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Purim Carnival 5786

Sunday, March 1, 2026 • 12 Adar 5786

9:30 AM - 12:30 PMBeth Am
🎭 Purim Carnival: Jewish Celebrities Edition
A joyful, inclusive morning that brings the whole Baltimore Jewish community together.
Join us for one of Beth Am’s most beloved celebrations — a Purim Carnival bursting with creativity, laughter, and meaning. This year’s theme, Jewish Celebrities, highlights famous (and fabulous!) figures from Jewish stories, history, culture, and creativity — brought to life by our kids, teens, camp partners, and community.
 
🕤 9:30–10:00 AM | Sensory-Friendly & Young Family Carnival Time
We’ll begin with a calmer, lower-stimulation carnival experience designed especially for families with children 5 and under and for children who may find large crowds overwhelming. This is a wonderful chance to explore activities before the building fills up.
👉 Important note: Our Sensory Room will remain open throughout the entire carnival, offering a quieter, supportive space during the main event as well.
 
🎭 10:00–10:45 AM | Puppet Performance + Meet & Greet
Enjoy Life is an Oyster, a whimsical musical marionette performance by Black Cherry Puppet Company. After the show, children will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet the puppets, and take photos, making this a truly interactive experience. Black Cherry Puppet Company is a beloved part of Baltimore City’s vibrant arts community, known for their imaginative storytelling, exquisite marionettes, and ability to captivate audiences of all ages with heart, humor, and craft.
 
👑 10:45–11:00 AM | Purim Costume Parade
Costumes encouraged! Join us for a joyful parade with music, cheering, and Purim spirit as we celebrate creativity and community together.
 
🎪 10:00 AM–12:15 PM | Purim Carnival (Multiple Locations)
The carnival will be in full swing across the building, featuring a wide range of games, crafts, and hands-on activities — many of them designed and led by our 6th & 7th grade students.
You’ll find:
  • Jewish Celebrities–themed carnival games
  • Creative crafts and self-directed play
  • Activities led by our middle schoolers
  • Face painting & balloon creations
  • A bounce house
  • Hamantaschen, popcorn, cotton candy, prizes, and more
We’re also excited to welcome Jewish summer camp partners — J Camps, Habonim Dror Camp Moshava, Adamah Adventure Camp, and Capital Camps — who will be running activities, playing games, and sharing information about the magic of Jewish summer camp.
 
🍕 Concessions & Lunch
Support Beth Am’s youth programs and scholarships by purchasing a $7 pizza combo meal (pizza, fruit, and a drink).
  • Available for pre-purchase or day-of, while supplies last
  • Purchasing in advance is a huge help as we plan food and staffing
 
✨ How You Can Help
RSVP is strongly encouraged so we can plan for enough food, prizes, and supplies
Volunteers are needed and appreciated! Whether you can help for 30 minutes or the whole morning, your support makes this event possible
Links to RSVP, volunteer sign-ups, and pizza pre-purchase are included below
 
đź’ś Open to All
 
This event is free and open to the Baltimore Jewish community. We can’t wait to celebrate Purim with you — with joy, inclusion, and plenty of ruach.
 
Costumes encouraged. Sensory needs supported. Community celebrated.
 
Please contact Susannah Kolstad with any questions at skolstad@bethambaltimore.org

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To help us plan concessions and minimize wait times, you may pre-purchase a combo meal for the day of the carnival.
The combo includes 2 slices of pizza, a piece of fruit (apple or orange), and a drink (juice box or water) for $7 per meal.
Pizza will be provided by Caramels Ice Cream & Pizza and is kosher.
Your donation supports Beth Am’s commitment to accessible, welcoming, and meaningful programming through free and low-cost community events.
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