St. Patrick’s Day Fun
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and there are many opportunities to celebrate around the Chesapeake area, including at the Annapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.
Spring in Full Bloom
The National Cherry Blossom Festival will kick off March 20, with thousands flocking to Washington, D.C. to view the flowers and celebrate special America’s 250th events.
Maryland Day
The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area is celebrating Maryland Day, which honors when European settlers first set foot on Maryland soil. Learn more in our calendar and spring roundup.
Honors for a Local Film Festival
The Annapolis Film Festival, which was named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine in November 2025, is scheduled for March 26 to March 29.
A Rare Froggy Find
Learn about a cool new find from the Calvert Marine Museum, whose biology department has evidence of Eastern spadefoot toad activity in Southern Maryland. These rare toads spend most of their lives underground.
