
The Taste of Maplewood Street festival brings together foodies, shoppers and music lovers to enjoy the bites, sights and sounds of Maplewood. The festival includes live entertainment from two stages, children's activities in Sutton Loop Park, a beer garden, and local restaurants and retailers offering food, drinks, and specialties.
Friday, May 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Maplewood on Sutton Blvd. south of Manchester Road.
More information: mid-countychamber.org
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Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.