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Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® {WIN Tickets}


Rolls Into M&T Bank Stadium June 2, 2012

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® brings an all-new event, PATH OF DESTRUCTIONSM, the largest summer stadium event on the East Coast to Baltimore! Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam PATH OF DESTRUCTIONSM will create greater havoc in the Harbor than ever before on Saturday, June 2 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Adult ticket prices start at just $25, kids start at $10, and a limited number of Total Access Passes and VIP tickets are also available. The event begins at 7:00 p.m on Saturday, June 2 and the Party ...

ANGELINA BALLERINA™: MUSICAL MOVES


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Strike a delightful chord with your little dancer in the newest release featuring the mouseling with all the moves in Angelina Ballerina™: Musical Moves, a new, five-episode collection on DVD, Digital Download and On Demand June 12, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.  Step up and have a great time with Angelina, Gracie, Alice and all their friends as they get their groove on!

 

 

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AWESOME ADVENTURES: RACES, CHASES & FUN


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Zoom Into Action-Packed Fun With Your Preschool Pals


On DVD, Digital Download And On Demand
June 12, 2012 From Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment.

On your mark … get set … go for all new fast and furious entertainment in Awesome Adventures: Races, Chases & Fun, racing onto DVD, Digital Download and On Demand June 12, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Zoom into action-packed fun with six rip-roaring adventures featuring preschool favorites Thomas & Friends™, Fireman Sam™ and Bob the Builder™.  Always driving home lessons in friendship, loyalty, responsibility and teamwork, this trio takes ...

Queenstown Premium Outlets


Special Events

Military Appreciation Month
May 1-31
Members of the Armed Services and their families are invited to "Show your ID & Save" to receive a complimentary VIP Coupon Book.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Sun, May 13

Celebrate Mother's Day. Find the perfect gift for Mom or spend a day shopping with her at a Queenstown Premium Outlets or give her the Gift of Style and Value with a Premium Outlets® | Simon ® Gift Card - available on-site and online. Plus, visit center-specific websites for special Mother's Day offers and shopping packages ...


Its Bug Season!


According to the National Pest Management Association, an unseasonably warm winter is expected to bring bugs and pests out of hibernation early this year, meaning we’re in store for prolonged mosquito season. Rather than turning to toxic bug sprays to fight against mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), Mom’s everywhere can count on PIC® to help protect their families from dangerous mosquito bites with two unique products that provide maximum protection with all-natural ingredients that don’t need to be applied to skin.

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Wildlife Weekend


One lucky reader a fabulous RCA HD video camera

Join the movement! Macaroni Kid is helping Dawn educate more than 2 million kids this spring about the issues affecting wildlife, from oil spills to backyard ecosystems. Check out the FREE, downloadable lesson plans and experiments for teachers and parents. The fun doesn't end in the classroom – you'll also find FREE "Wildlife Weekend" family activities that you can do in your own backyard.

To continue Dawn's 30+ year commitment to preserving wildlife, Dawn worked with their partners at The Marine Mammal Center and International Bird Rescue to ...

THE TUMBLER AND THE BAT-POD ARE ON THEIR WAY!


Fans who have been eagerly awaiting the July 20 release of “The Dark Knight Rises” will have an opportunity to get a firsthand look at the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod, which will be driving into Baltimore on Monday, May 28.

Both the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod have served as high-powered modes of transportation for Batman in Christopher Nolan’s earlier blockbusters—with the Tumbler first appearing in “Batman Begins,” and the Bat-Pod being introduced in “The Dark Knight.”  They will both be featured in different ways in the hugely anticipated ...

AMF Summer Unplugged & Summer Pass!


AMF's Summer Unplugged is this summer's best bowling deal for kids!  And adults get in on the fun too with Summer Pass.

Summer Unplugged:
Zip, Zero, Zilch for Kids 15 and Under
At select AMF centers, two free games of bowling per day for kids 15 and under. (Shoe rental not included, but they’re worth paying for.)

 

  • Time: Free bowling until 8:00PM, 7 days a week.
  • Dates: Monday, May 14 through Monday, September 3 (Labor Day).
  • Parents go to http://bit.ly/AMFfree to select a ...

Enjoy Summer Vacation at Gaylord Hotels


Fireworks, Parade and ShrekFeast at Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Md.

Shrek and his friends have taken over the Capital this summer. Summer Fun with Shrek & Friends guests at the Gaylord National Resort will be greeted with a DreamWorks activity book and a pair of Shrek ears, as well as one morning priority reservation for the ShrekFeast interactive character meal. The package also includes a Character Parade, front-of-line access to DreamWorks character Meet and Greets, a Puss In Boots Quest for the Magic Beans Scavenger Hunt, a family movie ...


June 19 – August 15 at Bow Tie Cinemas!


Free Admission!

 Show Time 10AM
 Doors open at 9AM
 Absolutely Free Admission!
 Seating limited to theater capacity; tickets issued on a first come-first served basis
 Annapolis, MD – Harbour 9

Film titles include:

  Cats & Dogs Legend of the Gardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole Yogi Bear Happy Feet Two  
 
Journey 2 Dolphin Tale Shorts Inkheart Happy Feet

 

 

MARYLAND WELCOMES THE BLUE ANGELS


Star-Spangled 200 Air Show Announced for June, 2012

The air show will take place June 16-17, 2012 during Star-Spangled Sailabration, Maryland's international maritime and air festival that kicks off the bicentennial of the War of 1812 in Maryland.

The Blue Angels, the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, will be performing in Baltimore for the first time during the Star-Spangled Air Show, a two-day event featuring multiple acts flying above the waters of Fort McHenry. The Blue Angels are in Baltimore to conduct familiarization flights of the local area in advance of their performance.

Star-Spangled Sailabration is the national ...

Subscriber Contest!


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Each week I pour countless hours into this newsletter (plus my heart and soul)! I do my best to find free and/or inexpensive events to bring your family as well as, awesome giveaways, craft projects and so much more. I am so appreciative of each and every one of you, because of you I have been able to watch Macaroni Kid Annapolis grow over the past 17 months! What better way to thank you....than a giveaway?

 

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THE CAMELS HAVE RETURNED TO THE MARYLAND ZOO!


Bring your family, bring your camera and take the ride of the summer!

The camels are here!  The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s summer resident camels have arrived in Baltimore from their winter home in North Carolina.  Beginning today, May 1, The Maryland Zoo invites you to take the ride of a lifetime on the back of these desert dwellers!  From now through July 31 and again September 1-30, Zoo visitors will be able to ride 12-year-old Oscar, the 2,800 lb Bactrian camel, or Dromedary camel Niles, who is 11-years-old and almost 8 feet tall.

This year Zoo visitors can also see ...


This Week's Picks:


May 18th through May 19th

Friday, May 18 - Madeline Storytime

Explore Madeline's adventures with stories, crafts, and a visit from Madeline herself.
Where: Barnes & Noble, Annapolis.
When: 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 2 to 8.
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE
For more info: barnesandnoble.com
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Saturday, May 19 - Mother - Daughter Tea Time

Mother - Daughter Tea Time will consist of morning tea and treats.
Where: Chick Fil A Kent Island
When: TWO SITTINGS: 9:00AM & 10:00AM
Who: Everyone!
How: To take part please RSVP by signing up at Chick-fil-A or
calling in: 410-643-6907
Cost: $10 Per Mom and Daughter and $5 Additional Daughter. Payment take on the day. Includes reserved seating, tableside service, beverage, brunch-style treats and icedream, activities and photos.
For more info: Questions? Please email us: marketing@cfakentisland.com
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Saturday, May 19 - Kent Island Day

Enjoy historic exhibits and demos, vendors, activities for children, food and entertainment at this event commemorating the founding of Kent Island in 1631.
Where: Stevensville, MD
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE
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Saturday, May 19 - Strike a Pose Family Day

Explore the art of photography with activities for the whole family. Be inspired by the museum’s exhibition, Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage, and explore your world through a new lens. Borrow a camera, or bring your own, for a photo-scavenger hunt and document your travels in an album to take home.
Where: Smithsonian American Art Museum Kogod Courtyard
When: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just show up!
Cost: FREE
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Macaroni Kid Birthday Party Guide!


Do you own a kid friendly business that provides products, activities, or entertainment for birthday or other types of children's parties?  List your business with Macaroni Kid Annapolis-Kent Island!

Email me today at leeannef@macaronikid.com (Subject "Birthday") for early bird special rates!


QAC Library Events


May


Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, May 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Nursery rhymes, song, movement, and story
For ages 3 months through 36 months with an adult
Kent Island Branch Library, 200 Library Circle, Stevensville, MD
Free of charge. No registration required.

LEGO(R) Food Challenge
Saturday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m.
Build a favorite food or show us what's growing in your garden using the library's LEGO collection.
For ages 5-12
Kent Island Branch Library, 200 ...

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore


2012 Events!

At The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, on Thursday, March 1 they will resume seven-day-a-week operations.  Most events are free with paid Zoo admission (or FREE if you are a Zoo member) unless noted by the ($) symbol.
 
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD WEEK
mAY 7-11 │ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. │ Base Camp Discovery

Come visit the Zoo during prime bird migration season!  During this themed week, our on-grounds Education programming will focus on the birds that migrate to and through the area.  Learn what the birds are up to when they journey ...


Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park


Imagine the whole family racing down the 400 ft waterslides or playing a game of volleyball in the pool. Maybe you’d like to have your family picture taken with Yogi Bear or play a game of “Down & Dirty” kickball. How about cooking dinner over a campfire? In the evening, you can practice your putting on our 18 hole mini-golf course, kick up your heels at the dance or just sit back and enjoy our outdoor movie theater. Whatever you choose, rest assured that at the end of the day ...


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