwell Valley Park, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd., Parkville. Sunrise to sunset. Free. Breathe in the crisp winter air while enjoying special admission to the park grounds in honor of
the holiday.

AVAM MLK DAY CELEBRATION
1/15. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Enjoy free admission to the art museum to commemorate one of America’s greatest visionaries, with music, workshops, shows, and slices of birthday cake.

I HAVE A DREAM
1/16. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Pennsylvania Avenue Branch, 1531 W. North Ave. 3:30 p.m. Free. Memorialize the civil rights leader through an afternoon crafting session at the Penn-North library.

BLACK HISTORY LIVE
1/21. Baltimore County Public Library, 1301 Reisterstown Rd., Pikesville. 2 p.m. Free. Award-winning teaching artist Culture Queen will lead an afternoon of music, movement, and activities inspired by black history.

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]]> Father’s Day Events 2017 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/events/best-fathers-day-events-museums-fitness-fishing/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:30:00 +0000 http://server2.local/BIT-SPRING/baltimoremagazine.com/html/?post_type=article&p=3176

BABY BEATS
6/6. Center Plaza, 100 N. Charles St. 10:30 a.m. Free. Parents and kids can learn a new skill at this fast-paced beat-boxing workshop.

FISHING FUN DAY
6/10. Lake Roland, 1000 Lakeside Dr. 9:30 a.m. $5.
Learn how to bait a hook and catch a fish outside at Lake Roland. 

CELEBRATING AFRICAN-AMERICAN DADS

6/10. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. 12 p.m. Free-$8. This fete for African-American dads features live drumming, poetry readings, and collage crafts. 

DAD’S DAY 5K
6/11. Rash Field, 201 Key Hwy. 8 a.m. $5. Grab your father, family, and friends for this festive 5K to benefit local parks.

CREATURE FEATURES

6/17. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 11 a.m. Free. Fathers, sons, and families can come together for a hands-on tour with activities at the museum. 

SATURDAY
MORNING TUNES
6/17. WTMD Studios, 1 Olympic Pl., Towson. 9 a.m. Free-$40. Bring the kids for weekend morning music by Barry Louis Polisar.

FATHER’S DAY COOKOUT
6/18. Cromwell Valley Park, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road, Parkville. 1-3 p.m. $3-5. Enjoy hot dogs and cornhole with dad.

ORIOLES VS.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
6/16-18. Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden St. Times & prices vary. Spend Father’s Day weekend with hot dogs, cold beers, and the O’s at Camden Yards.

SCHOLA FATHER’S
DAY DINNER
6/18. Schola, 1005 N. Charles St. 5 p.m. $69. Treat dad to dinner with this hands-on cooking class full of confit duck, juicy filet, and s’mores bread pudding.

CHEF

6/18. Enoch Pratt Free Library, 6310 Reisterstown Road. 5:30 p.m. Free. Catch this funny film about an out-of-work chef who opens a food truck and reconnects with his son.

MOUNT CLARE
FATHER’S DAY
6/18. Mount Clare Museum House, 1500 Washington Blvd. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free- $8. Bring your father figure for special admission, war reenactors, and lessons on 18th-century weaponry.

THE CRAWDADDIES
6/18. Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. 6 p.m. Free-$15. Celebrate Father’s Day with live music that combines zydeco, blues, and ska influences. 

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]]> ​Fall Migration: Seven Great Places To Go Birding this Season https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/events/fall-migration-7-great-places-to-go-birding-this-season/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:44:00 +0000 https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/?p=68278 Continued]]> Like the local nine that takes their name, the Baltimore orioles have completed their season here—most already on their way to warmer climates (along with many of the ballplayers, we presume). But the fall remains a great time of the year to get outside and catch a glimpse of some of our other avian friends on the move.

Bird watching, which may surprise folks, is considered the fastest growing outdoor activity in the U.S., with an estimated 51 million amateur birders, according to a survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. All that’s required is a pair of binoculars and a little curiosity—nature will take care of the rest.

Conowingo Dam: The bald eagles of Conowingo are famous across the eastern half of the U.S. Starting this month, and through the beginning of the year, America’s symbolic birds are plentiful at the dam, which conveniently sits adjacent to Susquehanna State Park. Must-see.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: Another absolute top fall/winter nesting destinations on the East Coast for bald eagles. The best bet is to register for one of Harry Armistead’s renowned walking tours of the Cambridge refuge—upcoming dates include Oct. 25, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. Check the Friends of Blackwater calendar for more info.

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge: A gorgeous 2,285 acre island near Rock Hall, Eastern Neck provides marsh habitat for thousands of wintering waterfowl, including the tundra swan (see below), which arrive around Thanksgiving and stay until March.

Elk Neck State Park: Organized by the Cecil Bird Club, Turkey Point Hawk Watch at Elk Neck State Park sits at the head of the Chesapeake Bay on a peninsular between the Elk and Northeast Rivers. The triangular peninsula, which points south, serves to funnel migratory birds, often hesitant to cross large swaths of the bay’s water. Perfect day trip.

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary: This suggestion comes courtesy of David Curson, director of bird conservation at Audubon Maryland-DC. The sanctuary, with more than 15 miles of hiking trails and boardwalks, is located in southern Anne Arundel County, in Lothian, MD, approximately 20 miles east of D.C. and 18 miles south of Annapolis. The sanctuary’s observation deck is accessible by wheel chairs and strollers.

Patterson Park Audubon Center: The East Baltimore park’s Audubon Center and their “bird ambassadors” earned a shout out last year from NPR for their work helping migratory birds in the city. More than 200 species of birds visit Patterson Park and more than 50 species are considered park residents. Walks take place the second Friday and last Saturday of every month—and the park will even loan binoculars if you call or email ahead.

Lake Roland and Cromwell Valley Park: Okay, so eight bird watching suggestions, but who’s counting? Lake Roland—the popular recreational destination for running, dog walking, kayaking and nature activities—is also a popular spot for the members of the Baltimore Bird Club. Check out the guided bird walk around Lake Roland this Sunday. Or, head to Cromwell Valley Park, another popular destination for Baltimore Bird Clubbers, for the Hawks Festival this Saturday.

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]]> Best Halloween Events For All Ages https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsentertainment/best-halloween-events-for-kids-and-adults/ Wed, 22 Oct 2014 08:30:00 +0000 http://server2.local/BIT-SPRING/baltimoremagazine.com/html/?post_type=article&p=7751

JASON’S WOODS
OCT. 3-NOV. 8: Jason’s Woods, 99 Stehman Rd., Lancaster, PA. Fri-Sat. 7-10 p.m., Sun. 7-9 p.m. jasonswoods.com. Six attractions, including a Horrifying Hayride and a cursed corn maze.

MAKE-YOUR-OWN GLASS-BLOWN PUMPKIN
OCT. 23: Corradetti Glassblowing Studio & Gallery, 2010 Clipper Park Rd., Ste. 119. 6, 7, and 8 p.m. corradetti.com. Create your own four-inch pumpkin. Wine served!

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
OCT. 24: Cromwell Valley Park, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd., Parkville. 6:30-8 p.m. cromwellvalleypark.org. Learn wilderness survival skills you would need if modern technology fails. Ages 10 and up.

ZOMBIE HORDE SCAVENGER HUNT
OCT. 24: Robert E. Lee Park, 1000 Lakeside Dr. 7 p.m. relpnc.org. Escape zombies and win prizes for collecting items along the trail.  Ages 12 and up.

ZOOBOOO!
OCT. 24-26:The Maryland Zoo, 1876 Mansion House Dr. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$17.50 marylandzoo.org. Celebration full of trick-or-treating, fun carnival games, and live entertainment. 

ANNUAL HALLOWMARINE CELEBRATION
OCT. 25-26: National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. aqua.org. Celebration with crafts, a costume parade, and animal encounters.

SPOOKY SCIENCE
OCT. 25: Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 12-4 p.m. mdsci.org. Enjoy creepy crafts, activities, and fang-tastic demonstrations.

HARRY POTTER HALLOWEEN
OCT. 25-26: Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. 1 p.m. oregonridgenaturecenter.org. Enter the world of Harry Potter with wizard crafts and a visit from a magical creature. Ages 5 and up. 

15TH ANNUAL GREAT HALLOWEEN LANTERN PARADE & FESTIVAL: KALEIDOSCOPE
OCT. 25: Patterson Park, 3:30 p.m. creativealliance.org. Annual lantern parade and festival. Parade at 7 p.m.

GLOW BALL DANCE PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST
OCT. 25: Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 8:30 p.m. creativealliance.org. Adults-only Lantern Parade after-party.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HIKE
OCT. 25: Robert E. Lee Park, 1000 Lakeside Dr. 6:30-8:30 p.m. relpnc.org. Solve a Halloween mystery while encountering witches and wildlife along the way. Costumes welcome. Ages 5 to 12. 

15TH ANNUAL GOODWILL GRIDIRON HALLOWEEN PARTY
OCT. 27: Dave & Busters, 7000 Arundel Mills Cir., Hanover. 7 p.m. goodwillgridiron.com. Party with the Baltimore Ravens that includes food, open bar, a costume contest, dancing, games, and a silent auction.

TRICKS AND TREATS AT OREGON RIDGE
OCT. 31: Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. 4:30 p.m. oregonridgenaturecenter.org. Wear your costume and discover the tricks and treats that plants and animals present along the way. Ages 5 and up. 

HALLOWEEN 2014
OCT. 31: Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $35-65. halloween-baltimore.com. In its third year, this Halloween extravaganza features craft beer, live music across four unique areas, a costume contest, all of the science exhibits open, and a new art gallery.

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]]> Fun Events For Easter https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/fun-events-for-easter/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 09:00:00 +0000 http://server2.local/BIT-SPRING/baltimoremagazine.com/html/?post_type=article&p=8842

Another Easter filled with egg-hunting, chocolate-eating, and
(hopefully) warm weather is right around the corner. (It’s Sunday, April
20, if you want to get technical.) From the Inner Harbor all the way
out to Frederick, you can’t go anywhere without finding a scavenger hunt
or bunny breakfast. Be on the lookout for these events:

>> APR. 11-21: 7TH ANNUAL PEEPSHOW
Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org. Enjoy treats, souvenirs, and a sweet display of hundreds of works of art made from the marshmallow candies.

>> APR. 12: BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 8:30-10:30 a.m. $5-12. 410-727-4808. thebmi.org. Munch a continental breakfast, search for eggs, watch a holiday film, and get your picture snapped with the Easter bunny.

>> APR. 12-13, 17-19, 21, 26-27: 19TH ANNUAL BUNNYLAND
Butler’s Orchard, 22200 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $6.75-8.75. 301-972-3299. butlersorchard.com. Take a hayride in Bunnyland, hunt for eggs, participate in the Rubber Ducky Derby, and visit Butler’s very own Country Bunny.

>> APR. 13 & 19: EASTER ON THE FARM
Crumland Farms, 7612 Willow Rd., Frederick. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$9. 301-845-8099. crumland.com. Hop on down for egg hunts, a mini-carnival, hay rides through the Bunny Trail, and visits with the Easter Bunny.

>> APR. 18-19: BUNNY BREAKFAST & TRAIN RIDE
B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. 8:30-9:30 a.m. $21-34. 410-752-2490. borail.org, Reservations required. Enjoy a buffet in the Roundhouse, story time, and carousel rides, plus photos and a train ride with the Easter bunny.

>> APR. 18-20: MARY SUE CANDIES BUNNY BONANZOO
Waterfowl Lake Pavilion at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1876 Mansion House Dr. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with admission ($12.50-17.50). 443-552-5276. marylandzoo.org. Live entertainment, games, crafts, and free egg hunts. Each participating child can redeem his or her eggs for Mary Sue chocolate eggs.

>> APR. 19: BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
Mansion House at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1876 Mansion House Dr. 8:30-10 a.m. Free-$35. 443-552-5276. marylandzoo.org. Enjoy a hot breakfast, plus photo-ops with the Easter bunny and animal encounters.

>> APR. 19: CROMWELL VALLEY PARK EASTER EGG HUNT
Cromwell Valley Park, 2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd., Parkville. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. 410-887-2503. cromwellvalleypark.org. There will be four egg hunts divided by age groups, plus crafts, family games, and egg dyeing.

>> APR. 19: EASTER BASKET MAKING
Enoch Pratt Free Library, Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. 2-3 p.m. Free. 410-396-1580. prattlibrary.org. Celebrate with a program about international Easter traditions, an Easter story, and basket-making.

>> APR. 19: FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNTS
Robert E. Lee Park, 1000 Lakeside Dr. 6-8 p.m. (ages 5-12), 8-9 p.m. (ages 10 and up) $3-5. 410-887-4156. relpnc.org. Registration required. Use your night vision and a flashlight to find hidden eggs along the Robert E. Lee Park trails.

>> APR. 19-20: EGG HUNT AND CRAFT WEEKEND
Clark’s Elioak Farm, 10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. 410-730-4049. clarklandfarm.com. Enjoy continuous egg hunts for varying age groups, Easter crafts, gem-mining, and geode-cracking.

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]]> What’s your favorite outdoor park? https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/whats-your-favorite-outdoor-park/ Mon, 07 Apr 2014 08:30:00 +0000 http://server2.local/BIT-SPRING/baltimoremagazine.com/html/?post_type=article&p=8865

Julia Pellegrini, library technician, University of Maryland: Cromwell Valley Park! The trails are endless and it’s rarely crowded.

Shannon Delanoy, designer and seamstress, Sweet Pepita: Druid Hill Park—my kids love the playgrounds, the zoo, and all the friends they make.

Sarah Bregel, personal trainer: We love Robert E. Lee because of all the great trails. They also have events like maple sugaring and natural egg dyeing!

Jessica Muffoletto, marketing specialist, Kettler Management: The Lenore apartments [Downtown] has its own personal dog park and outside grilling area on the third floor. It’s pretty awesome!

Mary-Margaret Stepanian, PR executive: Canton Waterfront Park is my weekday go-to on a beautiful day. Bag my lunch and chillax—always great for people and dog watching!

›› Do you have a question you want answered? E-mail us at mjess@baltimore magazine.net and your question may be published in an upcoming issue!

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