Event Bites
First Sunday Arts Festival
Aug. 3, noon
Head over to Inner West Street for a chance to shop around downtown historic Annapolis, listen to live music and grab a bite to eat at a local cafe.
Art and Storytime
Aug. 11, 10:30-11 a.m.
Enjoy some Monday morning fun at the Chesapeake Children’s Museum in Annapolis, where tots can participate in storytime and art with their loved ones.
Movie on the Beach
Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Come on, Barbie, let’s go, Barbie … to the beach! Bring chairs and towels for movie night on North Beach as the iconic blonde doll takes on the real world.
Day Out at the Museum
Aug. 21, 11 a.m. – noon
Take your little one to the Banneker-Douglass Museum in Annapolis for a fun free story time, followed by interactive games, a craft and light snacks.
More Events
Annapolis Crab Feast
Aug. 1, 5-8 p.m.
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
Seafood lovers won’t want to miss this all-you-can-eat crab feast, the world’s largest. Get your fill of Maryland blue crabs, Maryland vegetable crab soup, corn on the cob, beef barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, watermelon, draft beer and soft drinks. Grab dessert at the bake sale.
$35-$95 | annapolisrotary.org
Bubble Fest
Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Chesapeake Children’s Museum | 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
How many ways do you know how to blow and pop a bubble? Find out at this fun-filled morning of bubbly activities for kids and families of all ages.
$8 | theccm.org
National Night Out
Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m.
Kinder Farm Park | 1001 Kinder Farm Park Road, Millersville, MD 21108
Join a family-friendly event in support of community-police relationships. Meet local police officers, touch a truck, play games for prizes, enjoy refreshments and more.
Free | nationalnightouteasterndistrict.org
Southern Maryland Sugar Show
Aug. 9, 3-7 p.m.
Solomons Inn Resort Conference Center | 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons, MD 20688
Don’t miss the sweetest event of the year! The second annual Southern Maryland Sugar Show connects local bakers with the local community. Taste their various confections and cakes as you enjoy live music, balloon animals and more.
$40; free for children ages 10 and younger | sweetpoetrycakery.com
Explorers Story Time
Aug. 12, 10-11 a.m.
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum | 10515 Mackall Road, Saint Leonard, MD 20685
Come on down to the Museum’s visitor center for a morning of stories that transport preschool participants into nature and the past. Explore a new theme every month through crafts, activities and games.
Free | calvertcountymd.gov
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Port Republic School #7 | 3080 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676
Pack a lawn chair and enjoy farm-fresh ice cream at the original restored Port Republic One-Room Schoolhouse. Experience a day of history as well as children’s activities, a display of artifacts and live music. The first serving of ice cream is free!
Free | calvertoneroomschool.org
Naval Academy vs. VMI Football Game
Aug. 30, noon
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
Don’t miss the kickoff of the Navy Football season! Pack the stands as you watch the Naval Academy take on Virginia Military Institute right at home in Annapolis.
$25-$40 | navysports.com
