Sultana Downrigging Festival
Nov. 1-2 (first day of festival is Oct. 31)
Chestertown, MD 21620
Historic tall ships descend on Chestertown during this annual festival honoring the area’s maritime history! Don’t miss the opportunity to climb aboard historic ships, enjoy live bluegrass music and learn something new at one of the festival’s many lectures and workshops. All proceeds benefit the Sultana Education Foundation’s mission to promote environmental literacy and education.
$30-$60; free for children ages 12 and younger | downrigging.org
Painting with Nature Art Workshop
Nov. 2, 1-3 p.m. | Muddy Creek Artist Guild
3789 Queen Anne Bridge Road, Davidsonville, MD 21035
Learn to paint and make stamps using natural materials like leaves at this naturalistic art workshop where experience isn’t necessary. Bring plants and natural materials to incorporate!
$35 | muddycreekartistsguild.org/doart-workshops
Kidsteading Class
Nov. 7, 12:30 p.m. | Lake Waterford Park
830 Pasadena Road, Severna Park, MD 21122
Kids can learn to garden, farm and work the land at this unique homeschooling class. It can also meet certain homeschooling science requirements. Parents are welcome to stay and learn!
$25 | shilohcenterfarms.com
Annapolis Jazz and Roots Festival
Nov. 7-9, 14-16
Locations throughout Annapolis
This annual festival, which first started in 2022, celebrates Annapolis’s former status as a cultural hub for jazz and R&B musicians. Enjoy live performances from a variety of local singers and dancers, and even lectures from some visual artists.
Free (some events require paid tickets) | annapolisjazzandrootsfestival.com
Candlelight: Tribute to the Beatles
Nov. 20, 1:30-2:45 p.m. | Maryland Hall
801 Chase St., Annapolis, MD 21401
This stripped-down, relaxed concert is a great way to introduce your kids to the Fab Four or to enjoy Beatles classics in an all-new style by the Listeso String Quartet. It’s suitable for ages 8 and older and features classics like “Eleanor Rigby” and “With a Little Help From My Friends.”
$33 | feverup.com
