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SUMMARY:September Sunsets Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 September Sunsets Concert Series is here! This concert series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music\, from rock to funk to hip-hop\, with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd.) \nConcerts are free and open to the public\, with donations gratefully accepted. Beer\, wine\, and cocktails will be available for purchase\, with beverage sales supporting the Museum’s education programs. Food trucks will also be on site\, so come hungry! Please bring a chair for seating\, and remember that no outside alcohol is permitted.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/september-sunsets-concert-series/
LOCATION:Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park\, 723 Second Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T113000
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SUMMARY:Pops In The Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Annapolis 250\nSeptember 5\, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Downs Park\nSeptember 6\, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Quiet Waters Park\nSeptember 7\, 2026 at 5:00 at Quiet Waters Park (rain date)\nJoin us for our annual Pops in the Park concerts – completely free\, and featuring music shaped by the theme America250 that everyone will enjoy. \nDon’t miss a special appearance by Maryland Poet Laureate Lady Brion\, whose work explores history\, identity\, and the shared stories that connect communities. Lady Brion will perform Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland\, a work for narrator and orchestra that incorporates parts of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and includes excerpts from other iconic speeches by Lincoln. She will also perform her own poetry. \nRaffle Registration: These concerts are free and a ticket is not required for entry. However\, when you register in advance\, you can win great prizes\, like tickets to our concerts in the 2026-27 season.  Note: although the button to click for the raffle says “buy”\, please disregard that title. The raffle is completely free.  \n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs\, blankets\, family\, and friends.\nAccess to the parks is free\, as is parking. Please plan to arrive and park early in order to avoid traffic.\nFood trucks will be available.\nAlcoholic beverages are prohibited in Anne Arundel County Parks.\nWell-behaved\, leashed pets are allowed at these events
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/pops-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Quiet Waters Park
CATEGORIES:250th,Arts,Nature
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SUMMARY:Pops In The Park
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Annapolis 250\nSeptember 5\, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Downs Park\nSeptember 6\, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Quiet Waters Park\nSeptember 7\, 2026 at 5:00 at Quiet Waters Park (rain date)\nJoin us for our annual Pops in the Park concerts – completely free\, and featuring music shaped by the theme America250 that everyone will enjoy. \nDon’t miss a special appearance by Maryland Poet Laureate Lady Brion\, whose work explores history\, identity\, and the shared stories that connect communities. Lady Brion will perform Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland\, a work for narrator and orchestra that incorporates parts of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and includes excerpts from other iconic speeches by Lincoln. She will also perform her own poetry. \nRaffle Registration: These concerts are free and a ticket is not required for entry. However\, when you register in advance\, you can win great prizes\, like tickets to our concerts in the 2026-27 season.  Note: although the button to click for the raffle says “buy”\, please disregard that title. The raffle is completely free.  \n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs\, blankets\, family\, and friends.\nAccess to the parks is free\, as is parking. Please plan to arrive and park early in order to avoid traffic.\nFood trucks will be available.\nAlcoholic beverages are prohibited in Anne Arundel County Parks.\nWell-behaved\, leashed pets are allowed at these events
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/pops-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Quiet Waters Park
CATEGORIES:250th,Arts,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T142025Z
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SUMMARY:September Sunsets Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 September Sunsets Concert Series is here! This concert series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music\, from rock to funk to hip-hop\, with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd.) \nConcerts are free and open to the public\, with donations gratefully accepted. Beer\, wine\, and cocktails will be available for purchase\, with beverage sales supporting the Museum’s education programs. Food trucks will also be on site\, so come hungry! Please bring a chair for seating\, and remember that no outside alcohol is permitted.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/september-sunsets-concert-series-2/
LOCATION:Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park\, 723 Second Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Maritime,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260731T185848Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T185848Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sensational summer evening at Goshen Farm with our Free Friday Night Concert Series! Get ready to start your weekend on a high note with our new 2026 lineup. Our concerts are in a family-friendly environment\, right here in Cape St. Claire on the beautiful Broadneck Peninsula. Whether you walk\, bike\, or drive\, come and enjoy great tunes\, socialize with friends\, and unwind. Remember to pack your blankets and snacks\, and get ready to rock! \nOur events showcase local talent\, with two groups/bands performing each night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The first band starts at 6:30 pm and the second at 7:40 pm. Best of all\, our concerts are entirely free! Seating is limited\, so don’t forget to bring chairs and blankets. You’re also welcome to bring your food and drinks. Click here for directions\, see the lineup below\, and consider donating to our cause. \nJune 26th: 1st World Problems & Up to 11 \nJuly 10th: Acouticafe & Cape Tree \nJuly 24th: CBJC & Cold Brew 42 \nAugust 7th: Guava Jelly & Capt. Chesapeake and the Sea Monsters \nAugust 21st: Dirk Schwenk & Friends & Befuddlers \nSeptember 11th: Savage In Nature & 24 Karate
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/summer-concert-series-at-goshen-farm-12/
LOCATION:Historic Goshen Farm and Educational Center\, 1420 Cape St. Claire Road\, Annapolis\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
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SUMMARY:Plein Air Workshop with Amanda Milliner
DESCRIPTION:Learn plein air florals from the incredibly talented Amanda Milliner! This workshop will teach you the basics of capturing a vibrant bouquet of flowers and transforming a plein air still life into a gorgeous painting. A returning Paint Annapolis artist\, Amanda paints with vibrant colors that infuse a sense of joy into her work. Get an inside look into her process and receive personalized instruction while creating your own plein air still-life! \nCost: $135 General Admission; $110 MFA Member Price
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/plein-air-workshop-with-amanda-milliner/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Arts,Nature,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
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SUMMARY:River Days
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host four River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. \n“The goal of these events is to provide public water access and inspire our residents to become stewards who will protect the health of our local waterways\,” said County Executive Pittman. “River Days provide families an opportunity to get out on the water and fall in love with the place that they live.” \nRiver Days Festivals are hosted by the County Executive’s Office. All events are free and open to the public. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages\, including boat rides\, water activities\, environmental educators\, live music\, games\, crafts\, food trucks\, and more. Boat rides are free\, but capacity is limited and tickets will be available first come\, first served to festival attendees beginning one hour before each scheduled boat ride departure. A full schedule of boat ride times and ticket pickup times will be posted before each event.  Please direct all questions to riverdays@aacounty.org. \nJoin us for the last Summer 20206 River Days at Fort Smallwood!
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/river-days-4/
LOCATION:Fort Smallwood Park\, 9500 Fort Smallwood Road\, Pasadena\, MD\, 21122
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T084611Z
CREATED:20260722T141506Z
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Skipjack Heritage Days at The Maryland Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION:Second Annual Skipjack Heritage Days at The Maryland Seafood Festival at Sandy Point State Park on September 12-13\, 202 \nBuilding on a successful inaugural year in 2025\, the festival returns to Sandy Point State Park for a two-day celebration of the maritime culture of the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland’s iconic skipjack fleet. Guests will enjoy the rare opportunity to see 15 historic skipjacks and two traditional buy boats\, with public deck tours and free rides aboard historic skipjacks on Saturday from 1-5pm. All skipjack tours\, rides and the race are free to any MD Seafood Festival attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Maryland Seafood Festival has been gracing the shores of the Chesapeake Bay since 1966 with delectable crab\, oysters\, shrimp\, mussels\, and locally caught fish prepared any way you like it! Come for the food and stay for the views! Join us for loads of seafood vendors\, local shopping and vendor options\, a fantastic beverage selection\, live music\, Skipjack Heritage Days\, and tons of kids activities\, all hosted along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. \nThis year\, we welcome the World’s Largest Duck! \n\nWant to take a ride on an actual Skipjack?  Purchase an admission ticket to gain access to a free ride on a Skipjack and hear about their history on the bay.  No additional ticket needed.\n\nTicket add-ons (steamed crab\, crab soup cook-off\, sampler\, parking) will show if available once the general admission/VIP tickets are selected.  \n\nPurchase your tickets early to take advantage of early bird pricing.  Tickets are available online and at the door.  Tickets are non-refundable.  Event is Rain or Shine.  NO PETS ALLOWED in the Festival.\n\n\nIn the event of inclement weather\, pre-purchased ticket can be used either Saturday or Sunday.\n**Processing fees cover the following: credit card processing fees\, ticketing platform processing fees\, and Maryland’s 10% Sales and Amusement Tax.**\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.skipjackheritage.com/content/races/\n\n\nhttps://mdseafoodfestival.com/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/second-annual-skipjack-heritage-days-at-the-maryland-seafood-festival/
LOCATION:Sandy Point State Park\, 1100 E College Pkwy\, Annapolis\, MD
CATEGORIES:Maritime,Sailing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T143550Z
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SUMMARY:September Sunsets Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 September Sunsets Concert Series is here! This concert series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music\, from rock to funk to hip-hop\, with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd.) \nConcerts are free and open to the public\, with donations gratefully accepted. Beer\, wine\, and cocktails will be available for purchase\, with beverage sales supporting the Museum’s education programs. Food trucks will also be on site\, so come hungry! Please bring a chair for seating\, and remember that no outside alcohol is permitted. \n  \n 
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/september-sunsets-concert-series-3/
LOCATION:Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park\, 723 Second Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Maritime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260801T084916Z
CREATED:20260722T153640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T084916Z
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SUMMARY:Poets in the Conversation Room
DESCRIPTION:St. John’s College is pleased to welcome former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky for an afternoon of poetry and conversation as part of the Poets in the Conversation Room series. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Grace Cavalieri\, Maryland’s Tenth Poet Laureate; Kymberly Taylor\, Editor-in-Chief of Annapolis Home Magazine; and St. John’s College. \nThe program will take place in Francis Scott Key Auditorium. \nCopies of Robert Pinsky’s books will be available for purchase in the lobby before and after the event. Admission is free\, but advance registration is requested. Complimentary parking is available in the Calvert Street Garage. \nThis event is FREE but advanced registration is requested
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/poets-in-the-conversation-room/
LOCATION:St. John’s College\, Francis Scott Key Auditorium\, 60 College Avenue\, Annapolis\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260826T195127Z
CREATED:20260826T195127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T195127Z
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SUMMARY:Imprint Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Printmaking is a dynamic and versatile form of artistic expression that bridges tradition and innovation. It allows artists to explore repetition\, texture\, and process while communicating powerful ideas and imagery. Help us celebrate all the incredible work featured in the show while enjoying complimentary refreshments at the Imprint Closing Reception!  –Maryland Hall’s Earl Gallery located on the Second Floor \n 
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/imprint-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts\, 801 Chase Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T144227Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 September Sunsets Concert Series is here! This concert series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music\, from rock to funk to hip-hop\, with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd.) \nConcerts are free and open to the public\, with donations gratefully accepted. Beer\, wine\, and cocktails will be available for purchase\, with beverage sales supporting the Museum’s education programs. Food trucks will also be on site\, so come hungry! Please bring a chair for seating\, and remember that no outside alcohol is permitted. \n 
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/41504/
LOCATION:Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park\, 723 Second Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Maritime,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260731T185849Z
CREATED:20260724T121245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T185849Z
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SUMMARY:Mysteries of the Marsh Kayak – War of 1812 History
DESCRIPTION:Discover the abundant wildlife and plants in the wetlands along the Patuxent River\, while learning about what made this waterway important to British and American forces during the War of 1812. Learn local history from National Park Service staff that most people are unfamiliar with\, including the where the British landed before marching to\, capturing & burning Washington DC.\nTrips are 4 hours long and include: general orientation\, basic paddling\, and launching kayaks. Paddlers can expect to actively paddle for 2.5 to 3 hours. Kayaks\, paddles\, PFD’s (life vests)\, and guides provided.\n\nThe Patuxent River is a relatively slow-moving river\, but paddlers must be able to propel the canoe or kayak through the water. Participants must be able to:\n• Independently participate in all activities while maintaining an appropriate and safe body position.\n• Manage all personal care and personal mobility independently.\n• Effectively communicate with leaders and other participants.\n\nFor your safety you are required to have plenty of water (at least 32 oz pp)\, sunscreen\, sun hat\, sunglasses\, closed toe shoes that can get wet and an extra set of dry clothes. If you lack any of these items\, we can deny you participation!\n\nBring a lunch/snack.\nAges 13 and up. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee $25 per person. Prompt program start time so please arrive by 9:45 am. If conditions do not allow for paddling\, a hike will be substituted. Registration is required. For questions\, call 410-222-8006 or email jugbay@aacounty.org.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/mysteries-of-the-marsh-kayak-war-of-1812-history/
LOCATION:Jug Bay’s Emory Waters Nature Preserve\, 6032 Pindell Road\, Lothian\, 20711
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