Calvert Marine Museum Calendar of Events This page last updated June 26, 2008
2008 Printable Schedule _________________________________________ Wm. B Tennison Schedule
JULY Friday, July 4
NO First Free Friday for July 4th. Friday, July 4
Fireworks Cruise: 8 p.m. till . . . Come aboard for the best view in town and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. FULL Monday-Wednesday, July 7-9
Camp CMM: Wonderful Wet Water. 9a.m. to noon. For rising 1st and 2nd graders. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Wednesday, July 9
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Thursday, July 10
Little Minnows: Sharks! 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. These fascinating predators are found all over the world, even in the Chesapeake Bay. The more we know about them, the less we need to fear them. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, July 12
SHARKFEST! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Have your picture taken in the jaws of a Giant Megalodon shark skeleton. Learn the amazing facts about shark habits and habitats. Find a 20-million-year-old shark's tooth in the Discovery Room. The day will include fish face painting, marine games, shark crafts, displays by the Fossil Club, and shark mural painting. All activities are free with museum admission. Sunday, July 13
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Monday-Saturday, July 14-19
Camp CMM: What Floats Your Boat. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For rising 5th and 8th graders. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, July 19
Sunset in the Tropics Cruise: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Experience "Sunset in the Tropics" and enjoy a day-old full moon on the same cruise. Listen to Key West music and enjoy tropical cuisine. Parrot Heads welcome.Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, July 19
Canoe/Kayak Club Trip: Smith Creek at 6 p.m. Moonlight paddle and dinner at a location to be determined. Leader: Dan Donahue, 301-884-0163 or 240-434-1295, donahuedda@earthlink.net. Sunday, July 20
Radio Controlled Model Sailboat Race in the boat basin. Monday-Wednesday, July 21-23
Camp CMM: Wonderful Wet Water. 9 a.m. to noon. For rising 1st and 2nd graders. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Wednesday, July 23
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Thursday, July 24
Little Minnows: Sharks! 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Thursday, July 24
Kenny Loggins Concert with special guest Edwin McCain at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38.50/$48.50 and on sale at now. ***The museum will be closed at 3:00 p.m. in preparation for the concert.*** Thursday, July 24
Little Minnows: Sharks! 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. These fascinating predators are found all over the world, even in the Chesapeake Bay. The more we know about them, the less we need to fear them. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, July 26
Camp CMM Bay Trek Saturday Seminar Series: Testing the Bay. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For ages 12 to adult. Cost is $20/person. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Sunday, July 27
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Monday-Wednesday, July 28-30
Camp CMM: Wonderful Wet Water. 9 a.m. to noon. For rising 1st and 2nd graders. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
AUGUST Friday, August 1
First FREE Friday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the museum is open and free to the public. Theme: Lazy Hazy Days of Summer. Saturday, August 2
Camp CMM Bay Trek Saturday Seminar Series: Something's Fishy Here. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For ages 12 to adult. Cost is $20/person. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Wednesday, August 6
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Saturday, August 9
Camp CMM Bay Trek Saturday Seminar Series: Can You Canoe? 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For ages 12 to adult. Cost is $20/person. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, August 9
Canoe/Kayak Club Trip: St. Georges Island at 4:30 p.m. Leader: Mark Woodside, 301-757-1319, pmwoodside@yahoo.com. Rain date Sunday, August 10 at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, August 10
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Thursday, August 14
Little Minnows: Fossils - Things That Are Very, Very Old. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, August 16
Camp CMM Bay Trek Saturday Seminar Series: How To Read the Bay. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For ages 12 to adult. Cost is $20/person. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, August 16
Fossil Field Experience: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go to a local beach to search for fossiles with a trained guide. For ages 8 and up. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, August 16
Sunset Cruise, special Tennison cruise: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Hors d'oeurves served. Adults $25, preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Sunday, August 17
1812 Speaker Series: Christopher T. George presents Americans in Defense of the Chesapeake During the War of 1812; 3 p.m. in the museum auditorium. FREE. Wednesday, August 20
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Saturday, August 23
National Dog Day 2008: Don't miss National Dog Day 2008 on beautiful Solomons Island in Maryland! This FREE event will feature a host of activities for dog-lovers including dog shows, vendors, entertainment, contests, demonstrations, children’s activities, celebrities and most importantly, dog adoptions offered by numerous nonprofit rescue organizations.10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Click Here for Details Saturday, August 23
2008 "FURocious" Concert: Featuring the music of multiple popular emerging bands such as "Stop Motion Poetry" and "Stacy Clark" who also have concerns for animal welfare. Admission is FREE and open to the public except for special V.I.P. seating, available for purchase in advance through the Animal Miracle Foundation at www.nationaldogday.com. Bring a blanket or chair for seating. Food and beverage vendors available. The concert will begin around 6 p.m. on the CMM outdoor stage. Sunday, August 24
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Thursday, August 28
Little Minnows: Fossils - Things That Are Very, Very Old. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.
SEPTEMBER Wednesday, September 3
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Friday, September 5
First FREE Friday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the museum is open and free to the public. Theme: Lighthouse Focus. Enjoy Wm. B. Tennison cruises, Drum Point Lighthouse tours, and visit the Basin Cafe. Saturday, September 6
Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Head north on a chartered boat to visit lighthouse o the upper bay. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Sunday, September 7
Little Minnows: Let's Find Out What Floats! 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, September 13
Young Salts: Let's Find Out What Floats! 10 a.m. to noon. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, September 13
Canoe/Kayak Club Trip: Mallow's Bay at 10 a.m. Leader: Zab Krebek, 301-934-8553, zakchris27@hotmail.com. Rain date Sunday, September 14 at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 17
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Thursday, September 18
Ralph Eshelman presents, Guiding Lights: A History of Seamarks at 7 p.m. in the museum auditorium. FREE. Saturday, September 20
Tall Ships on the Chesapeake: Part of the 1812 Grand Tactical, come visit the Dove, the Royalist, and the tall ship of Delaware, the Kalmar Nyckel at Waterman's Whard. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 20
Public Sails on the Kalmar Nyckel: Choose the 9 a.m. to noon, Pirate Cruise, or the 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunset Sail. Cost is $60 adults, $40 for 12 and under. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, September 20
Fossil Field Experience: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go to a local beach to search for fossiles with a trained guide. For ages 8 and up. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday-Sunday, September 20-21
Maryland Lighthouse Challenge: For more information go to www.cheslights.org/challenge.htm. Thursday, September 25
Little Minnows: Let's Find Out What Floats! 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Friday, September 26
Pirate Day: Come dressed in your swash buckling best. Get a pirate tattoo, hunt for treasure, and take a 2 p.m. pirate cruise on the Wm. B. Tennison. Regular admission and boat fees apply. Sunday, September 28
SIMBC: SIMBC & GSMS Event - Schooner at 10 a.m. and Skipjacks at 2 p.m.
OCTOBER Friday, October 3
First FREE Friday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the museum is open and free to the public. Theme: Our River, Our Home. Enjoy Wm. B. Tennison cruises and Drum Point Lighthouse tours. Satruday, October 4
Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Head south on a chartered boat to visit lighthouses of the lower bay. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, October 4
Canoe/Kayak Club Trip: Nanjemoy Creek at 10 a.m. Leader: Mark Giuffrida, 410-326-4070, radcliffe52@chesapeake.net. Rain date Sunday, October 5 at 11 a.m. Satruday-Sunday, October 4-5
SIMBC: PRAD Model Show and Sailing Demos. Sunday, October 5
Brownie Try-It: Lighthouse. 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $10, preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Wednesday, October 8
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Thursday, October 9
Little Minnows: Sea Star and Other Unique Creatures. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Friday, October 10
Patuxent River Summit: Join former Senator Bernie Fowler for a lively discussion on the Great Oyster Debate. We'll be looking at all sides of this perplexing issue. Detials to come. Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12
Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD): Environmental exhibits, boat rides, and many activities for children adn their families. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parade on Sunday at 2 p.m. FREE. Sunday, October 12
SIMBC: Skipjack Racing, 2 p.m. at the museum. Saturday, October 18
Young Salts: Sea Stars and Other Unique Creatures. 10 a.m. to noon. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Saturday, October 18
Bugeye Ball: Black tie dinner, dancing, silent auction, live music, and more to raise money for the Cove Point Lighthouse. Tickets are $150 each. Sunday, October 19
Lighthouse Junior Program: Lighthouse Badge. 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $10, preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Wednesday, October 22
SIMBC: Morning Sailing, 10 a.m. at the museum. Saturday, October 25
Canoe/Kayak Club Trip: Macintosh Run at 10 a.m. Leader: Rob Gibbs, 301-373-8785, rgibbs07@gmail.com. Rain date Sunday, October 26 at 11 a.m. Sunday, October 26
SIMBC: Commodore Cup Regatta, 2 p.m. at the museum. Friday, October 31
8th Annual Monster Mash Cruise and Costume Contest: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This special Tennison cruise is for the little goblins and their families. Adults $7, children 5-12 $5, children 4 and under $3. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Friday, October 31
Haunted Lighthouse: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come visit with the ghosts of lighthouse keepers past. More details to come.
NOVEMBER Saturday, November 8
Canoe/Kayak Club Trip: Clarke's Landing at 11 a.m. Leader: Ned Sprague, 410-394-6915, pnsprague@comcast.net. Rain date Sunday, November 9 at 11 a.m.
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