Search:

First Sunday Arts Festival

West and Calvert Streets

Enjoy live entertainment and the works of 100 local and regional artists as you stroll along the first block of West and Calvert Streets next to Whitmore parking garage. Local restaurants set up outside cafes that are perfect for people watching and an afternoon bite to eat. Free parking for the family-friendly event is available at the state parking garage on the corner of Calvert and Bladen Streets. Event is free.

Muddy Creek Artists Guild Spring Art Show and Sale

South River Colony Main Street Shopping Center 187-189 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

The Muddy Creek Artists Guild’s 9th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale will feature the artwork of more than 50 South County artists including original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and mixed media. The show is free to the public and everyone is welcome to browse the show and shop for unique artworks and gift items. The Spring Show always features all new work by the Muddy Creek artists. There are special events planned throughout the show, including live music. In addition to enjoying the artwork presented by Guild...

Music on the Lawn presenting… “Pickin’ By the Bay!”

Captain Avery Museum 1418 E West Shady Side Road, Shady Side, MD, United States

CALLING ALL MUSICIANS - BRING YOUR ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENTS. MIXED BUSINESS  will lead an interactive JAM SESSION followed by a LIVE PERFORMANCE. You'll hear folk and bluegrass "mixed with" rock and blues and combinations of vintage and modern instruments. Come and play or come to listen and relax! Food and beverages are available for purchase (cash only). Overflow parking at Shady Side ballfield with shuttles available to transport to Museum. Bring your own Lawn Chairs and Blankets. Please no outside food or beverages Adults: $5; Under 12: Free  

Homeschool Program: Game On!

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Sure, early Marylanders didn’t have Minecraft and Pokémon, but they did have plenty of other games. Whether sitting around with friends in a tavern over a board game, or breaking a sweat with an intense sport, or casually tossing a ball around, you and your children now have the chance to experience fun the colonial way. Fee for participating children: $6 for members (Family Membership and higher); $8 for non-members. (No fee for accompanying adults.) Register for all four sessions and get the fourth session half off!

National Public Gardens Day

Historic London Town and Gardens 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, United States

Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with reduced admission for pre-registered visitors at Historic London Town and Gardens.

ArchiTrex Tours

Downtown Annapolis

Explore Annapolis – a Museum without Walls – on this new architectural tour that connects the city’s most notable homes and buildings to its history. Join a professional architect on a two-hour walking tour. Learn about some of the most notable 17th- and 18th-century architecture in Annapolis. An unforgettable narrative and leisurely trek awaits. Highlights of the tour include the Shiplap House, Patrick Creagh House, Maryland State House, Hammond-Harwood House and Chase-Lloyd House. Admission: $22/Adults; $14/Children; 2 and under free Tour departs from Information Booth at City Dock

William Paca Garden Plant Sale

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

A tradition for over 40 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides an opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers raise over 8,000 plants – perennials, annuals, trees, vines and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. From heirloom tomatoes to Thomas Jefferson’s favorite snail vine, from native trillium to the newly developed coneflower “Butterfly Kisses”, you will find something here to delight. Staff and volunteers are on-hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds go to support the programs of...

Maritime Republic of Eastport’s 17th Annual .05k Bridge Run

Spa Creek Bridge Annapolis, MD, United States

Described at “the least challenging athletic event ever conceived” by Runner’s World Magazine, the .05k (yes, point-zero-5k) extreme sports event is a grueling test of mental and physical toughness. Some competitors have taken as long as five minutes to complete the course that begins on the Annapolis side of the Spa Creek Bridge. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot at 318 6th Street in Eastport. The awards ceremony and trophy presentation take place around 12:10 p.m. Proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. Admission: $20 for runners; free for...

William Paca Garden Plant Sale

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

A tradition for over 40 years, the William Paca Garden Plant Sale provides an opportunity to take home a piece of history. HA volunteers raise over 8,000 plants – perennials, annuals, trees, vines and vegetable starts – that represent the best of the old and the new. From heirloom tomatoes to Thomas Jefferson’s favorite snail vine, from native trillium to the newly developed coneflower “Butterfly Kisses”, you will find something here to delight. Staff and volunteers are on-hand to answer your gardening questions. Proceeds go to support the programs of...

Mr. Paca’s Backyard Preschool Program

William Paca House and Garden 186 Prince George Street , Annapolis, MD, United States

Is it possible to plant a rainbow? We will explore all the beautiful colors of the rainbow by reading the book Planting a Rainbow. Children will get to make fun crafts, sing songs, and explore the William Paca Garden. 10:00-11:15 a.m. Reservations required. Cost: $8 per child for HA Members and Volunteers, $10 per child for Non-Members