Let the fall festivities begin with an array of museum events to choose from. Enjoy a FREE event for the entire family, Homeschool Day in Solomons, spirited cruises on the Witchcraft, and more! Mark your calendars for all the fun ahead. For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Wednesday through Sunday, the month of Oct....
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Get ready to immerse yourself in the flavors of the Chesapeake Beach at Taste the Beaches, an annual event that promises a day of culinary delights, community spirit, and breathtaking bay views. Join us Saturday, September 21st, from 11 am to 3 pm at Baia Coastal Kitchen and Wine Bar in Chesapeake Beach, MD!...
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The Town Council of the Town of Chesapeake Beach released three (3) conceptual designs for improvements of the Chesapeake Beach Water Park based on citizen feedback and third-party geotechnical analysis during the September 10, 2024, Town Council Work Session. Each conceptual plan incorporates a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate of cost. These costs...
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Get ready for a day of fun, excitement, and community spirit! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 15th, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM and head to the newly opened Ward Farm and Nature Park for an unforgettable event that brings our local heroes into the spotlight. This event is a fantastic opportunity...
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Get ready for a full day of family fun along the scenic Potomac River at the Piney Point Lighthouse! The Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums invite everyone to enjoy an exciting lineup of activities, entertainment, and delicious food at this year’s FamilyFest on Saturday, September 14th, 2024. 10:00 a.m., to...
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This Saturday, August 24, 2024, the PyroJam event will be held at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard, MD. The show is scheduled from 3 p.m., to 10:30 p.m. Please be aware that the event will include fireworks displays and the sounds of explosions, which may be heard throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s, and Charles...
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This September, 2024, the museum is excited to host a series of engaging events designed to inspire and delight. We invite friends and families to our Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities, Pirate Day, public Fossil lecture, and more! For more information, please visit: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Select days in the month of September...
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To celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides families of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and families of first responders with scholarships toward educational opportunities, Budweiser and the iconic Clydesdales are embarking on a cross-country tour – and they’re coming to Southern Maryland. There will be...
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Little Flower School will host its ninth annual Patriot Day 5K run/walk September 7 to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11 and honor local patriots: military members, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians. Participants can run or walk the 5K course, which begins at the school campus in Great Mills at 8:30 a.m....
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In a thrilling hometown moment, Nashville-based rising star Kaitlyn Croker is set to open for multi-Platinum-selling superstar Cole Swindell at the Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/Max One Pavilion at Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) on August 16, 2024. This landmark performance marks a major milestone in Kaitlyn’s rapidly ascending career. Since her powerful November 2023...
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Join Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) for Indigenous Heritage Day on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual event will feature continuous demonstrations in the Woodland Indian Hamlet exhibit area of the outdoor museum. Indigenous Heritage Day promises a culturally enriching experience for all ages and a delightful way...
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August is brimming with excitement at the museum! We are thrilled to introduce our new event series, Family Fun Fridays, offering engaging activities and interactive experiences for families. Additionally, get ready for an unforgettable evening as country music star Cole Swindell takes the stage for the second Waterside Music Series concert of the summer....
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation is seeking qualified local artists to collaborate with park staff on a large-scale mural design for the renovated basketball courts at Cove Point Park. The final design will be abstract, geometric and brightly colored, similar to those found on https://projectbackboard.org/work. Submissions should include a CV, a portfolio of previous work...
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Celebrate the ultimate apex predator of the marine world at one of the museum’s most popular events. SHARKFEST returns to the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sharks are one of the world’s most riveting creatures and SHARKFEST is a chance to learn more about them....
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A Southern Maryland tradition, this family-friendly music festival, and winner of two Governor’s Awards for Arts, Tourism, and Community Economic Development will again be held on the St. Mary’s College Townhouse Green every Friday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (grounds opening at 5 p.m.) from June 21 through July 19. Fireworks (weather...
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July Programs in Historic St. Mary’s City moves to summer hours on July 3,Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. July 4. Senior Thursdays – Senior Thursdays will be a free day that is offered every first Thursday every month for seniors 65 & older July 10—12. Summer Adventure Day Workshops Summer is the...
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Join us at the Leonardtown Wharf for an afternoon of contests, activities, yard games, tasty food, and a FREE live concert featuring Midnight Sunsets! This special event is brought to you by the Town of Leonardtown, the Leonardtown Business Association, and with the support of our generous sponsors, Jimmy Hayden of RE/MAX 100, Mattingley...
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The Annual Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department’s Carnival is back!!! With dates set for Thursday July 11th to Sunday July 14th, and then Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21st! Carnival is open from 7:00 p.m., until 10:00 p.m. Mark you calendars and bring your family out for some great food, fun games and exciting...
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As the weekend of the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival approaches, the Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums encourage the public to purchase their tickets to this popular music and seafood event as soon as possible, to enjoy the discounted advanced-purchase rate of $95 per person. Ticket cost increases at the...
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On Father’s Day, June 16, 2024, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will offer free museum admission for dads during normal operating hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note regular admission prices apply to others in the party: St. Clement’s Island Museum: $3 for...
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Get inspired! Hope in Harmony’s inaugural choir concerts are coming this June to Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. Directed by TC O’Brien and accompanied by Erin Tennyson, these concerts are free and fully open to the public. Hope in Harmony has scheduled three concerts for the second weekend in June. Each concert features...
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St. Clement’s Island Heritage Day, a family-friendly event set to occur on June 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Clement’s Island Museum and St. Clements Island State Park, encourages the public to visit and become acquainted with the island’s past through activities relating to its history, culture, heritage and ecology....
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Summer is in full swing at the museum! From lighthouse tours and cruises on the river to animals and a special celebration at Lore Oyster House, you will have many great events to choose from this month. Also, our first Waterside Music Series concert of the season kicks off June 28 with Boyz II...
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Through the Blue Stars Museum Program, the St. Mary’s County Museum Division will offer free admission to museums and historic sites for actively serving members of the armed forces, as well as up to 5 family members, from Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 18, 2024) until Labor Day (Monday, September 2, 2024). Participating sites...
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The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation (CCPR) is excited to announce its Community Appreciation Day event, set to take place at Hallowing Point Park on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free and open to people of all ages. Community Appreciation Day aims to foster...
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