The Best Events in the Chesapeake This August

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4th Annual Neon Nights 5K

Aug. 1, 7 p.m. | Saint Leonard

Light up the night at this charity 5K walk and run through Jefferson Patterson Park, followed by a blacklight dance party. Proceeds benefit Project ECHO and the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.

$38.10 | tinyurl.com/NeonNights5k

Adult & Me: Homemade Pasta

Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Solomons

Kids and their parents will work together and learn how to make handmade pasta and personal pizzas at this family cooking class for ages 8 to 12 held by No Thyme to Cook.

$90 | nothymetocook.com

Watermen’s Appreciation Day

Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | St. Michaels

This event is a collaboration between the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and the Talbot Watermen Association, with attractions including a watermen’s rodeo, vendor fair, crab feast and more.

$9-$24; free for ages 5 and younger | cbmm.org

Maryland Hall Presents BloomHaven

Aug. 16 & 29, 5:30 p.m. | Annapolis

Enjoy live music outdoors at this concert series at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts! August’s performers are the Natalie Brooke Band with the Ahmed Warshanna Trio and a medley of “Baygrass” artists.

$17.85; free for ages 12 and younger | marylandhall.org/bloomhaven

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‘Paws, Poses and Peace’ Yoga and Therapy Dogs

Aug. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. | Pasadena

Whether you’re in need of emotional healing or just want to spend some time playing with cute therapy dogs, this yoga class at the Chesapeake Life Center offers a peaceful, relaxing experience. Participants should bring their own yoga mats.

Free | hospicechesapeake.org

Nitro Circus

Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m. | Annapolis

Stunt performers Nitro Circus put on a show at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium featuring death-defying motocross and BMX tricks.

$53-$217 | nitrocircus.com/schedule