Calvert Marine Museum Calendar of Events This page last updated
April 28, 2008
2008 Printable Schedule _________________________________________ Wm. B Tennison Schedule
APRIL Monday, April 21
Bubble Mania! Bubbles, bubbles everywhere - big ones, small ones, and odd shaped ones too. Join us in celebrating wind month by making bubbles. Create wierd shapes in bubble wands and learn what bubbles can do. Participate in contests or just have fun watching. Free with museum admission. Wednesday, April 23
SIMBC: Morning Sailing - 10 a.m. at the museum. Thursday, April 24
Little Minnows: Weather You Know It or Not . . . 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Do I need a sweater or shorts today? Why am I feeling blue? The weather might help answer these questions. We will match clouds, make a weather dial, and a weather braid. Space is limited. Preregistration suggested. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. FULL Saturday, April 26
5th Annual Spring Basket Bingo Extravaganza: Held at the St. John Vianney Family Life Center, Prince Frederick. Over $20,000 in prizes! Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games begin at 6 p.m. Tickets on sale now. Proceeds benefit the Calvert Marine Museum Society. For more information call 410-326-2042, ext. 17. For a printable flyer and ticket order form, send an email request to carnesmd@co.cal.md.us. Get the printable information flyer Saturday, April 26
Boomerang Workshop: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors of all ages can make their own boomerang and learn the aerodynamics that make the down-under missiles fly. Materials fee $2. Sunday, April 27
Cadet Girl Scout Program: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lighthouse badge. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Sunday, April 27
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum.
MAY Friday, May 2
First FREE Friday! The museum is open and free to the public 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join Sail Solomons to learn more about sailing. Saturday, May 3
Young Buccaneers: Play on the Bay. 10 a.m. to noon. Wednesday, May 7
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Thursday, May 8
Little Minnows: Butterflies. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 10
Solomons Maritime Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ALL FREE Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, Food, Craft Demonstrations, Storytelling, Boat Rides, Children's Activities, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Demonstrations, music by Tom Lewis, Deanna Dove and more! Sunday, May 11
Antique Boat and Marine Engines:
On display in the museum parking lot through midday.
Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Brunch Cruise:
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Evening Cruise:
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, May 17
Fossil Field Experience
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs. For ages 8 and up. Cost is $20. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Sunday, May 18
THE TENNISON WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC TOURS Sunday, May 18
Model Sailboat Regatta:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the boat basin.Sunday-Tuesday, May 18-20
Sailors on the Shore:
This is your opportunity to learn everything you ever wanted to know about radio-controlled model boats. Program ends with your own mini-regatta. Enrollment limited to 10. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.Tuesday, May 20
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Thursday, May 22
Little Minnows: Butterflies. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24
DIERKS BENTLEY - Live in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Premium seats are $50 each; reserved seats are $40 each; there is a $2.50 service charge per ticket. Proceeds benefit the Calvert Marine Museum. Click here for details.
Tickets on sale to CMMS members Tuesday, March 4 at 10:00am online at at the online ticket booth or through phone charge at 1-800-787-9454. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 10 at 10:00am online at at the online ticket booth or through phone charge at 1-800-787-9454. This is a rain or shine, outdoor concert. Chairs are provided and assigned; no lawn chairs allowed. A food court and beverage stations are provided; no coolers allowed. For more information, call 410-326-2042 x16, x17, x18, or x46. Sunday, May 25
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Thursday, May 29
Dr. Ralph Eshelman speaks on Guiding Lights: A History of Seamarks: 7 p.m. in the auditorium. FREE!
JUNE Wednesday, June 4
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Friday, June 6
First FREE Friday! The museum is open and free to the public 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Celebrate Summer. Half-hour cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison: 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7 p.m. Ages 12 and up, $3, and children under 12, $2. Saturday, June 7
Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Head north to visit some lighthouses of the upper bay. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Sunday, June 8
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Thursday, June 12
Little Minnows: Good Ole Summer Time. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12
Chuck Fithian Lecture: Hearts of Oak: The Royal Navy in the Chesapeake Campaign, 1813-1814. 7 p.m. in the auditorium. FREE! Saturday, June 14
Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Head south to visit some lighthouses of the lower bay. Stop over at Smith Island for lunch. Preregistration required. Call 410- 326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, June 14
Fossil Field Experience: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs. For ages 8 and up. Cost is $20. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
Sunday, June 15
Father's Day Brunch Cruise: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Sunday, June 15
Father's Day Evening Cruise: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Wednesday, June 18
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Saturday, 21 June
Bay Smarter Workshop: Designed for homeowners who own property in the Critical Area, or for any property owner interested in being a better steward of the land. Saturday, 21 June
Celebrate the Summer Solstice: Family summer activities all day. Free with museum admission. Sunday, June 22
SIMBC: SIMBC & GSMS Event - Schooner at 10 a.m. and Skipjacks at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22
Remote Controlled Sailboat Regatta in the boat basin.
Monday, June 23
Patuxent Sojourn: Join the Patuxent paddlers for a showing of Preacher for the Patuxent at 6:30 p.m., followed by Black Diamonds, showing the effects of mountaintop coal mining. In the auditorium. FREE!
JULY Friday, July 4
NO First Free Friday for July 4th. Friday, July 4
Fireworks Cruise: 8 p.m. till . . . Come aboard for the best view in town and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Call early! Wednesday, July 9
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Thursday, July 10
Little Minnows: Sharks! 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. These fascinating predators are found all over the world, even in the Chesapeake Bay. The more we know about them, the less we need to fear them. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, July 12
SHARKFEST! Doug Poole's live shark pool lets children touch the sandpaper skin of a real shark. Have your picture taken in the jaws of a Giant Megalodon shark skeleton. Learn the amazing facts about shark habits and habitats. Find a 20-million-year-old shark's tooth in the Discovery Room. The day will include fish face painting, marine games, shark crafts, displays by the Fossil Club, and shark mural painting. All activities are free with museum admission. Sunday, July 13
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Saturday, July 19
Sunset in the Tropics Cruise: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Experience "Sunset in the Tropics" and enjoy a day-old full moon on the same cruise. Listen to Key West music and enjoy tropical cuisine. Parrot Heads welcome.Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
Sunday, July 20
Radio Controlled Model Sailboat Race in the boat basin. Wednesday, July 23
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Thursday, July 24
Little Minnows: Sharks! 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. These fascinating predators are found all over the world, even in the Chesapeake Bay. The more we know about them, the less we need to fear them. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Sunday, July 27
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum.
AUGUST Wednesday, August 6
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Sunday, August 10
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Wednesday, August 20
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Saturday, August 23
National Dog Day 2008: Don't miss National Dog Day 2008 on beautiful Solomons Island in Maryland! This FREE event will feature a host of activities for dog-lovers including dog shows, vendors, entertainment, contests, demonstrations, children’s activities, celebrities and most importantly, dog adoptions offered by numerous nonprofit rescue organizations. Click Here for Details Sunday, August 24
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum.
SEPTEMBER Wednesday, September 3
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Wednesday, September 17
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Sunday, September 28
SIMBC: SIMBC & GSMS Event - Schooner at 10 a.m. and Skipjacks at 2 p.m.
OCTOBER Satruday-Sunday, October 4-5
SIMBC: PRAD Model Show and Sailing Demos. Wednesday, October 8
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Sunday, October 12
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Wednesday, October 22
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Sunday, October 26
SIMBC: Commodore Cup Regatta, 2 p.m. at the museum.
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