Calendar & Special Events
Special Events at Port Discovery
Tired of the same old routine? There are SO many fun things to see, do, and explore at Port Discovery! In addition to our daily programs, you’ll find fun family events like Set Sail for School, National Ice Cream Day Celebration, Winter Break, Noontime New Year, and so many more happening throughout the year at Port Discovery!
Feature Events, Campaigns, & Promotions
January 19 : Sensory Friendly Sunday
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the general public.
January 20 : Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Port Discovery will be open for extended hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Join us at the museum and participate in a variety of MLK Day activities presented by our learning specialists.
January 25 : Stuffies Day Out
Bring your favorite stuffed toy for a fun-filled day of imaginative play! Enjoy teddy-bear themed programming and a special visit from Danny Joe from Danny Joe’s Tree House!
January 29-31 : Downtown Discovery Days
In partnership with DPOB, visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team on select days in January!
February 1 : Hops & Vines
Join us for a grown-up friend-raiser (21+) in support of Port Discovery’s educational and access programs, where we bring together the best breweries and wineries from around the region for an evening of premier tastings!
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Join us for 12 Days of Play! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be... Read more »
Woodland Village
Sled into winter with your very own woodland village art project! Using natural materials such as pinecones and available art supplies, create the winter wonderland of your imagination through miniature... Read more »
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
4 events,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Join us for 12 Days of Play! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be... Read more »
Woodland Village
Sled into winter with your very own woodland village art project! Using natural materials such as pinecones and available art supplies, create the winter wonderland of your imagination through miniature... Read more »
Noontime New Year
Noontime New Year
Help Port Discovery ring in 2025 with our annual Noontime New Year celebration! Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with a day full of engaging programming and activities designed... Read more »
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
1 event,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Join us for 12 Days of Play! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be... Read more »
2 events,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Join us for 12 Days of Play! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be... Read more »
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
1 event,
Winter Break at Port Discovery
Join us for 12 Days of Play! ‘Tis the season for a winter break filled with fun and special educational activities from our Learning & Visitor Experience team! Port Discovery will be... Read more »
6 events,
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic, physically active games using our giant parachute! From pretending to be ocean animals to popping popcorn, work out your bodies and imagination. Due to... Read more »
3 events,
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Polar Discovery Time
Polar Discovery Time
Explore the globe's iciest extremes and the creatures that live there with a polar themed Discovery Time! Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
3 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Sensory Snowman
Sensory Snowman
Bring the magic of winter indoors by creating your very own adorable sock snowman! Decorate your snowman without sew or snow in a hands-on art project at the museum. Due... Read more »
Cardboard Box Theater
Cardboard Box Theater
Step into our Playhouse exhibit, where imagination takes center stage! In this fun-filled activity, kids can transform simple cardboard boxes into creative set pieces, costumes, and props for their own... Read more »
4 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Hip Hop FUNdamentals: DJ-ing
Hip Hop FUNdamentals: DJ-ing
Join DJ Wavey Jones and Emcee Sethy K in an exciting program all about the elements of Hip-Hop! Dive into the world of rhythm and beatmatching through fun, interactive games.... Read more »
Are You Sure You Know Game Show
Are You Sure You Know Game Show
Are you sure you know?! Discover answers to questions you think you knew the answer to. Complete fun physical challenges and learn cool facts about animals, space and food! Due... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Polar Discovery Time
Polar Discovery Time
Explore the globe's iciest extremes and the creatures that live there with a polar themed Discovery Time! Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
3 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Sensory Snowman
Sensory Snowman
Bring the magic of winter indoors by creating your very own adorable sock snowman! Decorate your snowman without sew or snow in a hands-on art project at the museum. Due... Read more »
Cardboard Box Theater
Cardboard Box Theater
Step into our Playhouse exhibit, where imagination takes center stage! In this fun-filled activity, kids can transform simple cardboard boxes into creative set pieces, costumes, and props for their own... Read more »
5 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Parachute Games
Parachute Games
Participate in a selection of dramatic, physically active games using our giant parachute! From pretending to be ocean animals to popping popcorn, work out your bodies and imagination. Due to... Read more »
Hip Hop FUNdamentals: DJ-ing
Hip Hop FUNdamentals: DJ-ing
Join DJ Wavey Jones and Emcee Sethy K in an exciting program all about the elements of Hip-Hop! Dive into the world of rhythm and beatmatching through fun, interactive games.... Read more »
3 events,
Sensory Friendly Sundays
Sensory Friendly Sundays
Port Discovery’s Sensory Friendly Sundays provide Museum access to families who would benefit from a sensory friendly experience and quieter setting at Port Discovery two hours before opening to the... Read more »
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Polar Discovery Time
Polar Discovery Time
Explore the globe's iciest extremes and the creatures that live there with a polar themed Discovery Time! Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs... Read more »
5 events,
OPEN : MLK Day
Port Discovery is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Join us at the museum and participate in a variety of MLK Day activities presented by our learning specialists.
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Speech Bubbles
Speech Bubbles
Speech bubbles are used in cartoons to represent character’s speeches and thoughts. Use some real-life life ones to explore language, poetry, and the words behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s... Read more »
Sensory Snowman
Sensory Snowman
Bring the magic of winter indoors by creating your very own adorable sock snowman! Decorate your snowman without sew or snow in a hands-on art project at the museum. Due... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
2 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
3 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Sensory Snowman
Sensory Snowman
Bring the magic of winter indoors by creating your very own adorable sock snowman! Decorate your snowman without sew or snow in a hands-on art project at the museum. Due... Read more »
Cardboard Box Theater
Cardboard Box Theater
Step into our Playhouse exhibit, where imagination takes center stage! In this fun-filled activity, kids can transform simple cardboard boxes into creative set pieces, costumes, and props for their own... Read more »
2 events,
Stuffies Day Out
Stuffies Day Out
Join us for Stuffies Day Out! Visit Port Discovery on January 25th for Stuffies Day Out! Bring your favorite stuffed toy for a fun-filled day of imaginative play, creativity, and... Read more »
Storytime & Puppet Show with Danny Joe
Storytime & Puppet Show with Danny Joe
Did you know that Baltimore has its very own local kids’ tv show? Meet the host of Danny Joe’s Tree House and his puppet pals at Port Discovery. Together, we’ll sing songs,... Read more »
2 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Polar Discovery Time
Polar Discovery Time
Explore the globe's iciest extremes and the creatures that live there with a polar themed Discovery Time! Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs... Read more »
4 events,
Downtown Discovery Days
In partnership with DPOB, visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team on select days... Read more »
$10 Community Day
$10 Community Day
Visit Port Discovery for just $10 per person and enjoy 3 floors of fun, plus special performances and activities from our education team!
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
3 events,
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Pop-Up Puppets
Pop-Up Puppets
Stop inside our Playhouse exhibit for a hands-on imaginative activity where choose your own puppet to create a story, starring you and your puppet!
4 events,
Discovery Time
Discovery Time
Look, listen and sing! Gather 'round, friends. Join us as we sing songs and read stories and the whole family can enjoy. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to change.... Read more »
Sensory Snowman
Sensory Snowman
Bring the magic of winter indoors by creating your very own adorable sock snowman! Decorate your snowman without sew or snow in a hands-on art project at the museum. Due... Read more »
Cardboard Box Theater
Cardboard Box Theater
Step into our Playhouse exhibit, where imagination takes center stage! In this fun-filled activity, kids can transform simple cardboard boxes into creative set pieces, costumes, and props for their own... Read more »
4 events,
Member-Only Hour
Member-Only Hour
Port Discovery members are invited to enjoy museum access one-hour before we open to the general public!
Hops and Vines
Hops and Vines
Sip, savor, and support learning through play! Join us for a grown-up friend-raiser (21+) in support of Port Discovery’s educational and access programs. Hops & Vines brings together the best... Read more »
The Music in Me
The Music in Me
Sing it loud, sing it proud! Join us in a special music time that will bring the love of music into your hearts. Due to scheduling, programs are subject to... Read more »
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know about visiting Port Discovery for the first time.
Port Discovery Children’s Museum student visits, exhibits, and programs are supported in part by the following partners.
