This is a day celebrating a man who did so much, and there are many things to do in Baltimore to remember him!

In Downtown Baltimore there is a parade at noon on his namesake street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Port Discovery has its’ “I Have a Dream” weekend Saturday through Monday with quilt making with the African American Quilters of Baltimore and the Fun Drum Rhythm Circle to celebrate the life and work of Dr. King.

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture will have a book discussion, crafts for children, films, and musical entertainment throughout the day.

The American Visionary Arts Museum past Federal Hill will offer free admission and tours, birthday cake, performances and demonstrations to “honor the life and dreams of one of the greatest visionaries in recent history.”

If you are in Baltimore County, you can send kids 6-9 years old to Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville for their “Nature Day Camp” from 10 am – 3 pm. For $10 per child, kids will get an outdoor nature adventure! That evening at 7:30 pm there is a lecture on “How Insects Make the World Go Around.”

So much to do to learn about and honor the man, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,  whose life had such an impact on all of our lives!

The Museum and exhibits open at 10 am along with an always-popular moonbounce.

From 11:30 am -12:30 pm Bubbles the Clown will do magic and balloons.

Face painting runs from 12-2 pm and The Kindersinger performs ”It’s A Happy New Year” from 1-1:30 pm.

As always, the awesome exhibits will be open from 10-5 so there is much to do all day long! Lots of indoor fun to be had this January in Downtown Baltimore!

Port Discovery is a Children’s Museum located at 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Admission is $12.95 for children aged 2-102!

Port Discovery is on the edge of Power Plant Live with a parking garage, and lots of spaces. There is plenty of dining nearby, and the Inner Harbor is just a few blocks away.

At noon, the countdown will happen with Maryland Public Television favorite Bob the Vid Tech, Bob Heck.

Kids will celebrate with milk & cookies and enjoy multi cultural celebrations from around the world!

There will be many activities including origami, calligraphy, pasta making, mask creating, and much more. There will be performances by dance troupes and singing groups — a huge celebration all day.

This should be a fun time for all, especially those who have been off from school since December 23rd (or earlier.) A chance to get out, enjoy, and celebrate the New Year in a very different way!

Just another great reason to play, work, and live in Downtown Baltimore!

Port Discovery is a Children’s Museum located at 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Admission is $12.95 for children aged 2-102!

Next weekend, December 5 & 6, 2009 are Dollar or Less Days! 15 Downtown museums are offering this great price.

One of these is Port Discovery, which on Sunday is offering the $1 admission price on Sunday. Admission is usually $12.95, so this is an AMAZING deal!

Add onto that the National Aquarium in Baltimore is offering limited tickets at this price, and theirs is normally $29.95 for adults, and the Maryland Science Center usually at $14.95, these are incredible offers that you should take advantage of! Visit Baltimore.org ‘s website for a full list of participating museums.

Enjoy Downtown Baltimore for less this weekend. Just another great reason to live and play in Baltimore!

Kids can dress in costume and decorate cupcakes, do crafts, get their faces painted, play at the museum — and enjoy a fun moonbounce too!

Add onto that, the very popular children’s bank, MILKSHAKE, will be there to perform at 1 pm!

So enjoy downtown Baltimore in costume style! 

Port Discovery is a Children’s Museum located at 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202.  Its’ Saturday hours are 10am – 5pm. Admission is $12.95 for children aged 2-102!