Looking to go on a date night, moms’ night out or get-together with friends in the Maryland, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area? Check out the following special events that are worth your time — and the effort to get to there! Read ahead for some of the best events happening during the week of April 24-May 1.
24 Friday
Adkins Arboretum Native Plant Nursery Opening Weekend
April 24-26. Plants available in the visitor’s center front parking area. Friday is members-only day. Public days are Sat., 10am-4pm, and Sun., noon-4pm. Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely. 410-634-2847, adkinsarboretum.org/native_plant_resources
Garden Fair & Plant Sale
April 24-25. New, rare and hard-to-find plants, garden supply vendors, food trucks and more. Free. Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat., 9am-4pm. National Arboretum, Washington, D.C. fona.org/gardenfair.
Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show
April 24-26. Sailboat rides, boats for sale and more. $12, children 12 and under free. Fri. and Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. Downtown Annapolis, Annapolis. annapolisboatshows.com/annapolis-spring-sailboat-show
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
April 24-26. Crafts, music and more. Fri and Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $10, Children under 12 free. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium. sugarloafcrafts.com
Pints for Paws: Annapolis Homebrew & Craft Beer Festival
Sample more than 15 beers from the Annapolis homebrew club and nine craft beers from Maryland. Adoptable pets will be available. $25-30. 5:30-9pm. The Meadow at Park Place, Annapolis. annapolisbeerwk.com/events/pints-for-paws
Historic London Town and Gardens: Annual Privateer Party
Food, drink, music and more. $100. 6-9pm. Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater. 410-222-1919, historiclondontown.com
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