Calendar & Special Events
Special Events at Port Discovery
Tired of the same old routine? There are SO many fun things to see, do, and explore at Port Discovery! In addition to our daily programs, you’ll find fun family events like Rattle Your Bones, Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Day, Winter Break, Noontime New Year, and so many more happening throughout the year at Port Discovery!
Feature Events, Campaigns, & Promotions
May 31 - August 30 : Friday Fun Nights
Friday nights from May through August the museum will extend its hours to 7pm. From 4pm-7pm admission will be $15!
August 24 : Set Sail for School
Ahoy, future scholars and adventurers! On August 24th, as summer winds down, prepare to embark on an unforgettable voyage at Port Discovery for our annual back-to-school event— Set Sail for School!
September 28 : Queens & Kings & Knights & Things
Enjoy medieval themed programming presented by our education experts at Port Discovery! As part of this special program, our education experts will be offering a variety of activities that promote social and hands-on learning.
Calendar of Events
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2 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
2 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
3 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Join Seashell the Mermaid for a bountiful bubble blowing bonanza. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Join Seashell the Mermaid for a bountiful bubble blowing bonanza. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
$15 Friday Fun Nights
$15 Friday Fun Nights
Friday nights from May through August the museum will extend its hours to 7pm. From 4pm-7pm admission will be $15!
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Restaurant Games
Restaurant Games
Join in the fun as you compete in the ultimate restaurant challenge. From taking orders and delivering the food, to setting the table and dropping the check this interactive game... Read more »
1 event,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
3 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Join Seashell the Mermaid for a bountiful bubble blowing bonanza. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
2 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
3 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
$15 Friday Fun Nights
$15 Friday Fun Nights
Friday nights from May through August the museum will extend its hours to 7pm. From 4pm-7pm admission will be $15!
Creative Cuisine Workshop
Creative Cuisine Workshop
Whip up savory snacks, sweet treats, and refreshing drinks while mastering new cooking skills! Explore recipes for simple and healthy snacks in a fun environment. Join us for special Summer... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Restaurant Games
Restaurant Games
Join in the fun as you compete in the ultimate restaurant challenge. From taking orders and delivering the food, to setting the table and dropping the check this interactive game... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication. Due to scheduling,... Read more »
3 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Join Seashell the Mermaid for a bountiful bubble blowing bonanza. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
2 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
3 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Join Seashell the Mermaid for a bountiful bubble blowing bonanza. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Join Seashell the Mermaid for a bountiful bubble blowing bonanza. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
5 events,
The Official Who Was? Ultimate Fan Experience with Snug Books
Inspired by Who Was? – the #1 New York Times bestselling history and biography series – the Official Who Was? Ultimate Fan Experience is a summer reading celebration of history’s iconic trailblazers, innovators, important events... Read more »
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Dance Party with DJ Wavey Jones
Dance Party with DJ Wavey Jones
Enter the Playhouse and join a dance party mixed by DJ Wavey Jones. Featuring musical instruments, props, and special effects to get kids and adults moving and grooving! Due to... Read more »
$15 Friday Fun Nights
$15 Friday Fun Nights
Friday nights from May through August the museum will extend its hours to 7pm. From 4pm-7pm admission will be $15!
1 event,
National Ice Cream Day Celebration
National Ice Cream Day Celebration
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Port Discovery by grabbing some free ice cream samples and participating in ice cream themed games. Programming this Saturday, July 20th Includes… Baltimore in... Read more »
1 event,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
3 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Seashell the Mermaid Blows Bubbles
Join Seashell the Mermaid for a bountiful bubble blowing bonanza. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
2 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic activities using a variety of giant parachutes. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
1 event,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
3 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Dance Party with DJ Wavey Jones
Dance Party with DJ Wavey Jones
Enter the Playhouse and join a dance party mixed by DJ Wavey Jones. Featuring musical instruments, props, and special effects to get kids and adults moving and grooving! Due to... Read more »
$15 Friday Fun Nights
$15 Friday Fun Nights
Friday nights from May through August the museum will extend its hours to 7pm. From 4pm-7pm admission will be $15!
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Restaurant Games
Restaurant Games
Join in the fun as you compete in the ultimate restaurant challenge. From taking orders and delivering the food, to setting the table and dropping the check this interactive game... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Drumming Them Drums
Drumming Them Drums
Join Port Discovery’s our Education team in a drum circle experience! Use one of our loaner drums and learn how African drumming has been used for communication. Due to scheduling,... Read more »
3 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
Dream Big, Play More! Summer Camp at Port Discovery
Summer Camp is in session at Port Discovery! Each day campers will dive into STEAM with art creations, engineering experiences and scientific discovery through play. Campers will be given ample... Read more »
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
3 events,
Wonders of Water : Closed for Cleaning
During the summer, Wonders of Water will be closed for sanitary cleaning on Monday afternoons beginning at 3 PM and will reopen Tuesday afternoons at 1 PM.
Dream Big, Play More! Summer Camp at Port Discovery
Summer Camp is in session at Port Discovery! Each day campers will dive into STEAM with art creations, engineering experiences and scientific discovery through play. Campers will be given ample... Read more »
Discovery Tales
Discovery Tales
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
2 events,
Dream Big, Play More! Summer Camp at Port Discovery
Summer Camp is in session at Port Discovery! Each day campers will dive into STEAM with art creations, engineering experiences and scientific discovery through play. Campers will be given ample... Read more »
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know about visiting Port Discovery for the first time.
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