Enjoy a family-oriented bicycle outing and experience this natural area on two wheels (ages 10+). Learn the importance of reducing your footprint and leaving no trace on a 12-mile guided ride; bring your own bike, snack, water bottle and helmet. 10am-12:30pm, North Tract, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, RSVP: 301-497-5887.
Don your superhero costume and join the 5th annual Shatter the Stigma 5K (8:30am), then head to the wellness fair for free health screenings, educational info, fitness sessions and more. 10am-2pm, Kellam’s Field, Chesapeake Beach: chesapeakebeachmd.gov.
Explore the farm and enjoy 10+ environmental literacy activities with Broadneck High School students, face painting, arts and crafts, science experiments, music and more; bring a picnic to enjoy on site. (Also May 21). 10am-3pm, Historic Goshen Farm, Cape St. Claire, free: goshenfarm.org.
Have short discussions where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered when humans are “on loan” for 20 minute conversations. 10am-3pm, Busch Annapolis Library, free: aacpl.net/human-library.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with some May Day traditions, play 17th century games, enjoy hands-on nature activities and explore the landscape. 10am-4pm, Historic St. Mary’s City, $10 w/discounts: hsmcdigshistory.org.
Sample the best wines and craft beers from Southern Maryland makers at 16th Calvert Arts Festival Saturday, 14 May, 10 AM – 5 PM at All Saints' Episcopal Church. A $15 fee to taste wines/beers gives you a souvenir tasting glass and wristband. No fee to shop from outstanding local juried artisans. Enjoy delicious food […]
May 14: Sample wines and craft beers from Southern Maryland makers, shop local juried artisans, food and drink vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, raffles, tours of the 1692 church and labyrinth. 10am-5pm, All Saints Episcopal Church, Sunderland, $15 tasting glass/wristband, RSVP: https://bit.ly/CalvertArtsFestival2022.
Southern Maryland artists show their work inspired by the Chesapeake Bay and beyond, including mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, photography, mixed media, and jewelry. Sa 10am-6pm, Su 11am-5pm, Southern Maryland Sailing Association, Solomons: calvertartistsguild.org.
In 1811, Frances Loockerman moved into the Hammond-Harwood House with her husband and three children. Over the next 46 years, she saw the neighborhood transform. On this walking tour of Maryland Avenue, we will visit places Frances would have known, note changes she would have been aware of, and fill in the streetscape she could […]
The comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. F 7-9:30pm, Sa 11am & 4pm, Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, $18 w/discount: childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.
The Magic Circle Mime Company's The Listener introduces young audiences to the workings of a concert orchestra and explores the relationships between the audience and musician (ages 4+). 11am, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, $29, RSVP: annapolissymphony.org.
Pull invasive garlic mustard and then learn to make a homemade pesto with the greens. 11am-noon, Gresham Property, Edgewater, RSVP: 410-222-1978.
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