MARCH 2026
Ongoing HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS, Ages: 7-12. Several parks throughout the Charleston County Parks system. 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Charleston County Parks hosts various events for homeschool groups in our parks throughout the year! From the marsh to the oceans, the outdoors serves as our classroom and makes for great homeschool field trips during science lessons. ccprc.com.
(FL) Every first weekend of the month, year-round, BANK OF AMERICA WEEKEND, 10 am – 5 pm, All ages. History of Div.ing Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. HDM is proud to be a member of the Bank of America Museums on Us®. This program allows Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card cardholders one free general admission on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. The program cannot be combined with other offers and entry is granted to those who present a credit or debit card and a photo ID at the front counter. https://divingmuseum.org/
(VA) thru March 8, 2026; COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG’S SPRING HOMESCHOOL DAYS, 10am – 5pm, K-12 Homeschoolers, Throughout the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185, 1-800-228-8878, groupsales@cwf.org. Step into the 18th century in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg with hands-on history, immersive experiences, and expert guides who bring the past to life. Students won’t just learn history – they’ll live it, craft it, and question it alongside master tradespeople in Virginia’s colonial capital. Use items from our Resource Hub, including virtual tours, articles, and publications, to set the stage for your visit. Cost of Event: $9.00 – $19.00. Colonialwilliamsburg.org/homeschool.
(NC) Ongoing, OPEN STUDIO EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL MAY 31, 2026, 1:30-3:30pm (Ends), Ages 5+. Artspace NC, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh NC, 27601, 919-821-2787, info@artspacenc.org Let your imagination soar in Artspace’s Open Studio and enjoy a self-guided art making activity for ages 5 and up. Every month there will be a new, beginner-level art making activity to experience. Registration is required for children and adults. Free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artspace-open-studio-tickets-1115849950239?aff=oddtdtcreator
(MD) March 1, 2026 (Deadline to enter project created using interlocking plastic blocks), BLOCK PARTY, Exhibitions dates March 20-29. Exhibition Times: Monday–Saturday, 9–8 & Sunday, 11–5. There are no age restrictions for entry. The Delaplaine Arts Center. 40 S Carroll Street. Frederick, MD 21701, 301 698 0656, jclark@delaplaine.org. Most of us have seen amazing things constructed from interlocking plastic building blocks, such as LEGO®. This spring, we’re providing the chance for brick aficionados of all ages to show off their creativity and skill while raising funds for our community engagement programs serving underserved, at-risk, and marginalized audiences! Block Party at the Delaplaine invites brick creators and artists to show off their creations made with or inspired by interlocking blocks in a 10-day public exhibition in Gardiner Hall. Visitors will be able to purchase votes for their favorites, and exhibitors will be eligible for cash and other prizes. The Delaplaine will be open extended hours throughout the exhibition. Entry fee: $10. Free admission to view the exhibition. Contact delaplaine.org/event/block-party/ for more information.
(MD) March 1, 2026, PETER RABBIT AND THE SECRET GARDEN GATE, 1:30pm, Ages: 4-14 recommended. All ages welcome! Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Frank Greene Space, 31 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21713, (301) 694-4744, contact@marylandensemble.org. Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and woodland mischief in this bold new re-imagining of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale! Peter Rabbit & The Secret Garden Gate invites young audiences on a thrilling journey beyond the hedge, where gardens grow secrets, animals talk back, and even the smallest rabbit can change the world. Run time: Around 60 minutes without intermission. Cost of Event: $17-$20 with a limited number of pay what you will tickets ($7-$20) available per performance. https://marylandensemble.org/peter-rabbit-and-the-secret-garden-gate/
(PA) March 1, 2026, BIGFOOT SNOWSHOE RACE, 9am, All Ages. Shawnee Mountain, 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, 570-421-7231, info@shawneemt.com. Strap on your snowshoes and take on a timed race up and down the mountain on closed trails! Race entry includes professional timing, online results, a raffle ticket, a Bigfoot water bottle, and access to free race photos. Registration options include $30 for race entry, $60 for entry with a full-day lift ticket, and $15 snowshoe rentals. Bring your own snowshoes or rent ours—limited quantities available. This year’s race fees will be donated to the Bushkill Outreach food pantry to help residents in Pike and Monroe Counties. $30 race entry and $60 for race fee + full day lift ticket. https://shawneemt.com/events/bigfoot-snowshoe-race/
(NJ) March 7, 2026, MAKERSPACE, 11AM-3PM. The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 973-377-2982 ext. 16, coordinator@metc.org. Did you know that the Global Day of Unplugging takes place on March 6-7? Unplug with us and enjoy screen-free activities like making, creating, and spending time together in shared spaces at Makerspace on March 7. Drop in and use our 3D printer, build with Legos, make jewelry, experiment with our marble run and coding robots, and more. Make a day of it with our special combo ticket. Register today! $10/family, $15/special combo ticket includes entrance to museum, free for members https://metc.org/event/makerspace-march7/
(MD) March 7, 2026, PETER RABBIT AND THE SECRET GARDEN GATE, 10:30am and 1:30pm, Ages: 4-14 recommended. All ages welcome! Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Frank Greene Space, 31 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21713, (301) 694-4744, contact@marylandensemble.org. Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and woodland mischief in this bold new re-imagining of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale! Peter Rabbit & The Secret Garden Gate invites young audiences on a thrilling journey beyond the hedge, where gardens grow secrets, animals talk back, and even the smallest rabbit can change the world. Run time: Around 60 minutes without intermission. Cost of Event: $17-$20 with a limited number of pay what you will tickets ($7-$20) available per performance. https://marylandensemble.org/peter-rabbit-and-the-secret-garden-gate/
(OH) March 7, 2026, REGION 3 OHIO HISTORY DAY COMPETITION, Ages: 12-17, (Grades 6-12). Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106, 216-721-5722 x1503, historyday@wrhs.org. To participate, students choose topics in relation to the yearly theme, conduct research, and present their findings as a paper, exhibit, documentary, website, or performance. In the process, students learn critical thinking skills through finding and evaluating primary and secondary sources, and they hone their creativity in building arguments and presenting their findings in one of the five formats. History Day projects, which may be done in the classroom, after school, or independently, empower students to become true scholars. Student projects are evaluated by volunteer judges, and the top projects advance to represent Region 3 (Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, and Summit counties) in a state-wide competition. Winners at the state contest go on to compete at the National History Day contest held in College Park, MD, each June. 10-20pp, https://www.wrhs.org/learn-discover/programs/for-school-youth/history-day
(NJ) March 7, 2026, MAKERSPACE, 11AM-3PM, METC Education Annex – 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 973-377-2982, education@metc.org. Join us at Makerspace on the first Saturday of every month from January through June! Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum, Makerspace is the place to be! Enjoy hands-on activities in our collaborative workspace geared towards kids ages 5 to 12. Kids will use our 3D printer, build with Legos, make jewelry, experiment with our marble run and coding robots, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. $10/family, $15/combo ticket – family with museum entry tickets included, free for METC members. metc.org/events.
(NJ) March 7, 2026, NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY: HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE™ IN CONCERT, 2 pm & 8 pm, All ages, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, 888.466.5722, ticketservices@njpac.org. Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ iconic score. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Harry, Ron, Hermione and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again. Presentation licensed by CineConcerts. All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. Presented in collaboration with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Cost of Event: $46-$96. https://www.njsymphony.org/.
(PA) March 7 and 8, 2026, SCOUT WEEKEND, All Ages, Shawnee Mountain, 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, 570-421-7231, info@shawneemt.com. Calling all scouts! Join us for our annual March Scout Weekend, featuring special discounts on lift tickets, rentals, and lunch. Commemorative event patches will also be available for participants. Scout Weekend registration is now open, and event tickets are limited, there will be no day-of ticket sales, so be sure to register early. There is no minimum purchase required, and tickets may be purchased for active scouts, their parents, and siblings. Click the link to view the full event flyer and secure your spot for a fun-filled weekend on the mountain! Cost of Event: Varies. https://shawneemt.com/events/scout-weekend/
(MD) March 8, 2026, PETER RABBIT AND THE SECRET GARDEN GATE, 1:30pm, Ages: 4-14 recommended. All ages welcome! Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Frank Greene Space, 31 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21713, (301) 694-4744, contact@marylandensemble.org. Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and woodland mischief in this bold new re-imagining of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale! Peter Rabbit & The Secret Garden Gate invites young audiences on a thrilling journey beyond the hedge, where gardens grow secrets, animals talk back, and even the smallest rabbit can change the world. Run time: Around 60 minutes without intermission. Cost of Event: $17-$20 with a limited number of pay what you will tickets ($7-$20) available per performance. https://marylandensemble.org/peter-rabbit-and-the-secret-garden-gate/
(GA) March 12, 2026, HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM AT ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTER, 1-3 pm. kindergarten through 6th grade. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504, 770-535-1976, sam@elachee.org. Explore guided and self-guided stations that cover different science and nature themes each month. Attendees will also have access to the entire Nature Center and hiking trails. Member child: free, non-member child: $10. www.elachee.org.
(PA) March 13, 14, 15 2026, MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS WEEKEND, All Ages, Shawnee Mountain, 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, 570-421-7231, info@shawneemt.com. Join us for Military Appreciation Weekend as we honor the brave men and women who serve our nation. Active-duty Military members and their immediate families receive a free lift ticket and rentals with valid ID. Retired Military and Reserve members get 50% off lift tickets and rentals. No registration is needed, simply purchase at the window on the day of your visit. Tickets are set aside, so we won’t sell out. From March 13–15, First Responders also receive 1/3 off lift tickets with ID. Rentals, tubing, and lessons are not included. See you in March! Cost of Event: Varies. https://shawneemt.com/events/military-and-first-responders-weekend/
(MD) March 14, 20206, PETER RABBIT AND THE SECRET GARDEN GATE, 10:30am and 1:30pm, Ages: 4-14 recommended. All ages welcome! Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Frank Greene Space, 31 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21713, (301) 694-4744, contact@marylandensemble.org. Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and woodland mischief in this bold new re-imagining of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale! Peter Rabbit & The Secret Garden Gate invites young audiences on a thrilling journey beyond the hedge, where gardens grow secrets, animals talk back, and even the smallest rabbit can change the world. Run time: Around 60 minutes without intermission. Cost of Event: $17-$20 with a limited number of pay what you will tickets ($7-$20) available per performance. https://marylandensemble.org/peter-rabbit-and-the-secret-garden-gate/
(MD) March 15, 2026, PETER RABBIT AND THE SECRET GARDEN GATE, 1:30pm, Ages: 4-14 recommended. All ages welcome! Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Frank Greene Space, 31 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21713, (301) 694-4744, contact@marylandensemble.org. Step into a world of wonder, whimsy, and woodland mischief in this bold new re-imagining of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale! Peter Rabbit & The Secret Garden Gate invites young audiences on a thrilling journey beyond the hedge, where gardens grow secrets, animals talk back, and even the smallest rabbit can change the world. Run time: Around 60 minutes without intermission. Cost of Event: $17-$20 with a limited number of pay what you will tickets ($7-$20) available per performance. https://marylandensemble.org/peter-rabbit-and-the-secret-garden-gate/
(FL) March 15, 2026, St. Patrick’s Day Guided Tours, 11 am and 2 pm. All ages. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Join the History of Diving Museum at 11 AM and 2 PM for a special guided tour of the exhibits! The tour is included in your admission price. March’s tours will coincide with St. Patrick’s Day and feature special highlights of treasure divers. Admission: $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-11, 5 and under free. https://divingmuseum.org/
(FL) March 18, 1026, IMMERSE YOURSELF! GERMAN U-BOATS IN THE KEYS PRESENTATION, 7 pm, All ages. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Join the History of Diving Museum as it hosts Florida Keys historian and PhD Dr. Corey Malcom, who will take us through the role of the Florida Keys in World War II and the often-overlooked history of German U-Boats in their waters. Come early for the Museum’s March Member Mingle! This presentation will take place both in-person and virtually at 7 pm on March 18th at the History of Diving Museum . Free admission https://divingmuseum.org/.
(NJ) March 18, 2026, IRISH HARP: MUSIC & SONG, 7-8 PM. The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 973-377-2982 ext. 16, coordinator@metc.org. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Aideen O’Donnell, renowned Irish harpist. During this family-friendly event, Aideen will present a selection of Irish songs and tunes, masterfully weaving her voice and harp with stories of Ireland. $15/person, $30/family, free for membershttps://metc.org/event/irishharp/
(MD) March 20-29, 2026, BLOCK PARTY, M-S, 9–8 & Sunday, 11–5. The Delaplaine Arts Center. 40 S Carroll Street. Frederick, MD 21701, 301 698 0656, jclark@delaplaine.org. Most of us have seen amazing things constructed from interlocking plastic building blocks, such as LEGO®. This spring, we’re providing the chance for brick aficionados of all ages to show off their creativity and skill while raising funds for our community engagement programs serving underserved, at-risk, and marginalized audiences! Block Party at the Delaplaine invites brick creators and artists to show off their creations made with or inspired by interlocking blocks in a 10-day public exhibition in Gardiner Hall. Visitors will be able to purchase votes for their favorites, and exhibitors will be eligible for cash and other prizes. The Delaplaine will be open extended hours throughout the exhibition. Entry fee: $10. Free admission to view the exhibition. delaplaine.org/event/block-party/
(NJ) March 21, 2026, NJ MAKERS DAY 11AM-3PM. Best for ages 5-11. The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 973-377-2982 ext. 16, coordinator@metc.org. Celebrate NJ Makers Day and New Jersey STEM Month with our “STEM and Sustainability” event! During this free event, our makers will create homemade kaleidoscopes, fidget spinners, paper dancing people, and more. free to all. https://metc.org/event/makers-day-2026/
(AL) March 23, 2026; AMERICAN VILLAGE HOMESCHOOL DAYS, 10a-4p, Appropriate for all ages, American Village,3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115, Call (205) 665-3535 extension 1042 for more information, or email Jessica Averett at javerett@americanvillage.org. Step into the scenes and experience the risks, uncertainties, and dramatic events as they unfolded during America’s founding era. Activities will be planned for all ages on Homeschool Days – designed just for homeschool families! More than a field trip, the American Village educational programs are tied directly to state courses of study in history, citizenship (civics) and government, as well as graduation standards. Unique in its mission to strengthen and renew the foundations of American liberty and constitutional self-government through citizenship education, the American Village is an educational experience like no other! Program fee is $11 for each student, $15 for each chaperone. Reservations are required. Make your reservation online at www.americanvillage.org/online-school-group-reservations/
(SC) March 23, 2026, HOMESCHOOL OPEN FIELD TRIP DAY, Ages: 4-16. Historic Walnut Grove Plantation, 1200 Otts Shoals Road, Roebuck, SC 29376, 864-576-6546, info@spartanburghistory.org. Join other homeschool families for a hands-on, history-filled adventure! Our Homeschool. Field Trip Days invite students of all ages to learn, explore, and make new friends—no large, reservations required. Just sign up, show up, and enjoy an educational day designed especially with homeschoolers in mind. Cost of Event: $8 for children (3 and up), $6 for adults. https://www.spartanburghistory.org/events.
(MD) March 25, 2026, The Annual Maryland Day Mass on St. Clement’s Island, The Mass commemorates the first Catholic Mass in the English New World. The commemorative Mass will be held on the island at 10 a.m. Community members are invited to attend, with water taxi service beginning at 9 a.m. and return trips provided following the Mass. Maryland Day celebrates the first landing of the colonists on St. Clement’s Island – a significant chapter in the history of the island, St. Mary’s County, and the State of Maryland For questions or more information, please call St. Clement’s Island Museum at (301) 769-2222 or visit Facebook.com/SCIMuseum.
(NJ) March 28, 2026, NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY: DISCOVER BEETHOVEN’S “PASTORAL” SYMPHONY, 2 pm, All ages. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, NJPAC (1 Center Street), NJPAC (Newark, NJ 07102), NJPAC (888.466.5722), ticketservices@njpac.org. Discover the storytelling power of classical music! Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony was one of his only works that depicts very specific scenes and storylines, which we’ll dive into measure by measure in this concert. Inspired by Leonard Bernstein’s masterful way of putting young audiences at the center of music-making, this interactive concert will feature inside tips, listening cues, and fun facts that make for the perfect Saturday afternoon family outing! This will be a Relaxed Performance, designed to accommodate the differing needs of our patrons of all abilities, including individuals with autism, sensory sensitivities, or cognitive and physical differences. Audience members are encouraged to enter and exit the concert hall as needed throughout the performance and bring comfort items like sensory tools or stuffed animals that will aid in enhancing your musical experience! Accommodations such as large-print programs, sensory guides, a relaxation room, and more are also available. This New Jersey Symphony Family Concert is presented in NJPAC’s Prudential Hall. Cost of Event: $10-$22. https://www.njsymphony.org/. Please note: If you are someone who prefers silence when you are enjoying a concert, this performance may not be the best fit for you.
March 29, 2026, HISTORIC MARKER UNVEILING HONORING ST. MARY’S COUNTY AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF STUFFED HAM, 2 pm. grounds of the St. Clement’s Island Museum. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held next door at The Potomac Gardens and will include samples of a variety of locally made stuffed ham from across St. Mary’s County. For additional details, please contact Museum Division Manager Karen Stone at: karen.stone@stmaryscountymd.gov or visit the St. Clement’s Island Museum Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum, and find more information under Events.
(MD) March 31 – April 3, 2026. , JUNIOR HISTORIAN PROGRAM – NEW ADVENTURES, ages 7–12. Piney Point Lighthouse, 44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point, MD 20674. The New Adventures track is packed with all-new activities. Returning participants are encouraged to try this track, and it is open to all children ages 7–12. This program runs for four days per session, with three hours of activities each day, blending outdoor exploration with interactive history lessons. . Registration is required and parents are encouraged to reserve their child’s spot soon, as each program is limited to 12 participants to provide the best hands-on experience possible. The cost is $100 per child for the entire 4-day program. For more information about the program and other educational activities at the museums, please email Olivia Flack with the Museum Division at Olivia.Flack@stmaryscountymd.gov. For more information on Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, call (301) 994-1471 or visit: museums .stmarysmd.com.