Maryland Renaissance Festival
Throughout the Month, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
(additional dates in October| Annapolis
Hear ye, hear ye! Maryland’s biggest Renaissance faire returns for another year of fantastical fun, with activities like jousting, live performances and plenty of vendors. Saturdays feature a special story time for children in the grove.
$20-$36; free for ages 6 and younger | rennfest.com
Maryland Seafood Festival
Sept. 11-13, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday | Annapolis
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Maryland Seafood Festival! Celebrate in style at Sandy Point State Park with plenty of seafood from local vendors, a vendor fair and a visit from the World’s Biggest Duck.
$19.95-$259.04; free for ages 12 and younger | mdseafoodfestival.com
Anne Arundel County Fair
Sept. 16-20, 5-10 p.m. Wednesday
9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday
9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday | Crownsville
Look forward to lots of live entertainment, carnival rides and delicious food at this Anne Arundel Country tradition! Children’s Day is Sept. 18 and includes free rides, reduced admission and family-friendly attractions.
$5-$15; free for ages 9 and younger | aacountyfair.org/the-fair
Annapolis RUN for The Light House
Sept. 20, 8-11 a.m. | Annapolis
A 5K run and walk through Quiet Waters Park and the Hillsmere Shores community; proceeds benefit the Light House Homeless Prevention Support Center.
$25-$120 | annapolisrunforthelighthouse.org
Ceramic Lantern FUNdraiser Benefiting Adopt-a-Homeless-Animal Rescue at Chesepiooc Brewing
Sept. 23, 6-8 p.m. | Crofton
Make your own Halloween decorations at this all-ages workshop at Chesepiooc Brewing! All proceeds benefit Adopt-A-Homeless-Animal Rescue.
$44.52-$52 | ceramicfundraiser.eventbrite.com
Kids Pirate Cruise, Arrgh!
Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-noon | Solomons
Set sail for adventure at the Calvert Marine Museum, which has a pirate cruise along the river for children and their families.
$15 | calvertmarinemuseum.com
La Sylphide Storytime at the William Paca Garden Featuring the Ballet Theatre of Maryland
Sept. 27, 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Annapolis
Costumed dancers from the Ballet Theatre of Maryland lead a story time and interactive movement class based on the ballet “La Sylphide” at the William Paca Garden.
$15-$25; free for ages 2 and younger | annapolis.org
