Don’t stay dry! Join us for our biggest summer event. Enjoy water games and experiments for the whole family. Create and race homemade mini boats. Participate in a river treasure hunt. Meet live creatures that depend on rivers and streams. Explore the wonders of snow, ice and water in the “stages of water” area for little ones. Food trucks on-site. On-site parking is limited. Off-site parking with complimentary shuttle available when parking lot fills. Registration/Info: 410-313-0400.
All ages $8 Robinson annual pass holders; $10 general admission; Free under 3 yrs
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Event Schedule & Map
Movie in the Planetarium Planetarium Ages 5 +
Show-times at 10:15am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm. Movie length approximately 30 minutes. *Limited seating. Hand stamps for seating begin 10 minutes prior to each showing at the planetarium theater door.
Watch Expedition Reef to learn about the secrets of the "rainforests of the sea" as you embark on an oceanic safari through the world's most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems.
Water Experiments Show Classroom 1 Ages 5 +
Presentations at 11am, noon, 1pm and 2pm. Presentation length approximately 20 minutes. Join us for a series of fun experiments using water!
Water Sensory Room - Classroom 2 All ages; 10am-4pm
Cool off indoors while enjoying sensory play all about water.
Reptile & Amphibian Program - Auditorium All ages, Presentations at 11am, 1pm and 3pm
Presentation length approximately 20 minutes *Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Meet snakes, turtles and more with MATTS (Mid-Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society) and discover how water is key to their survival.
Sensory-Friendly Break Room - Backyard Viewing Room All ages, 10am-4pm
Sometimes special events can be overwhelming for children. If your child is in need of a quiet space with activities to calm them down, please use this space. Please be respectful of the needs of all participants.
Fishmobile - Front Circle Drive All ages, 10am-4pm
The Fishmobile is a mobile aquarium from Phillips Wharf Environmental Center. On-board are 13 tanks and 2 touch tanks in which you can find animals native to the Chesapeake Bay!
Howard Co. Fire Department - Front Circle Drive All ages, 10am-4pm
Explore the water rescue boat, learn about the underwater search and rescue robot, and get sprayed by the water hose at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm.
Kiddie Car Wash - Meadow Tent All ages, 10am-4pm
Ever wonder what it's like to go through a car wash without the car? Cool off by walking through the mist tent "car wash."
Food Vendors - Front Circle Drive and Front Awning 10am-4pm
HomeSlyce Pizza and Bmore Mochichi have tasty options for meals and snacks.
Water Play & Games - Outdoor Puppet Stage Area All ages, 10am-4pm
Challenge your friends and family to different water games for you to play at your leisure. Come ready to get wet!
Compost Demo - Far end of parking lot All ages, 10am-4pm
Join Master Gardeners to learn how to compost in your backyard. Howard County residents are eligible for a free compost bin.
Stages of Water Outdoor Play - Mezzanine level patio All ages, 10am-4pm
Discover water in various stages through sensory play with ice, “snow,” water beads and more.
Creek Treasure Hunt - Skunk Cabbage Creek Bridge Ages 2-5, 10am-4pm
Help us find the golden rocks down at the creek and return them to their treasure chest. This river alternative is great for younger visitors.
Activities at the Beach - Walk to beach takes approximately 10 minutes
- River Treasure Hunt, All ages, 10am-4pm
- Boat Making, All ages, 10am-4pm
Help us find the golden rocks down at the river and return them to their treasure chest on the beach! You can also make your own boat to float on the river out of natural materials and twine.
-Dip-netting & Macroinvertebrate ID Station, 4 yrs +, 10am-4pm
Come discover the tiny creatures that reside in our river and what they become once they transform into adults. We’ll provide nets and help with identification. Please wear close-toed water shoes or old sneakers that can get wet.