Weekend Fun in the Chesapeake: Aug. 28-29

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Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the Chesapeake, including a jousting tournament and a day on the creek!

Instrument Petting Zoo with the U.S. Naval Academy Band

Aug. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Pasadena, MD

Kids can get hands-on with all kinds of instruments at this “instrument petting zoo” event at Riviera Beach Library. 

Free | aacpl.net

A jousting knight riding a white horse
(Riku Keto via Pexels)

159th Annual Jousting Tournament and Bazaar

Aug. 29, 10 a.m. | Port Republic, MD

Experience Maryland’s official state sport at this long-running event at Christ Church, where attendees can cheer on their favorite riders and horses, as well as enjoying live music and shopping at a medieval-themed bazaar. 

Free | christchurchcalvert.org/157th-jousting-tournament-and-bazaar

Kids on the Creek

Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Annapolis, MD

Families can explore Spa Creek at Truxtun Park, where they can go on boat rides, meet native animals and learn about ongoing efforts to clean up the creek’s waters.

Free | spacreek.net