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Darla's Dialog 9/15/22

Weekend Event Details, Discount Codes, and Contests

By Darla Winstead - Publisher of Macaroni Kid Annapolis September 15, 2022

Hi Friends,

There is a lot going on this weekend and as we head into fall. I have a lot to share with you this week. So let's get started.


Anne Arundel County Fair - This Weekend

This FUN family event runs today through Sunday at the AA County Fairgrounds in Crownsville. Mac KID will be there from 9-1 on Friday during Kids' Day and again on Sunday for the Cute Kid Contest at 9:45. Read Anne Arundel County Fair: Kid's Day, Cute Kid Contest & Tix Giveaway for times and details about Kid's Day and the Cute Kid Contest. There is also a link to purchase fair tickets.  Hope to see you there!

Our ticket drawing was earlier this week.  Congratulations to our two ticket winners - Katie A. and Kelsey W.  


Free Museum Day - Sat. Sept. 17

Have you gotten your free tickets yet for Museum Day? Our article Museum Day in the Annapolis Area shows you several area museums that are participating and provides links to get your free tickets online.  My husband and I are going to check out the Museum of Historic Annapolis on Saturday.  Which museum would you like to see?


Hispanic Awareness Month: Sept. 15 - Oct. 15

The Annapolis area is celebrating the Hispanic/Latino culture in a big way with many events. I've listed them in this week's article Hispanic Heritage Month in AnnapolisI'll get them on the calendar soon and update as I hear about more.

Try out the recipe An Easy and Delicious Arroz con Leche Recipe Your Kids Will Love at home. Make it and let me know what your kids think.

Did you know that Caliente Grill, in Annapolis hosts many events each month that your family will enjoy? Learn how to make a tortilla or piñata, listen to a Mariachi band, or learn how to order your meal in Spanish. Caliente Grill - Latino Cuisine at its Best! lists event dates and times for the next month. Come for the delicious food and stay for the program. Reservations required - 410-626-1444 

Caliente Grill and Macaroni KID Annapolis will be giving away 4 - $25 gift cards between now and Oct. 15 (one each week). This weekend, the giveaway will be on our Macaroni KID Facebook page.     


CertifiKID - Save Money On Fun

Have you tried CertifiKID? It's a website to purchase discounted tickets for family fun and adventure. I found several deals, all within an easy drive and am sharing them with you in CertifiKID Deals for you.  Take a look!  


Boo Bag Sponsors Needed

Promote your business and participate in a fun community tradition. This year, we will hand deliver 100 bags filled with toys, art projects, Halloween goodies, snacks, and items from local businesses. The bags will go to the first 100 MacKID readers to sign up in early October. Read Sponsors Wanted for 2022 Macaroni KID Annapolis Halloween Boo Bags for everything you need to know.


Egypt Vacation Contest

National Geographic's Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is giving away an 8-day/7-night family vacation to Egypt. Now that's a once in a lifetime trip! Read Win a Family Vacation to Egypt for details on how to enter the contest. Deadline to enter is Oct. 31.

You can see National Geographic's Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience in DC through Feb. 6, 2023. Save 50% off kid's tickets HERE using the code KIDFUN. 


Savings Codes

Crustology (pizza crust) -10% off, use code MACARONI10

1Thrive (wall organizers) - $20 off, use code MK20! 


Whew - That was a lot!  

Until next week ... Peace, Love and Macaroni!   

- Darla




Macaroni Kid Annapolis is a free hyper-local resource for families in the Annapolis area (and surrounding communities).  It is your place to FIND FAMILY FUN through our website, weekly e-newsletter, social media sites, and Macaroni Kid sponsored events.  We gather together all kinds of local family events and activities each week and add useful information about classes, family-focused businesses, book and product reviews, recipes, crafts, school and camp guides and more.  Macaroni Kid Annapolis is full of kid-friendly events on our event calendar.  

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