If your child loves animals, then you’re in luck this August. Check out this line-up of five animal-themed events, whether you want to run a 5K through the Maryland Zoo or relax for story time at a teddy bear-themed pajama party.
Teddy Bear Pajama Party
Aug. 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Maryland Science Center
601 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230
Bring your teddy bear to this pajama party for kids 8 and younger and their families to celebrate our favorite fuzzy friends and the classic children’s book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” The event features teddy-themed activities and “stargazing” in the planetarium.
$35 | mdsci.org
Casey Cares 15th Annual 5K/One-Mile Walk
Aug. 3, 8-10 a.m.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Take a walk on the wild side for a good cause. This annual run and walk goes through the Maryland Zoo and will raise money for sick children serviced by the Casey Cares Foundation.
$10-$40 | caseycares.org/events/5k-runwalk
Paws to Read
Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-noon
Linthicum Community Library
400 Shipley Road Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Kids can improve their reading skills and share their favorite stories with friendly therapy dogs.
Free | aacpl.net
End-of-Summer Family Fun Tour
Aug. 5, 7:30 a.m.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
Join Fun Country Tours as they hit up Baltimore’s most popular animal-related attractions on a full day of fun, including The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and the National Aquarium. Lunch and dinner are both provided.
$50-$165 | funcountrytours.com
Going Batty: A Family Night Hike
Aug. 17, 7:30-9 p.m.
Irvine Nature Center
11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Bats are an often maligned animal, but they are incredibly important to the local ecosystem. Take a walk through Irvine Nature Center’s campus to see where bats live and learn about echolocation.
$10 per individual, $25 per family | explorenature.org
