St. Michaels ChocolateFest
March 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | St. Michaels, MD
A popular annual event featuring a “Chocolate Crawl,” where you can explore downtown St. Michaels and sample chocolate treats from a variety of local bakeries and chocolatiers; also features kid-friendly activities
Ticket prices TBA | stmichaelsmd.org/chocolatefest
Holi Storytime and Color Walk
March 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Crownsville, MD
Celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi with a story time, a messy color walk and more activities at General Highway Corridor Park.
Free | aacpl.net
Easton’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17, 5:30-7 p.m. | Easton, MD
A St. Patrick’s Day parade through downtown Easton, followed by the popular St. Patrick’s Day Potato Race
Free | discovereaston.com/st-patricks-day
Maryland Day Celebration 2026
March 19-25 | Locations around the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area
The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is hosting a week of events to celebrate Maryland Day, with participating locations including the Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis Maritime Museum, Chesapeake Arts Center and more.
Free | marylandday.org
The 17th Annual Kent County Poetry Festival
March 27-29 | Chestertown, MD
A multi-day poetry festival with workshops and performances around Chestertown. This year’s featured poet is Pulitzer Prize winner Jericho Brown.
Free | kentculture.org/poetryfest
